# ShotokanKata vs Karate

The clearest difference is rating: ShotokanKata at 4.8 against Karate's 4.2. ShotokanKata also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 57%). Karate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShotokanKata sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Karate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShotokanKata holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 120 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of ShotokanKata's written reviews are positive against 57% of Karate's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShotokanKata | Karate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotokankata/id540281531/reviews)** | [4.2 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karate-do/id1247495203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **120** |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 121 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spectra-Verlag](https://appshunter.io/developer/529746703) | [RAIOSOFT International](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200169019) |

## What reviewers say

### ShotokanKata

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotokankata/id540281531)

Master martial arts sequences with detailed illustrations and adjustable animation speeds. Track your progress, zoom into details, and practice in various modes to perfect your kata forms. Supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Detailed kata illustrations, Adjustable animation speeds, Zoomable graphics, Progress tracking to-do list, Portrait and landscape modes, Multiple background options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sochin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heian godan | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heian sandan | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heian yondan | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tekki shodan | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tekki nidan | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bassai dai | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kanku dai | $1.99 | one-time |
| Empi | $1.99 | one-time |
| All kata unlocked | $19.99 | one-time |


### Karate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karate-do/id1247495203)

This sports training app provides authentic details to help users memorize and update their karate training. It acts as a virtual master, guiding students through techniques like punches, kicks, and blocks, and detailing each stance.

**Highlights:** Memorize and update training, Virtual master guide, Track techniques (punch, kick, block), Detailed stance descriptions, Demonstrates block and kick performance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShotokanKata free?

ShotokanKata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Karate free?

Karate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ShotokanKata or Karate?

ShotokanKata is rated higher. ShotokanKata averages 4.8 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Karate averages 4.2 from 120 ratings.

### Do ShotokanKata or Karate have ads?

Neither ShotokanKata nor Karate shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*