Comparison

Aikido Techniques vs FlowRoll

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

Head to head
About

Aikido Techniques

Learn a variety of Aikido techniques and terms with this app. It offers step-by-step photographic explanations and a searchable glossary. Access detailed information and share techniques with friends.

Highlights
  • Extensive technique database
  • Step-by-step photographic guides
  • Searchable glossary of terms
  • Informative Wikipedia integration
  • Technique of the day feature
  • Favorites list
  • Social sharing
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This free app comes with about 20 techniques and 50 terms. For a limited time there is a special openings sale for the upgrade to 200 techniques and 500 terms! Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art created by Morihei Ueshiba (O-Sensei) in the early 20th century. As the physical practice of philosophical principles developed by O-Sensei, Aikido strives for the ultimate goal of peaceful resolution rather than defeat. Composed of three Japanese characters: Ai, meaning harmony; Ki, spirit or energy; and Do, the path or the way, the word Aikido thus signifies the "Way of Unifying Life Energy". In this regard, O-Sensei created a martial art in which the preservation of one’s attacker is equally important as one’s own self defense. Aikido Techniques is an app that offers a wide range of techniques, vocabulary and info for the beginning, intermediate and advanced aikido practitioner. Aikido Techniques is available for iPhone, iPad and iPod and offers close to 200 techniques through a searchable and categorized database. Every single techniques is explained step by step through high resolution, full color photography. The app contains a glossary containing close to 500 vocabulary words, searchable and cross-connected. The info pages in the app are a portal to beautiful styled wikipedia pages, bringing you in contact with the full extent of knowledge about aikido. You are offered a technique of the day through the homepage and you can create your own favorites list. You can also share all techniques outside of the app with your friends on Facebook. You can read more about the app on http://app.aikido3b.nl/

About

FlowRoll

Track your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu progress with this app. Log training sessions, build a personal technique library, and analyze your performance with insightful charts. Connect with a global community of grapplers and refine your skills.

Highlights
  • Technique library with categorization
  • Detailed training session logging
  • Community features and leaderboards
  • Visual analytics and progress charts
  • Advanced search and filtering
  • Offline-first design
  • Gi and no-gi training support
Features
Currently charting
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Master your Jiu Jitsu journey with FlowRoll, the essential training companion designed by practitioners, for practitioners. Whether you're a white belt taking your first steps or a seasoned black belt refining your game, FlowRoll helps you track, analyze, and improve your Jiu Jitsu. Track Your Technique Library Build your personal database of BJJ techniques with our intuitive categorization system. Organize moves by type (Submission, Sweep, Pass, Escape etc) and smart custom tags. Add detailed notes and links to create a comprehensive library that grows with your journey. (20 Max, paid Pro version required for unlimited techniques) Log Training Sessions Record every roll with detailed session tracking. Note whether you trained gi or no-gi, count your submissions, rate your satisfaction and link the techniques you worked on. Track your progress over time and identify patterns in your training. Join a global community of grapplers on your journey. Share your training sessions to inspire others and see what fellow practitioners are working on. Follow training partners, comment on their progress, and celebrate each other's achievements. Climb the leaderboards and see how your dedication stacks up. Whether you train at a small local gym or a world-renowned academy, FlowRoll connects you with the wider BJJ community. Powerful Analytics Visualize your BJJ development with insightful charts and statistics. Overview your submissions, see which techniques you're drilling most, track your training frequency, monitor satisfaction trends, and identify gaps in your game. Our analytics help you make data-driven decisions about your training focus. (Full analytics requires paid Pro version) Smart Filtering & Search Quickly find any technique in your library with advanced filtering options. Search by name, category, position, or notes. Filter your training sessions by date, type, or satisfaction level. Never lose track of that sweep your coach showed three months ago. Key Features: Smart import of techniques from your existing BJJ notes Comprehensive technique tracking with categories and positions Detailed session logging with satisfaction ratings Visual analytics and progress charts (Full analytics requires paid Pro version) Advanced search and filtering Offline-first design Clean, intuitive interface designed for quick logging Support for both gi and no-gi training Export your data anytime (Full analytics requires paid Pro version) Download FlowRoll today and take control of your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Purchasing FlowRoll Pro subscription unlocks unlimited techniques, advanced analytics, full achievements & challenges, upload images/videos to techniques. 7-day free trial available.

Screenshots

Aikido Techniques4 screens
FlowRoll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FlowRoll at 4.9 against Aikido Techniques's 3.8. FlowRoll also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 67%) and ratings volume (691 vs 10). Aikido Techniques's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and monetization model 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. FlowRoll sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Aikido Techniques asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlowRoll holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlowRoll has 691 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Aikido Techniques's written reviews are positive against 91% of FlowRoll's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Aikido Techniques versus FlowRoll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAikido TechniquesFlowRoll
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings)4.9 (691 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10691 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#159 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS3.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB103 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTom LousDAVID ANTHONY KIELY

Customer experience

Aikido Techniques

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

FlowRoll

All ratings635 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

Aikido Techniques

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FlowRoll

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro Membership$9.991 Month
  • Annual Pro Membership Special$34.991 Year
  • Annual Pro Membership7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Aikido Techniques free?
Aikido Techniques is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlowRoll free?
FlowRoll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aikido Techniques or FlowRoll?
FlowRoll is rated higher. Aikido Techniques averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while FlowRoll averages 4.9 from 691 ratings.
Do Aikido Techniques or FlowRoll have ads?
Neither Aikido Techniques nor FlowRoll shows ads.

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