# Karate vs Judokai

The clearest difference is rating: Judokai at 4.7 against Karate's 4.2. Judokai also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 57%). Karate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Judokai sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Karate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Judokai holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 120 and 191 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Karate's written reviews are positive against 74% of Judokai's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Karate | Judokai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karate-do/id1247495203/reviews) | **[4.7 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/judokai/id1493052354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 120 | **191** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RAIOSOFT International](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200169019) | [Eduardo Costa Producoes Audiovisuais LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492684412) |

## What reviewers say

### Karate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karate-do/id1247495203)

This sports training app provides authentic details to help users memorize and update their karate training. It acts as a virtual master, guiding students through techniques like punches, kicks, and blocks, and detailing each stance.

**Highlights:** Memorize and update training, Virtual master guide, Track techniques (punch, kick, block), Detailed stance descriptions, Demonstrates block and kick performance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Judokai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/judokai/id1493052354)

Master Kodokan Judo techniques with detailed, slow-motion video demonstrations. Access all techniques anytime, anywhere, and download them for offline viewing. Learn from a 6th Dan Judo champion.

**Highlights:** Detailed Kodokan Judo techniques, 240 FPS slow-motion video, Offline video downloads, Learn from a 6th Dan champion, All Judo techniques accessible

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ma-sutemi-waza | $1.99 | one-time |
| Koshi-waza | $2.99 | one-time |
| Osaekomi-waza | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kansetsu-waza | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shime-waza | $3.99 | one-time |
| Yoko-sutemi-waza | $4.99 | one-time |
| Te-waza | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kodokan Goshin Jutsu | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ashi-waza | $6.99 | one-time |
| Judokai | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent video quality and clarity
- 👍 Detailed demonstrations of techniques
- 👍 Great for learning and reference
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 👍 Good for exam preparation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App does not start after updates
- 🐛 Videos not loading or buffering
- 🐛 Low video clarity in some instances
- 🐛 Paid content not unlocking

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent updates
- App does not open after updates
- Videos do not load
- App crashes on older iPhones/OS
- Paid content not unlocking

**Requested features**

- Add new kata forms
- Include Japanese term translations
- Add download all option for videos
- Synchronize favorites across devices
- Add notes and categorization for favorites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Karate free?

Karate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Judokai free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Karate or Judokai?

Judokai is rated higher. Karate averages 4.2 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Judokai averages 4.7 from 191 ratings.

### Do Karate or Judokai have ads?

Neither Karate nor Judokai shows ads.

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