Referee Race vs Kotoba Deck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Referee Race
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Referee Race is the ultimate training app for karate referees and practitioners who want to master the rulebook in a fun and competitive way. Whether you're preparing for a referee certification or simply want to deepen your knowledge of karate rules, Referee Race makes learning engaging and competitive. GAME MODES • Quiz : Test your knowledge across Kumite, Kata, or mixed modules • Daily Challenge : A new timed quiz every day to keep your skills sharp • Duels : Challenge another player in real-time 1v1 battles • Exam : Simulate real exam conditions with 50 questions in 20 minutes • Group Quiz : Compete in multi-player sessions with a live leaderboard TRACK YOUR PROGRESS View your stats, climb the leaderboards (daily, weekly, seasonal, global), and earn badges as you improve.
Kotoba Deck
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The Japanese vocabulary of Shotokan karate. You hear the words every class — but where do you actually look them up? Kotoba Deck puts the language of the dojo in your pocket: counting, commands, stances, blocks, strikes, kicks, and etiquette, each with romaji, kanji, a clear pronunciation, and an English meaning.
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Verdict
Referee Race and Kotoba Deck are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Referee Race | Kotoba Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cedrick Wong | Computerist Solutions, Inc |
In-app purchases
Referee Race
No in-app purchases
Kotoba Deck
No in-app purchases









