# Athletes Ocean vs Boutboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Athletes Ocean at 100% against Boutboard's 47%. Athletes Ocean also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Boutboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 57) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 23). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Athletes Ocean holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boutboard has 1.3K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Athletes Ocean's written reviews are positive against 47% of Boutboard's.

Athletes Ocean ships an update every 3 weeks, Boutboard every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Athletes Ocean | Boutboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athletes-ocean/id6498147839/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boutboard/id6660989840/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ocean Athletics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741573155) | [Rokfin, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486139394) |

## What reviewers say

### 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, Step-by-step grappling technique instruction, Weekly updated subscription content, 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 |


### Boutboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boutboard/id6660989840)

Follow wrestling tournaments with real-time updates on matches, brackets, and results. Track favorite wrestlers and teams, scout opponents with stats, and access live streams directly within the app. Designed for wrestling fans to stay connected to all the action.

**Highlights:** Real-time brackets and results, Push notifications, Follow favorite wrestlers and teams, Opponent scouting with stats, Direct links to live streams, Seamless navigation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User friendly interface
- 👍 Easier and friendlier than other software
- 👍 Smooth push notifications
- 👍 Easy to see brackets
- 👍 Awesome team tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alerts disappear too quickly
- 🐛 Difficult to track multiple wrestlers/mats
- 🐛 Round robins are confusing
- 🐛 Fixed mats are better for clarity
- 🐛 Premium pricing is too high

**Reported bugs**

- Alerts disappear when phone is opened
- App crashes frequently
- Bracket not updating
- System went down on multiple occasions
- Feed freezes every 3-5 seconds

**Requested features**

- Send alerts via text message
- Use fixed mats for clarity
- Lower premium pricing
- Allow clicking on wrestler names/schools in brackets
- Show if wrestler is on defense or offense


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Athletes Ocean free?

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

### Is Boutboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Athletes Ocean or Boutboard?

Athletes Ocean is rated higher. Athletes Ocean averages 5.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Boutboard averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Athletes Ocean or Boutboard have ads?

Neither Athletes Ocean nor Boutboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Athletes Ocean or Boutboard?

Athletes Ocean ships an update every 3 weeks, and Boutboard every 2 weeks. Most recently, Athletes Ocean was updated on October 30, 2026 and Boutboard on October 30, 2026.

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