Comparison

Karate Sensei, Video learning vs KATAS SHITO

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

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About

Karate Sensei, Video learning

Master Shotokan karate from beginner to black belt with expert-led video lessons. Explore over 60 pieces of content, including Katas, techniques, and coached sessions. Track your progress, test your knowledge with quizzes, and stay motivated with in-app rewards.

Highlights
  • Expert-led video lessons
  • Over 60 pieces of content
  • Kata and technique instruction
  • Coached training sessions
  • Progress tracking
  • Quizzes and challenges
  • Multicam Kata views
Features
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Push the limits of your karate – now completely FREE! From white belt to black belt, speed up your progression with the fundamentals of Shotokan karate! Supervised by certified instructors, train at your own pace with over 60+ pieces of content, including: Kata: Heian Shodan, Heian Nidan, Heian Sandan, Heian Yondan, Heian Godan, Tekki Shodan, Bassai Dai & Kanku Dai Techniques: Blocks, stances, footwork, hand & foot strikes Trainings: Coached sessions to prepare your body and improve key skills Challenges: Push your limits with physical and technical challenges Karate Sensei – Your Pocket Sensei! Designed for karateka of all levels, Karate Sensei guides you anytime, anywhere—at home, in the park, or at the dojo. Why Train with Karate Sensei? 100% Free! No paywalls, no ads—just pure karate. Track Your Progress! View your stats and training milestones. Test Your Knowledge! Fun quizzes to reinforce learning. Real Coaches! Learn with expert-led video lessons. Multicam Katas! Watch from four angles for extra precision. Earn Bajiis! Stay motivated with in-app rewards. Join thousands of karateka already improving their skills—download now and start training for free! Oss! Term of Use & Privacy Policy https://karate-sensei.com/privacy-policy

About

KATAS SHITO

Features
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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. - In 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. THE KATAS IN THIS APPLICATION: 5 katas : Naifanchi Sandan, Nipaipo, Nisei Shi, Sochin, Unsu for the preparation of the 4th DAN black belt. KATAS PERFORMED BY DANIEL CERON: https://www.danielceron.fr

Screenshots

Karate Sensei, Video learning4 screens
KATAS SHITO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Karate Sensei, Video learning at Free against KATAS SHITO's $4.99. Karate Sensei, Video learning also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). KATAS SHITO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On 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

Karate Sensei, Video learning is free to download; KATAS SHITO costs $4.99 up front. Karate Sensei, Video learning sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. KATAS SHITO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Karate Sensei, Video learning ships an update every 2 months, KATAS SHITO every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Karate Sensei, Video learning versus KATAS SHITO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKarate Sensei, Video learningKATAS SHITO
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandre NypelsJEAN-CLAUDE BLOT

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Karate Sensei, Video learning

Subscriptions3
  • 1 month$3.991 Month
  • 6 months$17.996 Months
  • 12 months$29.991 Year
One-time5
  • 250 Tokuns$0.99
  • 500 Tokuns$1.99
  • 1500 Tokuns$2.99
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  • 3000 Tokuns$3.99
  • 5000 Tokuns$5.99
None

KATAS SHITO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Karate Sensei, Video learning free?
Karate Sensei, Video learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KATAS SHITO free?
KATAS SHITO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Karate Sensei, Video learning or KATAS SHITO have ads?
Neither Karate Sensei, Video learning nor KATAS SHITO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Karate Sensei, Video learning or KATAS SHITO?
Karate Sensei, Video learning ships an update every 2 months, and KATAS SHITO every 8 months. Most recently, Karate Sensei, Video learning was updated on November 3, 2026 and KATAS SHITO on November 3, 2026.

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