Comparison

Spark Kiosk vs AOJ+

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

Head to head
About

Spark Kiosk

This app transforms an iPad into a dedicated attendance management system. It allows students to quickly check in and view important announcements. Instructors can manage rosters, attendance, and student information securely.

Highlights
  • Student check-in
  • Event announcements
  • Light/Dark mode
  • Instructor Mode for management
  • Roster and attendance tracking
  • Guardian notifications
  • Student profile picture uploads
Features
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Elevate your attendance management with the Spark Kiosk app, turning your iPad into a standalone attendance solution. Students breeze through check-ins in seconds, while staying informed with the latest events and announcements displayed between check-ins. Experience Personalized Viewing with Light/Dark Mode Enjoy a sleek, user-friendly interface with Light and Dark modes, offering a personalized experience tailored to any lighting scenario. Effortless Instructor Mode for Management Control Introducing Instructor Mode! Perform all management tasks directly from your kiosk. Activate it securely with a PIN code, granting exclusive access to essential management features. Efficiency at Your Fingertips: Roster and Attendance Management From effortless scheduling in Instructor Mode to comprehensive roster management, handle additions, deletions, and updates seamlessly. Review class attendance at a glance or drill down to individual student records effortlessly. Guardian Notifications for Check-In/Check-Out Ensure safety and peace of mind with our Check-In/Check-Out feature. Keep guardians informed about pick-ups, offering reassurance and timely notifications. Personalize Student Profiles with Picture Uploads Empower students to add a touch of identity by uploading their pictures, creating a personalized experience within the app. -------------------------------------- If you have any feedback or questions, please go to Spark Kiosk > Settings > Feedback

About

AOJ+

Access a vast library of martial arts instructionals, sparring footage, and exclusive interviews. Learn from world-class instructors in an immersive, cinematic experience. Stream anytime, anywhere on your device.

Highlights
  • Thousands of technique instructionals
  • Hours of sparring and drilling footage
  • Exclusive interviews
  • Behind-the-scenes content
  • World-class instructors
  • Cinematic presentation
Features
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The Art of Jiu Jitsu Online Video Platform gives subscribers access to a database of thousands of technique instructionals, hours of sparring & drilling footage, exclusive interviews, behind the scenes content and more. The videos feature world class instructors and athletes and are presented in a cinematic and artistic manner, creating an immersive learning environment for the viewer. Multiple membership options are available and allow the user to stream anytime, anywhere on their device. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Try it for free! Subscribe in the app to get instant access. The Art of Jiu Jitsu offers an auto-renewing subscription that will allow you unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://artofjiujitsu.com/terms-of-use/ -Privacy Policy: https://artofjiujitsu.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spark Kiosk at none against AOJ+'s 10. AOJ+'s advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 67%) and ratings volume (404 vs 34). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. AOJ+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Spark Kiosk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AOJ+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AOJ+ has 404 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Spark Kiosk's written reviews are positive against 88% of AOJ+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spark Kiosk ships an update monthly, AOJ+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spark Kiosk versus AOJ+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpark KioskAOJ+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34 ratings)4.9 (404 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34404 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB63 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSpark Membership LLCMendes Bros, Inc

Customer experience

Spark Kiosk

All ratings34 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

AOJ+

All ratings397 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Spark Kiosk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AOJ+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Search function does not return relevant results
  • App initially shows very few videos, potentially due to server issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Increase variety in fundamentals/curriculum/technique sections
  • Create training modules for progressive learning
  • Add more non-technique videos, such as athlete stories

In-app purchases

None

Spark Kiosk

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

AOJ+

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription$74.993 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription$139.996 Months
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  • 12 Month Subscription3 Days trial$249.991 Year
One-time6
  • Content Tier $49.99$49.99
  • Content Tier $99.99$99.99
  • Content Tier $149.99$149.99
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  • Content Tier $179.99$179.99
  • Content Tier $199.99$199.99
  • Content Tier $219.99$219.99

Questions

Is Spark Kiosk free?
Spark Kiosk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AOJ+ free?
AOJ+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spark Kiosk or AOJ+?
AOJ+ is rated higher. Spark Kiosk averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while AOJ+ averages 4.9 from 404 ratings.
Do Spark Kiosk or AOJ+ have ads?
Neither Spark Kiosk nor AOJ+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spark Kiosk or AOJ+?
Spark Kiosk ships an update monthly, and AOJ+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Spark Kiosk was updated on November 2, 2026 and AOJ+ on November 3, 2026.

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