Comparison

Fighting Films+ vs Combat Connected

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

Combat Connected

This platform connects the global combat sports community, including fighters, coaches, and gyms. Build your network, find training partners, discover gyms worldwide, and explore competition opportunities.

Highlights
  • Create combat sports profile
  • Connect with fighters, coaches, and gyms
  • Find training partners locally and worldwide
  • Discover gyms and training opportunities
  • Expand professional network
  • Explore competition opportunities
  • Build industry connections
Features
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Combat Connected is the premier networking platform built exclusively for the global combat sports community. Whether you’re a fighter (boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, jiu-jitsu, MMA, judo, karate), a coach, or a gym owner, Combat Connected helps you build meaningful connections that advance your journey/space. Combat sports are about more than competition. They’re about discipline, growth, opportunity, and community. Until now, there hasn’t been a dedicated platform where the entire combat sports world could come together. Combat Connected changes that. For Fighters Connect with training partners, discover gyms around the world, expand your network, and explore opportunities to compete. Whether you’re preparing for your first amateur bout or competing professionally, Combat Connected helps you stay connected to the people who matter. For Coaches Grow your brand, attract new students, showcase your experience, and connect with athletes seeking expert guidance. Build relationships that help expand your influence within the combat sports community. For Gyms Increase visibility, showcase your facilities and programs, attract new members, and become part of a thriving global network of martial artists and combat sports enthusiasts. Key Features • Create a combat sports profile • Connect with fighters, coaches, and gyms • Find training partners and friends locally and worldwide • Discover gyms and training opportunities • Expand your professional network • Explore competition opportunities • Showcase your experience and achievements • Build meaningful industry connections • Engage with the global combat sports community Whether you’re looking for a place to train while traveling, searching for your next opponent, growing your gym, building your coaching business, or promoting your next event, Combat Connected helps you find the right people at the right time. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fighting Films+3 screens
Combat Connected4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Combat Connected at none against Fighting Films+'s 2. Combat Connected also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Fighting Films+'s advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Combat Connected asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Combat Connected. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fighting Films+ has 71 ratings behind it against 3, 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 Combat Connected's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fighting Films+ ships an update every 3 months, Combat Connected monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fighting Films+ versus Combat Connected: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFighting Films+Combat Connected
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (71 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB135 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFighting FilmsCombat Connected LLC

Customer experience

Fighting Films+

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

Combat Connected

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 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

Combat Connected

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
None

Combat Connected

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fighting Films+ free?
Fighting Films+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Combat Connected free?
Combat Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fighting Films+ or Combat Connected?
Combat Connected is rated higher. Fighting Films+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Combat Connected averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Fighting Films+ or Combat Connected have ads?
Neither Fighting Films+ nor Combat Connected shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fighting Films+ or Combat Connected?
Fighting Films+ ships an update every 3 months, and Combat Connected monthly. Most recently, Fighting Films+ was updated on October 12, 2026 and Combat Connected on September 26, 2026.

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