Comparison

Nomadic Grappling vs Kaizen Athletic Performance

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

Head to head
About

Nomadic Grappling

Learn to think critically about jiu jitsu with strategies from a top competitor. This platform focuses on understanding the art rather than just copying techniques, helping you train smarter. Access unlimited content across all your devices with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Strategic jiu jitsu learning
  • Mindset and methods from a top competitor
  • Focus on understanding techniques
  • Unlimited content access
  • Cross-device compatibility
  • Monthly auto-renewing subscriptions
Features
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Nomadic Grappling Online was founded on the belief that understanding jiu jitsu starts with learning how to think. Created by ADCC Trials winner and Flograppling’s 2023 Breakout Athlete Jozef Chen, this platform distills the mindset and methods he used to rise through the ranks, not by relying on elite gyms or coaches, but by relentlessly studying the art itself. If you’ve ever felt stuck copying techniques without truly grasping them, this is your invitation to train smarter, not just harder. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Nomadic Grappling offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://nomadicgrapplingonline.com/pages/terms -Privacy Policy: https://nomadicgrapplingonline.com/pages/privacy

About

Kaizen Athletic Performance

This private training app is for clients of a strength & conditioning coach. It provides personalized workout programs, session logging with automatic PR updates, and video form checks. Clients can also track nutrition, habits, and communicate directly with their coach.

Highlights
  • Personalized training programs
  • Gym-friendly session logging
  • Automatic PR and trend tracking
  • Video form checks and feedback
  • Direct coach messaging
  • Macro targets and food logging
  • Habit and progress tracking
Features
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Kaizen Athletic Performance is the private training app for clients of Kameron McVittie — strength & conditioning coach, competitive powerlifter, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and coach based in Michigan. This app is for Kam's coaching clients. If you train with Kam, this is where your coaching happens. If you'd like to train with him, visit kaizen-athletic-performance.com to book a consult. YOUR PROGRAM, BUILT FOR YOU Your training block is written for you and rebuilt as you progress — strength work, conditioning, and accessories with clear targets for every set. Open the app and today's session is ready: weights, reps, and warm-up ramps calculated for you. LOG YOUR TRAINING Fast, gym-friendly session logging. Record your sets, rate your effort, and note how lifts felt. Your rep maxes and PRs update automatically, and your strength trends build themselves over time. FORM CHECKS THAT FIX PROBLEMS EARLY Film your working sets right in the app. Kam reviews your technique and sends feedback — form fixes before they become bad habits or injuries. A DIRECT LINE TO YOUR COACH Message Kam with questions, videos, and updates. Get notified when your program is updated, when he reviews your session, or when he sends you feedback. NUTRITION WITHOUT THE OBSESSION Macro targets set by your coach, simple food logging with barcode scanning, and adherence tracking that keeps the focus on consistency — not perfection. CHECK-INS, HABITS, AND PROGRESS Structured check-ins and daily habits keep you and Kam on the same page. Weigh-ins, habits, and training metrics roll up into a clear picture of where you're headed. BUILT FOR GRAPPLERS AND STRENGTH ATHLETES Kam's clients include jiu-jitsu world champions, professional MMA fighters, powerlifters, and everyday athletes — programming that respects your sport, your schedule, and your recovery. Kaizen Athletic Performance is available to Kameron McVittie's coaching clients by invitation.

Screenshots

Nomadic Grappling3 screens
Kaizen Athletic Performance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kaizen Athletic Performance at none against Nomadic Grappling's 2. Nomadic Grappling's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Nomadic Grappling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Kaizen Athletic Performance asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Nomadic Grappling against 5.0 for Kaizen Athletic Performance. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nomadic Grappling versus Kaizen Athletic Performance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNomadic GrapplingKaizen Athletic Performance
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecond Front Media LtdKameron McVIttie

Customer experience

Nomadic Grappling

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Kaizen Athletic Performance

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nomadic Grappling

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$299.991 Year
None

Kaizen Athletic Performance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nomadic Grappling free?
Nomadic Grappling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kaizen Athletic Performance free?
Kaizen Athletic Performance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nomadic Grappling or Kaizen Athletic Performance?
Nomadic Grappling and Kaizen Athletic Performance are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Nomadic Grappling or Kaizen Athletic Performance have ads?
Neither Nomadic Grappling nor Kaizen Athletic Performance shows ads.

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