# Movements Karate — Database of Karate techniques > Digital library and training tool for Shotokan Karate techniques and practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Movements Map Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movements-karate/id1520374219 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Movements Map Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520374221) - Category: Sports, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 541 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-07-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movements-karate/id1520374219/reviews.md ## What is Movements Karate? If you have any interest in Shotokan Karate and want to learn and develop your karate in an innovative and exciting way, this app is for you. Features * Large library of motion captured Shotokan Karate techniques - unlock the entire library with in-app purchase * Exercise tracker; track your practice sessions * Competition scoring app with Kata and Kumite modes * Quiz games to test your Karate knowledge * Meditation audio - meditate to a calming audio session * Change your character, 3D environment and scene props * Augmented reality mode - watch all techniques performed in 'real life' through your camera (subject to device capabilities) Movements Shotokan karate is one of a kind and offers an unparalleled resource for your development now and into the future with with the entire Shotokan Karate syllabus (154 individual animations) from white belt to black belt shown in motion capture, as well as individual techniques (658 individual animations) from every stance from the art. Movements Shotokan Karate brings masters of the art to your phone, tablet or laptop with changeable avatars that you can slow down, pause, rotate and place in a range of different virtual locations as well as in your world with AR.  Search for your chosen technique from the database according to criteria such as stance (foot position and centre of gravity), attack or defence and target. Then see the techniques being performed as a speed relevant to your style of learning and interest. Techniques are described in both English and (anglicised) Japanese to help build and deepen your knowledge of the art. The database currently has a growing number of techniques and has recently expanded to include Katas, in a new library - the syllabus library - In the syllabus library you can choose to view techniques needed to move up the grades in Shotokan Karate and this will be added to regularly. MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION & TERMS Movements Shotokan Karate is free to download and use. Extra features and additional techniques are available if you purchase a monthly subscription. The monthly subscription is auto-renewing and billed monthly. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Daily and Lifetime passes are also available for purchase in the app. For our Privacy Policy, please visit: https://movementskarate.app/privacy For our full terms of use, please visit: https://movementskarate.app/terms ## Key features - Motion-captured Karate technique library - Exercise and practice session tracker - Competition scoring modes (Kata & Kumite) - Karate knowledge quiz games - Augmented reality visualization - Customizable 3D environments and avatars ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Daily Pass | $0.99 | one-time | | Lifetime Pass | $14.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movements-karate/id1520374219/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Handy app but buggy *2025-06-26, version 2025.1* An excellent concept but buggy, example you must restore the purchase each time to get some options back. Slowing down the kata works sometimes and other times does not. No reason why, tried to contact developer with no reply. ### 5/5 — I love this app *2024-12-18* Very useful **Developer response:** Really happy to hear this and thanks for the review! ### 5/5 — Fun game rehhehehe skibidi 😈 *2024-09-28* Yay **Developer response:** Thank you! ### 5/5 — Great work *2023-07-24, version 2023.3* As someone who's fairly new to karate this has helped me so much to learn my katas right and pass my gradings. So helpful ### 5/5 — Brilliant work *2021-07-22, version 2021.16* This app is fantastic! And it has so much potential to grow! Well done! ### 4/5 — This is great!! *2021-06-29, version 2021.14* As a 4th Kyu in Shotokan, this is a really great way to look closely at the body mechanics outside the main dojo environment. Having all the main Kata is brilliant too. Just one suggestion I have for future updates is adding Bunkai for each Kata (I totally understand that it’ll take time to fully implement). On the whole, I love it! ### 5/5 — This is so good! *2020-08-06, version 2020.1.2* Being able to explore a technique from all angles and repeat over and over makes it so much easier to practice. Filtering the techniques is so intuitive. This really has made it possible to practice anywhere, anytime. ### 5/5 — Really useful app! *2020-07-28, version 1.0* Brilliant. Being able to practice the movements at home is a game changer and the AR feature is just incredible! ## Frequently asked questions about Movements Karate ### What is Movements Karate? Movements Karate is a digital resource for learning and practicing Shotokan Karate. It features a large library of motion-captured techniques, practice tracking, competition modes, and AR visualization. ### Does Movements Karate have ads? Yes, Movements Karate contains advertisements. As a free-to-download app, ads are present to support its development and ongoing content updates. ### What Karate styles are covered in Movements Karate? Movements Karate specifically focuses on Shotokan Karate, offering the entire syllabus from white belt to black belt, including 154 individual animations for the syllabus and 658 animations for individual techniques. ### Can I use Movements Karate offline? The description does not specify offline functionality. However, features like AR mode and access to the full technique library may require an internet connection. ### How much does Movements Karate cost? Movements Karate is free to download and use. Additional features and techniques are available through a monthly subscription priced at $2.99, which includes a 7-day free trial. ### What devices are supported by Movements Karate? Movements Karate is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The app is designed for mobile use, with potential for tablet compatibility. ### How often is Movements Karate updated? The app was last updated on February 14, 2026, with version 2026.2. New content, such as Katas in the syllabus library, is added regularly. ### What are the subscription options for Movements Karate? Movements Karate offers a monthly subscription at $2.99, which includes a 7-day free trial. Auto-renewal can be managed in account settings, and daily and lifetime passes are also available for purchase. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2026.4 — 2026-06-03 New Katas! - Ji'in - Meikyo - Nijushiho - Sochin - Unsu ### 2026.3 — 2026-04-01 NEW (NAKAYAMA) KATA: Kanku-sho is an advanced kata meaning 'to look at the sky'; it is the minor counterpart to Kanku-dai. ### 2026.2 — 2026-02-14 NEW (NAKAYAMA) KATA: Gojūshiho-Dai is a high-level competition kata in the Shotokan style, emphasized by Nakayama. Its name literally means ‘54 steps, major,’ and it is performed with larger, more deliberate movements than the Shō (minor) version. ### 2026.1 — 2026-01-28 - NEW Kata - Gojushiho-sho - Improved orbit camera ### 2025.4 — 2025-10-17 - NEW KATA - Chinte (Syllabus library) ## Apps similar to Movements Karate | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Wing Chun Illustrated](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wing-chun-illustrated/id1462400618) | 5.0 (10) | Free | Sports | | [Karate Kings Fight 26](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karate-kings-fight-26/id1447470523) | 4.5 (9,542) | Free | Sports | | [National Karate Schools](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-karate-schools/id1576772435) | 5.0 (13) | Free | Sports | | [Champ Training: Boxing MMA MT](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/champ-training-boxing-mma-mt/id1555007283) | 5.0 (5) | Free | Sports | | [Fighting Films+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-films-plus/id1406851099) | 4.9 (71) | Free | Sports | | [Karate Sensei, Video learning](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karate-sensei-video-learning/id1660443855) | 4.0 (2) | Free | Sports | ## Related topics [ippon karate](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ippon-karate) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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