Kata++ vs Karate Sensei, Video learning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Log kata and technique repetitions
- Customizable kata and technique lists
- Track progress with running totals
- Based on Karate Do Kyohan
- Editable basic techniques list
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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.
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.
- Expert-led video lessons
- Over 60 pieces of content
- Kata and technique instruction
- Coached training sessions
- Progress tracking
- Quizzes and challenges
- Multicam Kata views
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kata++ at 5.0 against Karate Sensei, Video learning's 4.0. Kata++ also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). Karate Sensei, Video learning's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 69%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Kata++ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Karate Sensei, Video learning sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kata++ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Kata++'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Karate Sensei, Video learning's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Kata++ ships an update every 6 months, Karate Sensei, Video learning every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kata++ | Karate Sensei, Video learning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Timothy Waterhouse | Alexandre Nypels |
Customer experience
Kata++
Karate Sensei, Video learning
In-app purchases
Kata++
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Support Developer$0.99
Karate Sensei, Video learning
- 1 month$3.991 Month
- 6 months$17.996 Months
- 12 months$29.991 Year
- 250 Tokuns$0.99
- 500 Tokuns$1.99
- 1500 Tokuns$2.99
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- 3000 Tokuns$3.99
- 5000 Tokuns$5.99
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