# Gridiron Studs vs NXT 1

The clearest difference is rating: NXT 1 at 5.0 against Gridiron Studs's 4.4. NXT 1 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Gridiron Studs's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gridiron Studs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and NXT 1 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NXT 1 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NXT 1 has 183 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Gridiron Studs's written reviews are positive against 100% of NXT 1's.

Gridiron Studs ships an update every 3 weeks, NXT 1 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gridiron Studs | NXT 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridiron-studs/id1055274903/reviews) | **[5.0 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nxt-1/id6446410344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **183** |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CEW Communications Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055274902) | [NXT1](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677800243) |

## What reviewers say

### Gridiron Studs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridiron-studs/id1055274903)

Connects high school football players with college coaches and fans. Players can build profiles with recruiting information, and fans can support recruits. Coaches can follow potential talent.

**Highlights:** Player profile creation, Recruiting status updates, Fan support features, Coach recruitment tools, News on recruits, Youth player support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### NXT 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nxt-1/id6446410344)

This AI-powered platform enhances athletic exposure, recruiting, and media for athletes, high schools, clubs, and college coaches. It helps athletes showcase talent and connect with coaches, streamlines team management for programs, and provides AI-driven insights for smarter college coach recruiting.

**Highlights:** AI-powered scouting reports, Athlete branding and media creation, Team management for schools/clubs, Direct coach-athlete connections, Professional graphics and film sharing, Personalized recruiting insights

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NXT 1 Sports | $9.99 | per month |
| NXT 1 Sports | $14.99 | per month |
| NXT 1 Sports | $0.99 | one-time |
| NXT 1 Sports | $4.99 | one-time |
| NXT 1 Sports | $9.99 | one-time |
| NXT 1 Sports | $10.99 | one-time |
| NXT 1 Sports | $14.99 | one-time |
| NXT 1 Sports | $24.99 | one-time |
| NXT 1 Sports | $49.99 | one-time |
| NXT 1 Sports | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for recruitment
- 📈 Provides exposure
- 💡 Helpful for getting noticed
- 🚀 Efficient for outreach
- ✨ Creates great graphics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gridiron Studs free?

Gridiron Studs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NXT 1 free?

NXT 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gridiron Studs or NXT 1?

NXT 1 is rated higher. Gridiron Studs averages 4.4 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while NXT 1 averages 5.0 from 183 ratings.

### Do Gridiron Studs or NXT 1 have ads?

Neither Gridiron Studs nor NXT 1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gridiron Studs or NXT 1?

Gridiron Studs ships an update every 3 weeks, and NXT 1 weekly. Most recently, Gridiron Studs was updated on October 15, 2026 and NXT 1 on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*