# Tap Early vs MatNotes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MatNotes at none against Tap Early's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Early sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. MatNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Early | MatNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matnotes-jiu-jitsu/id6789731505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 62 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Melvin Bruhn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883474607) | [Jacob Weaver](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789731507) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Early

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-early/id6763260925)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tap Early Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Tap Early Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### MatNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matnotes-jiu-jitsu/id6789731505)

This app helps martial arts students retain techniques by providing a structured review schedule for short instructional videos. It allows students to ask coaches questions directly from videos and track their progress. Coaches can film techniques once and have them resurface for students on spaced repetition schedules.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition for technique review, Video playback with slow-motion and looping, Timestamped questions for coaches, Private training notes and progress tracking, Searchable technique library for coaches, Academy branding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Early free?

Tap Early is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MatNotes free?

MatNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Tap Early or MatNotes have ads?

Neither Tap Early nor MatNotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Early or MatNotes?

Tap Early ships an update weekly, and MatNotes weekly. Most recently, Tap Early was updated on October 25, 2026 and MatNotes on October 7, 2026.

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