Comparison

Kata++ vs Nidan Grading Syllabus

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

Head to head
About

Kata++

Track your martial arts practice by logging the number of times you perform each kata and basic technique. Customize your list of techniques and kata to suit your specific style and training needs.

Highlights
  • Log kata and technique repetitions
  • Customizable kata and technique lists
  • Track progress with running totals
  • Based on Karate Do Kyohan
  • Editable basic techniques list
Features
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"You must make 10,000 or more of your favorite kata before you begin to understand its true meaning." -Tsutomu Ohshima, Notes On Training This simple app will help you track your progress in your favorite and required kata by keeping a running total of the number of each kata you've made. You begin by entering the total number of kata you've made so far (or start from zero), and each time you practice you can add the number performed. The list of kata is taken from Gichin Funakoshi's "Karate Do Kyohan", but the kata can be edited for karateka or martial artists from different styles. Also included is an editable list of basic techniques such as kicks and punches to help track progress with those. NB: Kata++ collects anonymous usage data to help us improve the app. This can be disabled from the info screen.

About

Nidan Grading Syllabus

Access over 30 instructional videos covering the complete Nidan Karate syllabus, plus beginner basics from a previous series. Enjoy uninterrupted streaming on larger screens with this comprehensive guide from Tiska Karate.

Highlights
  • Over 30 instructional videos
  • Complete Nidan Syllabus coverage
  • Beginner basics included
  • High-quality video production
  • Improved streaming platform
  • Larger screen compatibility
Features
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From Tiska Karate comes over 30 videos. Beautifully shot with unique perspectives, lead by international Karate expert Gursharan Sahota. This is the 2nd in the app series. It guides you through the complete Nidan Syllabus. Included also are all the basic videos for beginners from the original series one apps. Over 30 hours of video, our new improved streaming platform gives you uninterrupted viewing, and compatibility to play through a larger screen.

Screenshots

Kata++3 screens
Nidan Grading Syllabus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kata++ at Free against Nidan Grading Syllabus's $6.99. Kata++ also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 18 months). Nidan Grading Syllabus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support 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

Kata++ is free to download; Nidan Grading Syllabus costs $6.99 up front. Kata++ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Nidan Grading Syllabus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kata++ ships an update every 6 months, Nidan Grading Syllabus every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kata++ versus Nidan Grading Syllabus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKata++Nidan Grading Syllabus
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimothy WaterhouseGursharan Sahota

Customer experience

Kata++

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%

Nidan Grading Syllabus

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kata++

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Support Developer$0.99
None

Nidan Grading Syllabus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kata++ free?
Kata++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nidan Grading Syllabus free?
Nidan Grading Syllabus costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kata++ or Nidan Grading Syllabus have ads?
Neither Kata++ nor Nidan Grading Syllabus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kata++ or Nidan Grading Syllabus?
Kata++ ships an update every 6 months, and Nidan Grading Syllabus every 18 months. Most recently, Kata++ was updated on October 6, 2026 and Nidan Grading Syllabus on October 14, 2026.

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