Comparison

Mat Pass vs SelfDefenseLiveZ

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

Head to head
About

Mat Pass

Discover martial arts gyms and training opportunities in your area. Find drop-in classes, explore new gyms, and stay informed about local martial arts events. Access articles, pictures, and videos to learn more about your community's martial arts scene.

Highlights
  • Discover martial arts gyms
  • Find drop-in classes
  • Explore training grounds
  • Stay updated on open mats
  • Browse martial arts articles
  • View gym pictures and videos
Features
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This is the ultimate destination for all your martial arts needs! Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting your journey, MAT PASS is the premier platform to discover top-notch jiu-jitsu, MMA, and other martial arts gyms in your area. Find the perfect spot for drop-ins, explore new training grounds, or stay updated on open mats and exciting events – MAT PASS is your key to unlocking a world of martial arts excellence in your community! Browse articles, pictures, videos, and more to learn about the gyms in your area!

About

SelfDefenseLiveZ

Discover effective self-defense techniques and moves with this comprehensive reference app. Find guidance based on your location or specific towns in the USA, enhanced by instructional videos. Designed to aid youth in their self-defense training.

Highlights
  • Information on various self-defense techniques
  • Find self-defense moves by location
  • Instructional videos of self-defense moves
  • Reference for self-defense training
  • USA-specific location search
Features
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The SelfDefenseLiveZ application provides complete information of various Self Defense techniques, a reference app to find the best self defense moves from where you are or specific towns in the USA. Also, for more reference are the many videos of best in class self defense moves. It is our hope that this app will provide useful information that can help youth in their respective self defense training.

Screenshots

Mat Pass4 screens
SelfDefenseLiveZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SelfDefenseLiveZ at none against Mat Pass's shown. SelfDefenseLiveZ also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Mat Pass's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mat Pass against 5.0 for SelfDefenseLiveZ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mat Pass versus SelfDefenseLiveZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMat PassSelfDefenseLiveZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerdonovan scottRandolph W Duerr

Customer experience

Mat Pass

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SelfDefenseLiveZ

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mat Pass

No in-app purchases

None

SelfDefenseLiveZ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mat Pass free?
Mat Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SelfDefenseLiveZ free?
SelfDefenseLiveZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mat Pass or SelfDefenseLiveZ?
Mat Pass and SelfDefenseLiveZ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Mat Pass or SelfDefenseLiveZ have ads?
Mat Pass shows ads; SelfDefenseLiveZ does not.
Which is updated more often, Mat Pass or SelfDefenseLiveZ?
Mat Pass ships an update every 2 months, and SelfDefenseLiveZ every 2 months. Most recently, Mat Pass was updated on November 4, 2026 and SelfDefenseLiveZ on November 4, 2026.

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