Comparison

Judokai vs SHITO

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

Head to head
About

Judokai

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
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JUDOKAI — Your Kodokan Judo Reference Study the traditional techniques of Kodokan Judo through detailed, high-quality demonstrations. Explore Kata performed by respected Judo practitioners, study techniques from multiple angles, and keep your entire Judo reference library available wherever you train. EVERY KODOKAN TECHNIQUE Every traditional Kodokan Judo technique is demonstrated by César Nicola, 6th Dan, World Veterans Champion and National Judo Shiai & Kata Champion. Study the complete execution of each technique and replay it whenever you want to examine the movement, positioning and technical details. SEE THE TECHNIQUE FROM MULTIPLE ANGLES Carefully selected camera angles give you different perspectives of each technique, helping you observe the complete movement and focus on the details that matter. EXPLORE JUDO KATA Study dedicated Kata modules performed by respected Judo practitioners. Explore each Kata technique in detail and return to the demonstrations whenever you want to review and refine your understanding. STUDY OFFLINE Every Judo technique and Kata video can be saved for offline playback. Study at the dojo, at home, while traveling, or anywhere without an internet connection. BUILD YOUR PERSONAL REFERENCE • Bookmark techniques for quick access • Save techniques for offline playback • Revisit your favorite techniques whenever you need • Keep your Judo reference with you wherever you train FOR JUDOKAS WHO WANT TO STUDY THE DETAILS Whether you're learning a technique, reviewing what you practiced at the dojo, studying for a grading, working on Kata, or simply looking for a reliable technical reference, JUDOKAI puts traditional Kodokan Judo at your fingertips. JUDOKAI isn't a replacement for the dojo. It's the technical reference you can use alongside your training to watch, review and study Judo techniques in greater detail. Study the technique. Review the details. Strive for perfection.

About

SHITO

Features
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Master MABUNI Kenwa (1889-1952) founder of the Shito-Ryu was first a pupil of Master ITOSU asutsume (1830-1915) living in SHURI at the beginning of its career. He then studied under the direction of Master HIGAONA Kanryo (1852-1915) living in NAHA. The school name of SHITO-RYU finds its origin in the names of the great Masters, by the connection of the two first syllabes constituting their names, -SHI pronounced ITO (in ITOSU), -TO pronounced HIGA (in HIGAONA) KATAS SHITO-RYU 5 5 katas : Kata Shito-Ryu Belt Black 5th DAN FFKDA : - 1. Gojushi-Ho - 2. Suparimpai - 3. Seipai - 4. Matsumura Passai - 5. Rohai This application was designed by Daniel CERON, karate teacher Shito-Ryu 7th dan student of Master Hidetoshi NAKAHASHI, graduate DESCHI UCHI state of Master Mabuni. and developed by Jean-Claude BLOT, 1st DAN SHOTOKAN. We designed it to accompany karatekas for obtaining their different belts. USING THIS APP LETS YOU : - To perfect your Katas. - To implement the Katas with Bunkais. - To view your displacements in space thanks to the arrow directions. - To zoom in at any time on every detail of positions. - To find the name of the position or technique. - To view the complete Kata through a reader.

Screenshots

Judokai4 screens
SHITO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Judokai at Free against SHITO's $4.99. SHITO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On update cadence, 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

Judokai is free to download; SHITO costs $4.99 up front. Judokai sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SHITO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Judokai ships an update every 3 weeks, SHITO monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Judokai versus SHITO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJudokaiSHITO
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (191 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings191 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEduardo Costa Producoes Audiovisuais LDAJEAN-CLAUDE BLOT

Bugs and requests

Judokai

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Seoi-nage and Ippon seoi nage use the same video

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add new kata forms
  • Include Japanese term translations
  • Add download all option for videos
  • Synchronize favorites across devices
  • Add notes and categorization for favorites
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  • Add combinations or more Ne-Waza
  • Add pins, chokes, and locks
  • Allow creation of self-named categories for sorting

SHITO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Judokai

One-time10
  • Ma-sutemi-waza$1.99
  • Koshi-waza$2.99
  • Osaekomi-waza$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Kansetsu-waza$2.99
  • Shime-waza$3.99
  • Yoko-sutemi-waza$4.99
  • Te-waza$4.99
  • Kodokan Goshin Jutsu$4.99
  • Ashi-waza$6.99
  • Judokai$14.99
None

SHITO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Judokai free?
Judokai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SHITO free?
SHITO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Judokai or SHITO have ads?
Neither Judokai nor SHITO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Judokai or SHITO?
Judokai ships an update every 3 weeks, and SHITO monthly. Most recently, Judokai was updated on October 29, 2026 and SHITO on October 25, 2026.

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