Comparison

Grapple Flow 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

Grapple Flow

Visualize grappling techniques and transitions across multiple martial arts styles. Explore interactive position maps, watch technique videos, and log your training sessions to track progress and identify patterns. Offers both free exploration and premium features for advanced training.

Highlights
  • Interactive position graph
  • Technique videos (255+)
  • Multi-style support (BJJ, Judo, Wrestling, Sambo, Catch)
  • Pre-built and custom technique chains
  • Training journal and progress tracking
  • Belt and rank tracking
  • Cloud sync across devices
Features
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Grapple Flow is the position map every grappler wishes they had on day one. Every position. Every transition. Every submission. All connected on one interactive graph — across BJJ, Catch Wrestling, Judo, Wrestling, and Sambo. — BUILT FOR HOW GRAPPLERS ACTUALLY THINK — Grappling isn't a list of moves. It's a network. Side control connects to mount connects to north-south connects to back. From every position, there are attacks, escapes, and transitions. Grapple Flow shows you the whole map — and lets you walk it. Tap any position to see: - Every attack you can hit from there - Every escape you can chain - Every transition that links it to the next position - Video for the techniques (255+ wired and growing) - Common counters and your opponent's likely reactions — FIVE STYLES, ONE LANGUAGE — Toggle between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Catch Wrestling, Judo, Wrestling, and Sambo. See how the same position is attacked differently in each style. Cross-train without losing the thread. — PATHS: PRE-BUILT CHAINS + BUILD YOUR OWN — Common Chains: 78 hand-crafted multi-branch sequences across the 8 most-attacked positions (Closed Guard, Half Guard, Mount, Side Control, Back Control, Standing, Spider Guard, X-Guard). Each chain shows the initial attack, the opponent's likely reaction, and your follow-up — with hand, hip, and foot logic spelled out. Custom Paths: build your own sequences from any starting position. Save them, name them, drill them. — TRAINING JOURNAL — Log every roll: partners, submissions landed, submissions given up, what worked, what didn't. Tag partners by username. See your win/loss by opponent. The stats surface patterns you can't see in the moment. — MY GAME + BELT TRACKING — Map your A-game. Mark the positions you live in and the ones you avoid. Track belt promotions and stripes. Set goals. Watch them close. — FREE + PREMIUM — Free: explore the position graph, watch technique videos, browse the glossary. Premium: Paths, My Game, Training Journal, Belt & Rank tracking, cloud sync across devices. 7-day free trial. Founder pricing — first 1,000 monthly subscribers lock in $2.99/mo for life. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.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

Grapple Flow4 screens
Tap Early4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tap Early at weekly against Grapple Flow's every 3 weeks. Grapple Flow's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Grapple Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tap Early sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grapple Flow ships an update every 3 weeks, Tap Early weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Grapple Flow versus Tap Early: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrapple FlowTap Early
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB62 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDavid McKayMelvin Bruhn

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Grapple Flow

Subscriptions2
  • Grapple Flow Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Founding Member$79.99
2 purchases

Tap Early

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

Questions

Is Grapple Flow free?
Grapple Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tap Early free?
Tap Early is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grapple Flow or Tap Early have ads?
Neither Grapple Flow nor Tap Early shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grapple Flow or Tap Early?
Grapple Flow ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tap Early weekly. Most recently, Grapple Flow was updated on October 10, 2026 and Tap Early on September 26, 2026.

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