Comparison

KATAS SHITO vs FlowRoll

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

Head to head
About

KATAS SHITO

Features
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This application was designed by Daniel CERON, karate teacher Shito-Ryu 7th dan student of Master Hidetoshi NAKAHASHI, graduate DESCHI UCHI state of Master Mabuni. and developed by Jean-Claude BLOT, 1st DAN SHOTOKAN. We designed it to accompany karatekas for obtaining their different belts. USING THIS APP LETS YOU: - To perfect your Katas. - To implement the Katas with Bunkais. - In view your displacements in space thanks to the arrow directions. - To zoom in at any time on every detail of positions. - To find the name of the position or technique. - To view the complete Kata through a reader. THE KATAS IN THIS APPLICATION: 5 katas : Naifanchi Sandan, Nipaipo, Nisei Shi, Sochin, Unsu for the preparation of the 4th DAN black belt. KATAS PERFORMED BY DANIEL CERON: https://www.danielceron.fr

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

KATAS SHITO4 screens
FlowRoll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlowRoll at Free against KATAS SHITO's $4.99. FlowRoll also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). KATAS SHITO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

FlowRoll is free to download; KATAS SHITO costs $4.99 up front. FlowRoll sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. KATAS SHITO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KATAS SHITO ships an update every 8 months, FlowRoll weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
KATAS SHITO versus FlowRoll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKATAS SHITOFlowRoll
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (682 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—90.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—682 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#175 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJEAN-CLAUDE BLOTDAVID ANTHONY KIELY

In-app purchases

None

KATAS SHITO

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 KATAS SHITO free?
KATAS SHITO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlowRoll free?
FlowRoll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KATAS SHITO or FlowRoll have ads?
Neither KATAS SHITO nor FlowRoll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KATAS SHITO or FlowRoll?
KATAS SHITO ships an update every 8 months, and FlowRoll weekly. Most recently, KATAS SHITO was updated on October 13, 2026 and FlowRoll on October 24, 2026.

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