Comparison

GrappleKit vs Tap Early

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

Head to head
About

GrappleKit

Features
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GrappleKit brings everything you need for BJJ training into one place. Free for beginners and experienced grapplers alike. DISCOVER THE BEST BJJ CONTENT Videos from over 20 of the world's top BJJ channels, curated and updated daily. The Discover tab shows the latest from every channel. The Following tab shows only the channels you subscribe to. Find exactly what you want to watch, right when you need it. TRACK YOUR TRAINING Never lose track of a session again. The training journal lets you log every roll, every class, every open mat, with session notes, duration, training partner, and category (Gi, No-Gi, Wrestling, MMA, and more). New: Dictate your session notes after training instead of typing. Just tap the mic and speak. The stats dashboard shows sessions per week, average duration, total training time, and a breakdown by category. See how your training has developed since your very first entry. BUILD YOUR GAMEPLAN Save videos to playlists and build your own personal gameplan. Collect instructionals, technique breakdowns, and match footage by position, submission, or concept. Your gameplan, organized exactly the way you think about your game. SUBMISSION CHALLENGES Push your limits with structured submission challenges. Track your progress and stay motivated on and off the mat. INTERVAL TIMER Custom rounds, rest periods, and warning bells built for BJJ. Runs in the background while you drill. MOBILITY AND STRENGTH A dedicated tab for mobility and strength training channels. Same feed, same playlists, same features, built for your work off the mat. COACH DASHBOARD Teaching classes or running a gym? The Coach Dashboard lets you manage your weekly schedule, lesson plans, trainers, and class notes. Plan your curriculum in advance and keep a complete record of everything you have taught. AT A GLANCE Over 20 curated BJJ and mobility channels, updated daily Discover feed plus personalized Following feed Training journal with voice dictation Stats dashboard with time range filter and category breakdown Custom interval timer with background audio support Playlist management with pin and organize Submission challenges Coach schedule, lesson planner, and trainer management Dark theme designed for the mats Download free. Train smarter. Privacy Policy: https://grapplekit.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tap Early

Features
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Tap Early is your AI-powered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training companion — built by someone who actually trains. Free — everything you need to start - Log sessions (drilling, sparring, open mat, competition) - Build a personal game plan with positions and techniques - Chat with an AI coach that knows your belt, your focus, and your history - Track weekly focus, streaks, and competition prep - Beginner roadmap, technique library, and glossary Tap Early Pro — for serious growth - Unlimited AI coaching conversations - Competition prep with countdown, checklists, and post-comp review - Weight management toward your next tournament - Unlimited techniques and positions in your game plan - Coach's Report — shareable PDF of your training and progress - Video analysis (beta) — upload a roll clip for coach-style feedback About video analysis (beta) Video analysis is an early Pro feature. Results can vary and the AI may miss details or misread positions. Treat feedback as a starting point for reflection — your coach on the mat always comes first. Built for BJJ, not generic fitness Tap Early is designed end-to-end for jiu-jitsu: gi and no-gi, belt-aware coaching, competition workflows, and a game plan that feeds into every conversation. Privacy No ads. No tracking. Your data syncs securely via Supabase in the EU. Delete your account and data anytime. Download Tap Early and train smarter.

Screenshots

GrappleKit4 screens
Tap Early4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GrappleKit at none against Tap Early's 2. Tap Early's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Tap Early sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. GrappleKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GrappleKit ships an update every 6 days, Tap Early weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
GrappleKit versus Tap Early: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrappleKitTap Early
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlowprimo LLCMelvin Bruhn

In-app purchases

None

GrappleKit

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tap Early

Subscriptions2
  • Tap Early Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Tap Early Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is GrappleKit free?
GrappleKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap Early free?
Tap Early is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GrappleKit or Tap Early have ads?
Neither GrappleKit nor Tap Early shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GrappleKit or Tap Early?
GrappleKit ships an update every 6 days, and Tap Early weekly. Most recently, GrappleKit was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tap Early on October 12, 2026.

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