# Grappler App vs Athletes Ocean

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grappler App at none against Athletes Ocean's 57. Grappler App also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). Athletes Ocean's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and ratings volume (22 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Athletes Ocean sells 57 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Grappler App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Athletes Ocean holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Athletes Ocean has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Grappler App ships an update weekly, Athletes Ocean fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grappler App | Athletes Ocean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grappler-app/id6474559056/reviews) | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athletes-ocean/id6498147839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Grappler LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194764694) | [Ocean Athletics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741573155) |

## What reviewers say

### Grappler App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grappler-app/id6474559056)

This app offers wrestling officials and coaches essential tools for managing matches. Features include random draw generation for weight classes, dual meet criteria, rule updates, a timer, and pre-meet checklists.

**Highlights:** Random draw generation (NFHS & NCAA), Dual meet criteria management, Current year rule changes, Match timer, Pre-meet duties checklist

**In-app purchases:** none


### Athletes Ocean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athletes-ocean/id6498147839)

Access exclusive martial arts instruction from top athletes and coaches. Learn wrestling and jiu-jitsu techniques through detailed video courses and community discussions. Stay updated with new content and connect with fellow martial artists.

**Highlights:** Learn from Olympians and World Champions, Detailed technique video courses, Subscription content updated weekly, Community discussions and Q&A, Progress tracking for videos, Connect with instructors and peers

**In-app purchases (57)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zach Maslany Weekly | $4.99 | per month |
| Casey Milliken Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| PJ Broome Grappling Techniques | $7.99 | per month |
| JNo Knows Wrestling | $7.99 | per month |
| Young Guns Wrestling Club | $12.99 | per month |
| Revolution Dojo Subscription | $13.99 | per month |
| Wrestling for Jiu Jitsu | $16.99 | per month |
| Steller Trained | $21.99 | per month |
| Wrestling Tips and Tricks | $22.99 | per month |
| Wrestling for Kids | $24.99 | per month |
| Shot Recovery: Part 1 | Free | one-time |
| Wrestling Handfighting Secrets | Free | one-time |
| Overtie Snaps Mastery | Free | one-time |
| The 5 Takedown Attack Ranges | Free | one-time |
| Counter Wrestling and Attacks | $39.99 | one-time |
| Slide-Bys and Single Legs | $49.99 | one-time |
| Winning the Seatbelt Position | $49.99 | one-time |
| Easy Money Takedowns | $49.99 | one-time |
| Escape Bottom | $49.99 | one-time |
| Cradles from Everywhere | $49.99 | one-time |
| Slide-Bys and Fireman's Carry | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ridge Lovett Leg Riding | $59.99 | one-time |
| Finishing Extended Shots | $59.99 | one-time |
| Scrambling by Ridge Lovett | $59.99 | one-time |
| Overwhelming Offense | $59.99 | one-time |
| Laces and Guts | $59.99 | one-time |
| Bottom Wrestling Fundamentals | $59.99 | one-time |
| Chaining Attacks on Top | $59.99 | one-time |
| Agile Ankle Picks | $59.99 | one-time |
| Over Tie Offense | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unstoppable Bar Arm Series | $59.99 | one-time |
| Quick Shots & Tricky Defense | $59.99 | one-time |
| Machine Gun Mindset | $69.99 | one-time |
| Mesenbrink's Misdirections | $69.99 | one-time |
| Freestyle Wrestling Neutral | $69.99 | one-time |
| Freestyle Wrestling Par Terre | $69.99 | one-time |
| Single Leg Crackdown Series | $69.99 | one-time |
| Shot Defense and Scrambling | $69.99 | one-time |
| Leg Riding Offense | $69.99 | one-time |
| Relentless Attacks | $69.99 | one-time |
| Handfighting + Setups | $69.99 | one-time |
| Pace, Snaps & Front Headlocks | $69.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Handfight + Footwork | $79.99 | one-time |
| Low Risk High Reward Underhook | $79.99 | one-time |
| Machine Gun Tilts | $79.99 | one-time |
| Setups and Attack Entries | $79.99 | one-time |
| Leg Riding Mastery | $89.99 | one-time |
| Collar Tie Mastery | $109.99 | one-time |
| Fundamentals - Level 4 | $119.00 | one-time |
| Front Headlock Blueprint | $119.99 | one-time |
| Youth Wrestling - Neutral | $119.99 | one-time |
| Fundamentals - Level 1 | $119.99 | one-time |
| Fundamentals - Level 2 | $119.99 | one-time |
| Fundamentals - Level 3 | $119.99 | one-time |
| The Wrestling Foundation | $129.99 | one-time |
| Winn Dixies and Scrambling | $139.99 | one-time |
| 12 Week Strength & Endurance | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grappler App free?

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

### Is Athletes Ocean free?

Athletes Ocean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grappler App or Athletes Ocean?

Athletes Ocean is rated higher. Grappler App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Athletes Ocean averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do Grappler App or Athletes Ocean have ads?

Neither Grappler App nor Athletes Ocean shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grappler App or Athletes Ocean?

Grappler App ships an update weekly, and Athletes Ocean fortnightly. Most recently, Grappler App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Athletes Ocean on October 9, 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.*