Comparison

Chewjitsu 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

Chewjitsu

Access all your training videos in one convenient app. Save favorites, get news updates via push notifications, and enjoy easy access without remembering passwords. Your favorite content is always at your fingertips.

Highlights
  • All videos in one app
  • Push notifications for news
  • Password-free video access
  • Save favorite posts
  • Easy content retrieval
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Inside the Chewjitsu app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Chewjitsu3 screens
The Guide Sites4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chewjitsu at none against The Guide Sites's 17. Chewjitsu also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). The Guide Sites's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). 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. The Guide Sites sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Chewjitsu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Chewjitsu against 5.0 for The Guide Sites. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Guide Sites has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chewjitsu ships an update every 3 weeks, The Guide Sites every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Chewjitsu versus The Guide Sites: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChewjitsuThe Guide Sites
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings110 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNicholas AlbinThe Grapplers Guide LLC

Customer experience

Chewjitsu

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Guide Sites

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

In-app purchases

None

Chewjitsu

No in-app purchases

17 purchases

The Guide Sites

One-time17
  • Training Logs Software Access$25.00
  • Learning Paths Software Access$25.00
  • Game Plan Builder Software Access$25.00
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  • Video Analysis Software Access$25.00
  • Flashcards Software Access$25.00
  • Top Solo Drills$29.99
  • Travel Wrench Basics$39.99
  • Weapons Guide Full Access$57.00
  • No Gi Lasso Guard$59.99
  • 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
  • Combat Business Guide Full Access$1000.00

Questions

Is Chewjitsu free?
Chewjitsu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Guide Sites free?
The Guide Sites is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chewjitsu or The Guide Sites?
Chewjitsu and The Guide Sites are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 10 ratings respectively.
Do Chewjitsu or The Guide Sites have ads?
Neither Chewjitsu nor The Guide Sites shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chewjitsu or The Guide Sites?
Chewjitsu ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Guide Sites every 3 months. Most recently, Chewjitsu was updated on October 10, 2026 and The Guide Sites on October 25, 2026.

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