Comparison

Grapplers Connect vs ACTIVI

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

Head to head
About

Grapplers Connect

Connect with verified combat sports coaches for personalized training sessions. Find experts in disciplines like BJJ, wrestling, MMA, and striking for direct booking, communication, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Find verified coaches by discipline
  • Book personalized training sessions
  • Direct communication with coaches
  • Track training history and progress
  • Secure payments and scheduling
  • Support for BJJ, wrestling, MMA, judo, striking
Features
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Grapplers Connect is the first marketplace built exclusively for combat sports athletes and coaches. Whether you're preparing for your next jiu jitsu tournament, refining your wrestling skills, or leveling up in MMA, Grapplers Connect gives you direct access to verified personal coaches across grappling and striking disciplines. This is where serious athletes find serious coaching. No DMs, no guesswork, no middlemen — just clean booking, direct communication, and personalized sessions that help you improve. From Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to freestyle wrestling, from judo to striking, Grapplers Connect is built for those who take training seriously. Every coach is vetted, and every session is built around your goals. Find verified coaches by discipline. Discover personal coaches in BJJ, MMA, wrestling, judo, submission grappling, and more. Every profile includes real athlete reviews, credentials, and availability. Book one-on-one training sessions. Choose your coach, pick a time, and book instantly. Whether it’s for a private lesson, competition prep, or ongoing mentorship, sessions are tailored to your needs. Message coaches directly. Communicate clearly with your coach before and after your sessions — no outside platforms needed. Track your training history. Stay consistent and accountable. View past sessions, log notes, and track your progress over time. Secure payments and scheduling. Know what you're paying for. Simple, transparent pricing with secure in-app payments and calendar integration. Supported disciplines include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), wrestling (freestyle, Greco-Roman, folkstyle), judo, MMA (mixed martial arts), submission grappling, and striking styles like boxing, Muay Thai, and kickboxing. Whether you're just starting out or preparing for a big match, Grapplers Connect gives you the tools to train with purpose. Skip the social media messages and gym referrals — get connected with verified coaches who match your discipline, goals, and schedule. This is the future of coaching in combat sports — built by and for the grappling community.

About

ACTIVI

This app connects boxing trainers and fighters, facilitating bookings for private sessions, virtual classes, and sparring. It allows trainers to set rates and availability, while fighters can offer video chats and receive sponsorships. The platform handles in-app payments and offers an AI cornerman for personalized training.

Highlights
  • Book boxing sessions and classes
  • Virtual training and video chats
  • Fighter profiles with stats
  • Trainer availability and rates
  • In-app payments and sponsorships
  • AI cornerman for training advice
Features
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Get booked for boxing. Get paid in-app. ACTIVI is the marketplace built for trainers and fighters — private training, virtual sessions, sparring, group classes, and fighter video chats. OWN THE RING. BOXING DESERVES ITS OWN PLATFORM Tale-of-the-tape profiles, weight divisions, fight records, and booking types built for the gym and the corner. FOR TRAINERS Set your rates and weekly availability. Offer in-person or virtual one-on-one sessions and recurring group classes with capacity limits. Send class announcements. Complete sessions and get paid. FOR FIGHTERS Offer sparring. Host paid video chats with fans. Receive sponsorship from fans who want to fund your camp. Share a profile built for boxing — nickname, division, height, reach, style, and record. GET PAID WITHOUT THE CHASE Bookings and sponsorships stay in-app. Identity verification and bank payouts run through Stripe. Earn a verified badge. FOR MEMBERS AND FANS Find trainers, fighters, and gyms on a list or a map. Book a session, join a class, or sponsor a fighter. Message after you book. Follow the upcoming fight schedule. Train between sessions with CORNA — your AI cornerman for personalized training and nutrition regimens. ACTIVI is for users 18 and older. Privacy Policy: https://app.activisports.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://app.activisports.com/terms

Screenshots

Grapplers Connect4 screens
ACTIVI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grapplers Connect at none against ACTIVI's 2. Grapplers Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown). ACTIVI's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. ACTIVI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Grapplers Connect 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 Grapplers Connect against 5.0 for ACTIVI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grapplers Connect ships an update every 12 months, ACTIVI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Grapplers Connect versus ACTIVI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrapplers ConnectACTIVI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB100 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGRAPPLERS CONNECT LLCACTIVI SPORTS, LLC

Customer experience

Grapplers Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ACTIVI

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Grapplers Connect

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ACTIVI

Subscriptions2
  • CORNA+$4.991 Month
  • Pro$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Grapplers Connect free?
Grapplers Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ACTIVI free?
ACTIVI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grapplers Connect or ACTIVI?
Grapplers Connect and ACTIVI are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Grapplers Connect or ACTIVI have ads?
ACTIVI shows ads; Grapplers Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, Grapplers Connect or ACTIVI?
Grapplers Connect ships an update every 12 months, and ACTIVI fortnightly. Most recently, Grapplers Connect was updated on October 19, 2026 and ACTIVI on October 24, 2026.

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