Comparison

Grapplers Connect vs CQS Performance

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

CQS Performance

Features
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CQS Performance digitizes your Close Quarter Survival training. Replace your paper logbook with a powerful app that tracks every drill, round, and personal best across all your weapons. CQS Performance is a subscription-based app. A free 14-day trial is included with full access; after the trial, an active CQS Pro subscription is required to use the app's features. Subscription details: • CQS Pro Monthly — auto-renewing subscription • Length: 1 month • Price: $7.99 USD/month (or local equivalent) - Country dependant. • 14-day free trial for first-time subscribers • Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.cqsperformance.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.cqsperformance.com/privacy Features: Log drills for Baseline, Dynamic & Defensive courses Track personal bests and Survival Index score Manage your armory — weapons, setups & ammo inventory Detailed analytics with performance charts 7-tier ranking system from Novice to Master Capability radar across 6 skill axes Par timer with random delay and split times Apex Selfie — overlay your stats on range photos Works fully offline — syncs when connected

Screenshots

Grapplers Connect4 screens
CQS Performance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grapplers Connect at none against CQS Performance's 2. CQS Performance's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CQS Performance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Grapplers Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grapplers Connect ships an update every 12 months, CQS Performance every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Grapplers Connect versus CQS Performance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrapplers ConnectCQS Performance
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB47 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGRAPPLERS CONNECT LLCCQS Performance

In-app purchases

None

Grapplers Connect

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CQS Performance

Subscriptions2
  • CQS Pro Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • CQS Pro Annual14 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Grapplers Connect free?
Grapplers Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CQS Performance free?
CQS Performance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grapplers Connect or CQS Performance have ads?
Neither Grapplers Connect nor CQS Performance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grapplers Connect or CQS Performance?
Grapplers Connect ships an update every 12 months, and CQS Performance every 2 weeks. Most recently, Grapplers Connect was updated on October 2, 2026 and CQS Performance on October 2, 2026.

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