Comparison

Fighting Films+ vs The Guide Sites

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

Head to head
About

Fighting Films+

Access a vast library of judo training videos from world-class athletes anytime, anywhere. Stream or download content for offline viewing and receive exclusive discounts on merchandise. Improve your judo skills with expert coaching at your fingertips.

Highlights
  • Expert judo coaching
  • Unlimited streaming archive
  • Exclusive new content
  • Offline video viewing
  • 20% store discount for subscribers
Features
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Fighting Films+ makes it easy to improve your judo with coaching from the world’s top judoka. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Whether you’re home, on the road, or can't make it to the dojo, you’ve got access to Olympic and World Champion’s at your fingertips on any device. UNLIMITED STREAMING Get access to the entire Fighting Films archive library spanning 30 years and watch exclusive and brand new content – over 1,500 videos and growing! OFFLINE VIEWING Download videos to your device to watch later. EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS As an annual subscriber to Fighting Films+ you’ll be entitled to a 20% discount in the Fighting Films store! To access all features and content you can subscribe to Fighting Films+ on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary be region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.fightingfilms.plus/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.fightingfilms.plus/privacy

About

The Guide Sites

Access expert-led training across martial arts, combat sports, and business management. Utilize advanced learning tools like video analysis and progress tracking to build skills and stay motivated. Join a free community to connect with practitioners and share knowledge.

Highlights
  • Expert-led courses
  • Video analysis tools
  • Training journal
  • Progress tracking
  • Community forums
  • XP and achievements
Features
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Guide Sites: Your Complete Training & Learning Network Access world-class instruction across multiple specialized platforms, all in one app. Guide Sites connects you to expert-led courses spanning every corner of training and development. Stream high-quality video lessons, track your progress, and build real skills on your schedule. CURRENT GUIDES Grapplers Guide: Jiu Jitsu, No Gi Grappling, Judo, Sambo, and more. Your complete resource for grappling arts with thousands of techniques, drills, and concepts from world-class instructors. Strikers Guide: Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA, Combat Sambo, Karate, and more. Master the art of striking from fundamentals to advanced combinations. Weapons Guide: Kali, Escrima, HEMA, Fencing, and more. Dive into weapons-based martial arts from traditional to modern techniques. Combat Business Guide: Running an Academy, Social Media, YouTube, and more. Everything you need to build and grow a successful martial arts academy. More guides coming soon. LEARNING TOOLS A built-in suite of tools designed to help you learn faster and retain more: Video Analysis: Break down your own footage or study instructionals with frame-by-frame annotation, slow-motion scrubbing, and keyboard shortcuts. Training Journal: Log every session, track habits, and build streaks to stay accountable and consistent. Game Plans: Build custom strategies by linking techniques into sequenced battle plans you can review before training. Flowcharts: Map out decision trees and interactive pathways to visualize your game and identify gaps. Flashcards: Memorize key concepts with spaced-repetition study sessions drawn from course material. LEARN ANYWHERE Browse and watch courses from top instructors across the entire network. Pick up where you left off with seamless cross-device progress syncing. Whether you have 10 minutes or an hour, there's always a lesson ready. JOIN THE COMMUNITY FREE The discussion communities are open to everyone. Ask questions, share insights, and connect with dedicated practitioners across every discipline at no cost. Learn from the collective knowledge of the network and grow alongside others on the same journey. STAY ORGANIZED Bookmark important lessons, take notes directly in the app, and see everything at a glance on your personalized Hub Dashboard. Your learning history, stats, and saved content are always within reach. EARN XP & ACHIEVEMENTS Stay motivated as you level up. Earn XP points for engaging with content, completing lessons, and staying consistent. Unlock achievements that reflect your dedication and mark milestones on your journey. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Watch your skill development come to life with built-in progression tracking. See how far you've come and what's next as you evolve across every discipline. Whether you're a beginner finding your footing or an expert sharpening your edge, Guide Sites gives you the tools, structure, and community to evolve your training. Some features require an active membership. Community discussions are free for all users. In-app purchases and subscriptions are managed through your App Store account.

Screenshots

Fighting Films+3 screens
The Guide Sites4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: The Guide Sites at free with in-app purchases against Fighting Films+'s subscription. Fighting Films+'s advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 12). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Fighting Films+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and The Guide Sites sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Fighting Films+ against 5.0 for The Guide Sites. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fighting Films+ has 72 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Fighting Films+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of The Guide Sites's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fighting Films+ versus The Guide Sites: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFighting Films+The Guide Sites
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (72 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFighting FilmsThe Grapplers Guide LLC

Customer experience

Fighting Films+

All ratings71 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.3%

The Guide Sites

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Fighting Films+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Video player needs auto-play
  • Video player requires manual chapter progression

Requested features

4 requests
  • More competition analysis
  • More trend analysis
  • Subtitles for interviews
  • Mirror mode for practice

The Guide Sites

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fighting Films+

Subscriptions2
  • Superstar Judo Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Superstar Judo Yearly$69.991 Year
10 purchases

The Guide Sites

One-time10
  • Top Solo Drills$29.99
  • Travel Wrench Basics$39.99
  • No Gi Lasso Guard$59.99
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  • John Wayne / Knee Lever Sweep$59.99
  • Transitional Escapes$79.99
  • Transitional Pass Prevention$79.99
  • Full Learning Tools Lifetime Access$97.00
  • Single Leg Takedown Series$97.99
  • Strikers Guide Full Access$146.99
  • Grapplers Guide Full Access$299.00

Questions

Is Fighting Films+ free?
Fighting Films+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Guide Sites free?
The Guide Sites is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fighting Films+ or The Guide Sites?
The Guide Sites is rated higher. Fighting Films+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while The Guide Sites averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Fighting Films+ or The Guide Sites have ads?
Neither Fighting Films+ nor The Guide Sites shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fighting Films+ or The Guide Sites?
Fighting Films+ ships an update every 3 months, and The Guide Sites every 3 months. Most recently, Fighting Films+ was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Guide Sites on November 5, 2026.

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