Comparison

Skill Tree vs Grappling AI

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

Head to head
About

Skill Tree

Visualize and strategize your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game with a custom mind map. Organize skills, highlight areas for focused training, and attach videos to moves. Progress faster by clearly mapping out your martial arts journey.

Highlights
  • Customizable mind map visualization
  • Color-coded skill categorization
  • Highlighting skills for deliberate training
  • Video attachment for moves
  • Progress tracking for BJJ game
Features
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Skill Tree is your custom mind map for your BJJ game. Visualize your game with branches and color-coded skills. Strategize and progress quicker by highlighting skills for deliberate training. Simple to use in whatever way is best for you. No need to write out complex verbal descriptions of moves — just add a video (YouTube, Instagram, or Personal Gallery). SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Unlock premium features and enjoy the full app experience with our subscription. • Monthly Subscription – $1.99 per month (1 Month) • Yearly Subscription – $15.00 per year (1 Year) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://www.skilltreebjj.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.skilltreebjj.com/privacy

About

Grappling AI

This app uses AI to analyze your grappling rolls from video, providing detailed feedback on techniques and progress. It also offers a chat coach for strategy, competition countdowns, nutrition plans, and a technique library.

Highlights
  • AI video analysis of rolls
  • Frame-by-frame technique feedback
  • AI chat coach for strategy
  • Competition countdown and tapering schedule
  • Personalized nutrition and weight management
  • Training log with RPE tracking
  • Technique library with progress tracking
Features
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Level up your ground game with AI. Professor Leo analyzes your rolls on video and tracks your progress from white belt to black belt. AI VIDEO ANALYSIS Film your training or import footage. Professor Leo scores each technique from 0 to 100 with frame-by-frame feedback on hip angle, weight distribution, grip placement, and transitions. Track your best scores over time. AI CHAT COACH Ask Professor Leo anything about guard passing, submissions, positional strategy, or gi and no-gi adjustments. He knows your belt level and factors in your competition timeline. Every answer factors in your training history, weight class, and upcoming competitions. COMPETITION COUNTDOWN Add your next tournament and get a tapering schedule. Training load adjusts automatically as competition day approaches. Track your match results: wins, losses, and submission types. NUTRITION & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Meal plans calibrated to your weight class and training volume. Macros tracked daily. Structured weight cut protocols, not crash dieting. TRAINING LOG Every session recorded: drilling, positional sparring, open rolls, and conditioning. Rate each session with RPE so the AI understands your fatigue. Professor Leo reads your log before giving advice. TECHNIQUE LIBRARY Browse sweeps, passes, submissions, and escapes by position. Track your progress toward competition readiness and belt progression. DASHBOARD SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION This app requires a paid plan to use. Grappling Pro provides full access to AI coaching, video analysis, personalized nutrition, and all premium features. Three paid plans are available: • Weekly subscription • Yearly subscription • Lifetime access (one-time purchase) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Lifetime access is charged once and does not renew. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. --- Privacy Policy: https://www.dovedstudio.com/apps/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.dovedstudio.com/apps/terms Support: support@dovedstudio.com

Screenshots

Skill Tree4 screens
Grappling AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Grappling AI at free with in-app purchases against Skill Tree's subscription. Grappling AI also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Skill Tree's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. Skill Tree sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Grappling AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Skill Tree against 5.0 for Grappling AI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skill Tree ships an update every 6 weeks, Grappling AI every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Skill Tree versus Grappling AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkill TreeGrappling AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeffrey BylesDavid Pavlovschii

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Skill Tree

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$14.991 Year
5 purchases

Grappling AI

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Offer$29.991 Year
  • 3 Months$29.993 Months
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  • Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$119.99

Questions

Is Skill Tree free?
Skill Tree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grappling AI free?
Grappling AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skill Tree or Grappling AI?
Skill Tree and Grappling AI are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Skill Tree or Grappling AI have ads?
Grappling AI shows ads; Skill Tree does not.
Which is updated more often, Skill Tree or Grappling AI?
Skill Tree ships an update every 6 weeks, and Grappling AI every 4 days. Most recently, Skill Tree was updated on October 11, 2026 and Grappling AI on October 25, 2026.

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