Comparison

Judo AI vs GrapplingU

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Judo AI

This AI-powered training app helps judoka organize their practice, techniques, and progress data. It provides personalized coaching, video analysis, and training plans to optimize your judo development. Track your growth and build your own combination systems.

Highlights
  • 24/7 AI coaching for technique and match preparation
  • AI video analysis to identify improvement points
  • Personalized daily training plans
  • Combination flowchart builder
  • Technique dictionary with over 100 judo techniques
  • Progress data visualization
Features
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【Master Judo with AI】 Judo AI is an AI training app for judoka that organizes your practice, techniques, videos, and progress data in one place. From training reflection and video analysis to today’s plan, combination flowcharts, favorite techniques, and techniques you want to improve, Judo AI helps turn everyday training from “just working hard” into knowing what to focus on next. 【Built in Japan, Used in 50+ Countries】 Judo AI was created by a former competitive judoka who placed 9th nationally at the U15 level in Japan, inspired by the wish to analyze judo more logically. Record practice, review videos, organize techniques, and clarify what to work on next. Judo AI is your AI partner for building your judo step by step, without relying only on instinct. 【3 Reasons Judoka Choose Judo AI】 1. An AI Coach Available 24/7 From technique improvement and training reflection to match preparation, your personal AI coach supports your judo growth anytime. 2. Keep Videos, Techniques, and Training in One Place Manage randori, uchikomi, match videos, favorite techniques, improvement techniques, combinations, and training notes together. Turn scattered reflections into clear next steps. 3. See What to Train Next Based on your training logs and current challenges, Judo AI suggests what to work on today, helping you train with purpose. 【Main Features: Everything You Need to Improve Your Judo】 ▼ 24/7 Personal AI Coach: AI Coaching Ask about judo anytime. Get support for technique improvement, training reflection, match preparation, and practice direction. ▼ Find Improvement Points from Video: AI Video Analysis Review randori, uchikomi, and match videos, then organize improvement points such as form, timing, kuzushi, entries, and transitions. ▼ Know What to Train Today: AI Training Plans Get training suggestions based on your goals, favorite techniques, improvement techniques, and training logs. ▼ Build Your Own Combinations: Combination Flowchart Builder Visualize your own combination system, from tachi-waza to ne-waza, kuzushi to throws, and failed attacks to follow-ups. ▼ Organize Favorite and Improvement Techniques: My Technique List Manage favorite techniques, improvement techniques, and techniques you are practicing. Add notes and progress levels to see what to focus on next. ▼ Visualize Growth with Data: Progress Data Record training volume, technique progress, body weight, and condition. Make your growth visible over time. ▼ Search Techniques and Deepen Understanding: Technique Dictionary Explore explanations and reference videos for over 100 judo techniques, including throws, groundwork, grip fighting, and combinations. ▼ Save What You Notice in Practice: Digital Judo Notebook Record training notes, coach advice, match reflections, and ideas you want to remember. 【Recommended For】 ・Get stronger at judo ・Record training and visualize progress ・Analyze randori or match videos ・Organize favorite and improvement techniques ・Build your own combination system ・Prepare better for competition ・Keep a judo notebook more consistently ・Use AI to learn judo more efficiently 【Record. Review. Improve.】 Record, review, and improve your daily practice. Understand your judo more logically and deeply. For your best performance on the tatami. With Judo AI, move toward your next ippon. 【Subscription Information】 Judo AI uses paid memberships to keep AI analysis and personalized features smooth and improving (yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial). Plans: ・Yearly Plan: 7-day free trial, auto-renewing ・Monthly Plan: auto-renewing Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled from your Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://myjudoapp.com/notes/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://myjudoapp.com/notes/terms Support: myjudo@googlegroups.com

About

GrapplingU

Features
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GrapplingU is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaching platform built for students and coaches. FOR STUDENTS: - Track your training sessions, rolls, and games - Get personalized feedback synthesized from world-class instructors - Follow structured curriculum paths (Mount, Armbar, Side Control, Back Control & more) - Watch curated technique videos from John Danaher, Gordon Ryan, and more - Chat with an assistant that knows your training history - Track XP, streaks, and skill progression across BJJ systems FOR COACHES: - See every student's strengths, struggles, and progress at a glance - Manage your gym's class schedule - Assign games and drills to classes - Generate daily and weekly session summaries automatically - Assign weekly focus areas to individual students - Message students directly Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.grapplingu.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.grapplingu.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

Judo AI and GrapplingU are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Judo AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and GrapplingU sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Judo AI ships an update every 5 days, GrapplingU every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Judo AI versus GrapplingU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJudo AIGrapplingU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB40 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperKenta HataMARK DENYS YOUNGSON

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Judo AI

Subscriptions5
  • Judo AI Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Judo AI Pro Weekly$12.997 Days
  • Judo AI Pro Annual Offer1 Year trial$69.991 Year
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  • Judo AI Pro Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Judo AI Pro Yearly$79.991 Year
2 purchases

GrapplingU

Subscriptions2
  • Student Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Student Pro Annual$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Judo AI free?
Judo AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GrapplingU free?
GrapplingU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Judo AI or GrapplingU have ads?
Neither Judo AI nor GrapplingU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Judo AI or GrapplingU?
Judo AI ships an update every 5 days, and GrapplingU every 4 days. Most recently, Judo AI was updated on October 25, 2026 and GrapplingU on October 25, 2026.

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