Comparison

ShotokanKata vs TKD Coaching

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

Head to head
About

ShotokanKata

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
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*** We are constantly improving our App. Thus we are thankful for every hint. *** Discover our App ShotokanKata! Have you already experienced this situation? You study a kata form, than let it slide and soon you forget the sequence. So it happens often, that the student forgets the next step in the middle of the kata form. „If I only had the chance to look the sequence up real quick, then I would master it pretty soon again.“ Even prospects and beginners can easily follow the kata sequences because of many illustrations. This App is supposed to be nothing else, than the required support and even more: • Which kata did I study last ? The list with the kata forms is build as a to-do-list. Depending on your progress, you can hook a kata off to change its order for a better overview. •The portrait mode allows you to recognize and study important details, since illustrations are bigger. • Illustrations can be zoomed in. • Two final techniques are always bound with three movements inbetween. Thus you can exactly follow how to get from one technique to another. • 3 different animation speeds and free scrolling allow you to adjust the app to the individual learning progress. • Landscape mode offers you a view of multiple graphics at one time to be able to better follow the sequences. • Eight freely eligible backgrounds put you in the right training mood. • Always available legend allows you to look up the symbols really fast. This App contains 3 Shôtôkan-Kata inc. 3 Enbusens: Taikyoku shodan Heian shodan Heian nidan The upgrade to "ShotokanPro" contains additional 24 Shôtôkan-Kata: Heian sandan Heian yondan Heian godan Tekki shodan Tekki nidan Tekki sandan Bassai dai Bassai shô Kankû dai Kankû shô Empi Hangetsu Jion Jitte Ji’in Chinte Gankaku Nijû shi ho Sôchin Wankan Meikyô Gojû shi ho dai Gojû shi ho shô Unsu Enbusens: Contain all Enbusens for each Kata We wish you a lot of fun at practicing and hope that we could support you a little bit ! Available in german, english, french, italian and spanish.

About

TKD Coaching

Access expert Taekwon-Do training videos and resources. Offers free content for all enthusiasts and extensive libraries for members, including over 250 hours of instructional videos and downloadable materials.

Highlights
  • Free instructional videos
  • Extensive member video library
  • Downloadable resources
  • Expert online coaching
  • Content updated monthly
  • Suitable for all levels
Features
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Whether you're just getting started or you're an experienced instructor, the app provides valuable content to help you develop your Taekwon-Do. Everyone can enjoy free access to: • Patterns Hub - in-depth articles, videos and technical insights covering all 24 ITF patterns. • Inside TKDC - behind-the-scenes content, coaching tips, historical articles and exclusive insights from Grand Master Paul McPhail. Create a free account or simply browse these sections without logging in. Premium Members also receive: • Over 280 hours of professionally produced instructional videos. • New videos and coaching content added every month. • Downloadable resources and training materials. • Expert coaching from Grand Master Paul McPhail and an internationally recognised team of instructors. TKDCoaching was founded by Grand Master Paul McPhail (9th Degree Black Belt), who personally oversees all technical content to ensure it is accurate, practical and true to the teachings of General Choi Hong Hi. Perfect for: • Students wanting to improve their patterns, step sparring, self-defence, breaking and sparring. • Advanced practitioners seeking expert coaching and inspiration. • Instructors looking for new ideas, technical knowledge and teaching resources. • Parents helping their children practise at home. Whether you're using the free resources or becoming a Premium member, TKDCoaching is designed to help you train smarter, deepen your understanding of ITF Taekwon-Do and stay inspired.

Screenshots

ShotokanKata4 screens
TKD Coaching4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ShotokanKata at 4.8 against TKD Coaching's 4.6. ShotokanKata also leads on ratings volume (46 vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. ShotokanKata sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and TKD Coaching sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShotokanKata holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShotokanKata has 46 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 86% and 86% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShotokanKata ships an update every 3 months, TKD Coaching every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ShotokanKata versus TKD Coaching: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShotokanKataTKD Coaching
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (46 ratings) — better4.6 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpectra-VerlagPaul McPhail

Customer experience

ShotokanKata

All ratings46 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative12.0%

TKD Coaching

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative4.8%

In-app purchases

21 purchases

ShotokanKata

One-time21
  • Hangetsu$0.99
  • Goju shi ho dai$1.99
  • Gankaku$1.99
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  • Tekki sandan$1.99
  • Kanku sho$1.99
  • Sochin$1.99
  • Goju shi ho sho$1.99
  • Ji'in$1.99
  • Meikyo$1.99
  • Jion$1.99
  • Heian godan$1.99
  • Heian sandan$1.99
  • Heian yondan$1.99
  • Tekki shodan$1.99
  • Tekki nidan$1.99
  • Bassai dai$1.99
  • Bassai sho$1.99
  • Kanku dai$1.99
  • Empi$1.99
  • Enbusen$5.99
  • All kata unlocked$19.99
2 purchases

TKD Coaching

Subscriptions2
  • MonthlyMembershipSubscription$49.991 Month
  • Yearly-Membership access$299.991 Year

Questions

Is ShotokanKata free?
ShotokanKata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TKD Coaching free?
TKD Coaching is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ShotokanKata or TKD Coaching?
ShotokanKata is rated higher. ShotokanKata averages 4.8 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while TKD Coaching averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do ShotokanKata or TKD Coaching have ads?
Neither ShotokanKata nor TKD Coaching shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShotokanKata or TKD Coaching?
ShotokanKata ships an update every 3 months, and TKD Coaching every 2 months. Most recently, ShotokanKata was updated on September 23, 2026 and TKD Coaching on August 31, 2026.

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