Comparison

RealSkill vs Catalyst Training

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

Head to head
About

RealSkill

This sports training app offers a comprehensive checklist system for basketball players of all levels. It provides detailed video and audio tutorials, personalized training plans, and progress tracking to help users improve their skills independently.

Highlights
  • Checklist training system
  • New training assignments monthly
  • Detailed video/audio tutorials
  • Personalized skill level customization
  • Progress tracking and notes
  • No partner required
Features
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This world-renowned Checklist Training System utilizes the exact system that Micah Lancaster and I’m Possible Training has used and proven successful for young players to NBA All-Stars. RealSkill includes New Skills, updated regularly, the Drillmat System, All-Around RealSkill, RealFootwork, RealShooter, Real Finishing, RealMovement, RealHandles, I’m Possible Kids, RealLive Workouts, and more programs using training tools found inside Shop Essentials. NEW TRAINING ASSIGNMENTS EVERY MONTH Come back weekly to find new training items added for you to experience within the New Skills section of the app. NO PARTNER? NO PROBLEM. With the training checklist system, Micah literally is your training partner and coach. He's designed every single assignment in his checklist to give you truly world-class training, all on your own. The I’m Possible mission has always been to equip players around the world to train by themselves at a world-class level! YOUR TRAINING, YOUR SCHEDULE Only have 10-20 minutes to train? Just complete one checklist item. Have more time available? Simply check as many training items off your list as you can, all on your schedule. Micah Lancaster’s RealSkill checklist approach takes all the guesswork and pressure off, allowing you to simply focus on your training progress. ELITE TRAINING, CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR SKILL LEVEL Every year, Micah successfully trains every skill level, from the youngest players to best of the best in the NBA. No matter your age, skill level, or what your current game looks like, the RealSkill approach is fully customized to meet all of your personal training needs, delivering game-ready results today. HIGHLY DETAILED VIDEO & AUDIO TUTORIALS Throughout every tutorial in each training checklist, Micah teaches you each of his methods with the incredible detail he's known for around the world. You'll understand exactly how to perform and improve each training method, and why each item on the checklist is going to change your game! TRACK YOUR PROGRESS, TAKE NOTES, SET REMINDERS From Micah's most basic training methods to his most advanced, all are essential. Each checklist items allows you to track your training progress, take detailed notes, and set personal reminders using tabs like "Favorites", "Needs Work", and more. Micah has made it easier than ever to come back and master every game-changing skill as often as you want, putting the checklist process completely in your control. Terms of use -> https://hq.possibletraining.com/terms-conditions2/ Privacy policy -> https://hq.possibletraining.com/privacy2/

About

Catalyst Training

Book personalized basketball training sessions with professional coaches. Access exclusive skill breakdowns and drill videos. Coaches can join a community for exclusive content and discussion.

Highlights
  • Book in-person training sessions
  • Exclusive skill breakdown videos
  • Drill work library
  • Coaching content for trainers
  • Community forums for coaches
Features
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BOOK WORKOUTS: Players are able to book in-person workouts with Catalyst trainers. You can book sessions one at a time or become a member and receive discounted access to our training sessions! VIDEO BREAKDOWNS: Access to exclusive skill breakdowns and drill work that you won't be able to find anywhere else! FOR COACHES: Access to exclusive coaching content, message boards and so much more! Come check it out and join our Catalyst Community!

Screenshots

RealSkill4 screens
Catalyst Training3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Catalyst Training at 5.0 against RealSkill's 4.3. RealSkill's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (27 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. RealSkill sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month and Catalyst Training sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Catalyst Training holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RealSkill has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RealSkill ships an update every 6 days, Catalyst Training fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RealSkill versus Catalyst Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealSkillCatalyst Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (27 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB444 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMicah LancasterReid Ouse

Customer experience

RealSkill

All ratings27 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

Catalyst Training

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

RealSkill

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly RealSkill Subscription$49.991 Month
  • I'm Possible Kids Module$98.996 Months
  • All around yearly subscription$199.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • Finishing Checklist Module$199.991 Year
  • Footwork Checklist Module$199.991 Year
  • I'm Possible Live Module$199.991 Year
  • Shooting Checklist Module$199.991 Year
One-time5
  • RipLight Essentials$19.99
  • RealShooter Challenge$34.99
  • In Season Essential$99.99
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  • RealFootwork Training 1$199.99
  • Buy RealHandles Checklist$199.99
12 purchases

Catalyst Training

One-time12
  • Incorporate Passing Into Yo...$9.00
  • Ball Screen Handbook$29.00
  • Finishing Progressions Vol. 1$59.00
Show 9 more
  • 10k Shot Club$74.00
  • Coaching 101$79.00
  • The Levels Program - Player$99.00
  • Online Training - Camp Access$99.00
  • Complete Finishing Package$149.00
  • The Levels Program - Coach ...$199.00
  • The Levels Program - Coaches$199.00
  • All Access For Coaches$299.00
  • All-Access Youth$299.00

Questions

Is RealSkill free?
RealSkill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Catalyst Training free?
Catalyst Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RealSkill or Catalyst Training?
Catalyst Training is rated higher. RealSkill averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Catalyst Training averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do RealSkill or Catalyst Training have ads?
Neither RealSkill nor Catalyst Training shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RealSkill or Catalyst Training?
RealSkill ships an update every 6 days, and Catalyst Training fortnightly. Most recently, RealSkill was updated on September 10, 2026 and Catalyst Training on June 5, 2026.

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