# Athla Velocity (Ultimate) — Video Speed Radar (Hands-Free) > Hands-free video speed radar for sports, measures pitch, kick, and serve speeds accurately. (iPhone/iPad app by Athla LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athla-velocity-ultimate/id890409790 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Athla LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/756637525) - Category: Sports, Health & Fitness - Price: $13.99 - Rating: 3.70/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 98 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-07-01 - Data updated: 2026-09-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athla-velocity-ultimate/id890409790/reviews.md ## What is Athla Velocity (Ultimate)? "This app is awesome...my coach has a high tech hand held police grade radar gun...we put this app to the test and it didn't fail" - CurtisR33 "Super simple to setup (be sure to check out the very helpful videos) and very accurate" -Peace "It took awhile to set up the location of the phone but after that, it worked so well...more affordable than a real radar gun and the same accuracy" -Fierygloberr674 ---- Please note before you purchase! • Outdoor use only • Speed radar capability requires iPhone 5S or higher, iPad 3rd Gen or higher, iPad Mini 2nd Gen or higher needed. • Selfie mode requires iPhone 6S or higher ---- Athla Velocity is the only video radar that outperforms PocketRadar and matches a $1,200 Stalker II Pro Doppler. See our "battlefield" of five speed radars at athla.com/radar No longer do you have to tap the screen or ask a second person to hold your device. Velocity is the first video speed radar to work hands-free and calibrate within 0.3mph of a $1,200 Doppler. • Velocity Free Edition gives you free shots to begin. You can ask friends for additional free shots. • You can buy shots packs or entire radars. • Velocity Ultimate Edition unlocks all the radars for a single price. Transform your iPhone or iPad into a revolutionary video camera speed radar! AS SEEN IN • Apple's Commercial "Change is in the Air" Game Changing Apps • "Best App Across Multiple Sports" Finalist Sports Technology Awards • Finalist TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield Top 26 from over 700 companies • Gold Award for Sports & Recreation -- Davey Awards • Inc. Magazine, Mashable.com, and CNN • Tabby Awards - Finalist for Best Sports App Audiences can download the Free version to connect and see your speeds from the stands. COMPLETELY HANDS FREE • No longer tap or hold your device to get your speeds • Simply place your iPhone or iPad about 5 feet away and 20 feet to the side then kick, pitch or serve in-line and in-view of your device. • The speed of your baseball pitch, soccer kick, cricket bowl, or tennis serve appears on the surface of your device. • Velocity uses only the camera in your device. • Use Velocity on a field, rink or court, or simply in a backyard at home. HIGHEST ACCURACY AVAILABLE • Velocity calibrates to within +/- 0.3 mph of the Stalker II Pro ® , a $1,200 speed radar used by over 30 professional teams. • The accuracy exceeds Doppler radars on balls with vertical trajectories. • See athla.com/blog for calibration details and more DISCOVER YOUR INNER ATHLETE • Five sports available now: Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Cricket and Soccer • Discover the speed of your pitches, serves, and kicks • Over 500,000 data points are trackable. Track your improving speeds across coaching sessions, the sports season, or across several years. • Share speeds with coaches to show what you have achieved. BRING THE STADIUM HOME • Mirror your speeds on up to seven other devices • Bring the stadium experience home to your own community. • Audiences can see the speeds as players practice or play similar to professional games. • Add Bluetooth speakers, turn on “Voice Announce”, and Velocity will speak the speeds to the team or an audience. MORE • Optimized for outdoor use only. • 130 mph max speed on iPhone 6S or above • 110 mph max speeds: on iPad Air, iPad 4th Gen, iPad 3rd Gen, iPad Mini 2nd Gen, and iPhone 5s+ • 100 mph max speed for iPhone 5 and 5c. Velocity by Athla - Rediscover the Power of Play ## Key features - Hands-free operation - High accuracy speed measurement - Video recording of sports actions - Supports baseball, softball, tennis, cricket, soccer - Track and share performance data - Mirror speeds to other devices ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athla-velocity-ultimate/id890409790/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Poor support *2020-06-18* I bought this app over a year ago and had problems with it shutting down immediately after recording speed. I sent a number of email to the developers and have not heard back from them at all! Very poor service from the developers at Athla! ### 1/5 — This is a so bad *2020-06-01* I literally wasted $21 on this. I’ve been trying for hours to record at least one speed but can’t. I go to look on YouTube for advice and all the videos skip out on the actual process to set this up. Sequence the set up so we know what step went wrong. ### 1/5 — Spotty performance *2020-03-27* Leaves us asking did it work? I want my money back ### 1/5 — Hockey *2020-02-05* Tried to use for the team I coach. Couldn’t get the iPad to pick up the speed of the puck. Followed directions to the inch. Waste of money. ### 5/5 — Amazing Radar Gun!! *2019-06-07* I highly recommend this app. It works just as good as a radar gun, but i would prefer the app over the radar gun. It is simply better than a radar gun because for one you can use it by yourself. But not with a radar gun. If you are a person looking for a good radar gun app, BUY THIS ONE!!!! I have a family member that works for the police, and he was able to borrow one for me. I tried the radar gun then the app. They both had the same speed. The app is so much more convenient though. You can hook it up to multiple devices, and it works like a charm. PLEASE if you are looking for a cheap radar gun get this one. It is only 11.99 for one sport, and 13.99 for all sports. (Ultimate Edition) I do not work for Athla, I was just a customer like you looking for a good cheap radar gun. And I am a very satisfied customer. ### 5/5 — Very helpful for a Little Leaguer... *2016-08-08* I was a little leery about purchasing the app, but after a few days use it seems to provide good consistent feedback on pitch velocity for fastballs and change ups. I am using an iPhone 6 (camera) with a G-Boom Bluetooth speaker and have linked an iPad to "see" the speed. Have used the Bushnell but prefer the Altha Velocity app--at least for pitcher-catcher practice. Does not work consistently in low light (indoors) conditions. ### 5/5 — Fun for Kids Baseball Practice *2016-05-17* I'm no expert on speed but it seemed pretty accurate. Between my both my son's fastballs and curve balls they were noticeably different. What they enjoyed most was seeing how fast they could throw. It made practice very exciting and made them work longer and harder. It wasn't difficult to setup. Loved how the app announced the speed. What I would like to see with the app is to be able to setup users and track their individual progress. ### 1/5 — Want my money back!! *2016-05-03* This app didn't work at all! We followed the directions perfectly and nothing!! And "Troubleshooting" is just a repeat of the original directions! ### 2/5 — Not Impressed *2016-04-27* This app relies on precise distance for accuracy. A fastball straight down the pipe will record accurately, but, anything other than a straight shot will cause significant variance. My 12yo son was recording the same speed on an inside curveball as an outside 2-seamer. Those same pitches will be 12-14mph different on his pitching coach's radar. A ball thrown high in the strike zone will show up faster than a ball at the knees thrown at the same speed. The 20' side distance needed also means you can't use the app in games as your device would have to be in the field to work. The YouTube video is also misleading as it make it look like the developer is standing behind the pitcher recording speed and it is really coming from a second linked device from the side. I really wish apps like these came with a trial period. I'd like my $16 back. ### 1/5 — does NOT work as described *2016-01-19* It has to be EXACTLY 20 ft to the side to work…so cant use in game, just for bullpen sessions. On my iPhone 6, it locks up after 5-6 pitches. iPhone seems to freeze for about 10-15 secs when trying to reset/close the app. Its not as easy to setup/use as they portray. Wish I could get a refund…. ## Frequently asked questions about Athla Velocity (Ultimate) ### What sports can I measure with Athla Velocity? Athla Velocity currently supports five sports: Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Cricket, and Soccer. You can discover the speed of your pitches, serves, and kicks for these activities. ### How accurate is Athla Velocity compared to professional radar guns? Athla Velocity calibrates to within +/- 0.3 mph of the Stalker II Pro, a $1,200 speed radar used by professional teams. Its accuracy exceeds Doppler radars on balls with vertical trajectories. ### What devices are compatible with Athla Velocity? Speed radar capability requires iPhone 5S or higher, iPad 3rd Gen or higher, or iPad Mini 2nd Gen or higher. Selfie mode requires iPhone 6S or higher. The app is designed for outdoor use only. ### Can I use Athla Velocity without holding my phone? Yes, Athla Velocity is the first video speed radar to work completely hands-free. Simply place your device about 5 feet away and 20 feet to the side, and it will capture your speeds. ### How can I track my progress with Athla Velocity? The app allows you to track over 500,000 data points, monitoring your improving speeds across coaching sessions, the sports season, or several years. You can also share your speeds with coaches. ### What is the price of Athla Velocity (Ultimate)? Athla Velocity (Ultimate) is priced at $13.99. This edition unlocks all radars for a single price, offering a more affordable alternative to professional radar guns. ### Does Athla Velocity have ads? The provided data does not indicate the presence of advertisements in Athla Velocity. The Ultimate Edition is a paid application, and the Free Edition offers free shots to begin. ### How often is Athla Velocity updated? The latest version of Athla Velocity is 2.0, which was last updated on July 6, 2018. While this indicates a gap in recent updates, the app has been recognized for its innovative features. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2018-07-06 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. • Start with Free shots for all radars 
• Get more free shots by asking friends 
• You can buy Shot Packs instead of entire radars 
• A new video view mode so you see what the camera sees
 • Selfie Mode is live for iPad 7, 8, X & iPad Pro and autodetects for other devices ### 1.8 — 2016-06-04 • Win a FREE PITCHING MECHANICS evaluation! Athla has partnered with the team at PitchHarder.com. To enter, simply post one of Velocity's Selfie Mode Videos using an iPhone 6 or higher onto Instagram or FaceBook. We choose a new winner every Sunday! • Fixed an outdoor hockey in-app purchase bug. • iPhone 6 Selfie Mode is available again! Turn it on in Settings. Please email us if there are any devices out there that still experience lock ups. ### 1.7 — 2016-03-31 • Lacrosse and Outdoor Hockey are now supported by Velocity! • Fixed a bug for iPhone 6 lockups • Multiple tweaks and optimizations • Setup videos now play automatically • The iPad Pro is now supported for speeds up to 130mph! ### 1.6 — 2015-09-08 Our latest release leverages the full power of the iPhone 6/6+ to deliver two revolutionary advances. TOP SPEEDS NOW 130 MPH (iPhone 6/6+ only): Top speeds now reach 130 mph across all sports (Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Soccer, Cricket) “SELFIE" MODE: (iPhone 6/6+ only) Velocity now creates slow-motion videos of your pitch, kick or serve stamped with your speed. Share your “Official Velocity" with coaches for instruction, scouts to be discovered, or friends for fun. (Beta) TILT INDICATOR: Velocity’s play screen now indicates when the tilt is too low, too high, good or great. (Aim for a 70 degree tilt.) IMPROVED MOTION TOLERANCE: Velocity now tolerates more motion in the background while still maintaining accuracy. ### 1.5 — 2015-07-01 AUTOMATIC PITCH COUNTS: Ensure the arm safety of young pitchers. Total baseball pitches are automatically counted. Tennis serves, cricket bowls, and soccer kicks are also tracked. NEW VIDEOS: The app now links to two setup videos, a troubleshooting video, and a video comparing Velocity to a $1,200 Stalker II Pro live. We shot the video comparison section of the video without any cuts so you could see the real performance of the app. Also visit youtube.com/athla to see our new five radar comparison - a world's first. INSTANT COMMUNITY LOGIN: Tell-a-friend and instantly join the Community to see speeds worldwide. CAMERA VIEW MODE: A new "camera view" mode allows you to see exactly what Velocity is seeing so you can ensure that the ball is passing through the camera view. Additionally, you can ensure that players or others are not stepping into the line of view of the camera. Each touch of the camera gives you 10 seconds to viewing. ## More apps by Athla LLC - [Athla Velocity](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athla-velocity/id756637522) - [Baseball: Video Speed Radar by Athla](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-video-speed-radar-by-athla/id1092992847) All apps by Athla LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/756637525 ## Related topics [velocity ehs](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/velocity-ehs) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-10.*