# VictoryRoad+ vs Inside The Grind

The clearest difference is monetization model: Inside The Grind at free with in-app purchases against VictoryRoad+'s subscription. Inside The Grind also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VictoryRoad+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Inside The Grind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VictoryRoad+ against 5.0 for Inside The Grind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

VictoryRoad+ ships an update monthly, Inside The Grind every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VictoryRoad+ | Inside The Grind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/victoryroad-plus/id6753873799/reviews) | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inside-the-grind/id6780927596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 63 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Victory Road Plus, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845363606) | [Christopher Barrett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816639701) |

## What reviewers say

### VictoryRoad+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/victoryroad-plus/id6753873799)

Access exclusive sports documentaries, series, and special events from top athletes and filmmakers. Enjoy athlete-first, creator-led content with new releases and curated collections across various sports. Connect directly with creators and support new projects through a transparent membership.

**Highlights:** Exclusive original sports content, Athlete-first, creator-led filmmaking, New releases and curated collections, Live sessions and Q&As, Cross-device 'Continue Watching', Notifications for new content

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| APPS - All-Access Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| APPS - All-Access Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


### Inside The Grind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inside-the-grind/id6780927596)

This platform allows athletes to document their journey through daily journals, photos, and videos, and to monetize their content directly through fan subscriptions and live streams. It's designed to be NIL compliant, enabling athletes to earn from their personal brand.

**Highlights:** Daily journal entries (text, photo, video), Subscriber-only live streaming, 80% athlete revenue share, Free and subscriber content control, NIL compliant for college athletes, Fan subscriptions with cancellation, Athlete discovery by sport and school

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Plan | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VictoryRoad+ free?

VictoryRoad+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Inside The Grind free?

Inside The Grind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VictoryRoad+ or Inside The Grind?

VictoryRoad+ and Inside The Grind are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 9 ratings respectively.

### Do VictoryRoad+ or Inside The Grind have ads?

Neither VictoryRoad+ nor Inside The Grind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VictoryRoad+ or Inside The Grind?

VictoryRoad+ ships an update monthly, and Inside The Grind every 2 weeks. Most recently, VictoryRoad+ was updated on October 4, 2026 and Inside The Grind on October 15, 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.*