# Athla Velocity — Video Speed Radar (Hands-Free) > Hands-free video speed radar for sports, measuring pitch, kick, and serve speeds. (iPhone/iPad app by Athla LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athla-velocity/id756637522 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Athla LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/756637525) - Category: Sports, Health & Fitness - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.90/5 from 233 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 102 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-07-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-09 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athla-velocity/id756637522/reviews.md ## What is Athla Velocity? "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 - Video speed radar - High accuracy calibration - Track speeds over time - Supports multiple sports - Share speed data ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Velocity: Tennis speed radar | $11.99 | one-time | | Velocity: Soccer speed radar | $11.99 | one-time | | Velocity: Baseball speed radar | $11.99 | one-time | | Velocity: Cricket speed radar | $11.99 | one-time | | Velocity: Hockey speed radar (**Outdoor Only**) | $11.99 | one-time | | Velocity: Lacrosse speed radar | $11.99 | one-time | | 50 Shots | $0.99 | one-time | | 125 Shots | $1.99 | one-time | | Velocity Ultimate | $13.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Athla Velocity? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - ⚾ Accurate speed readings when properly set up - 💰 Affordable alternative to professional radar guns - 📱 Easy setup with instructional videos - 🎯 Consistent readings for baseball and tennis - 🎬 Slow-motion video capture feature - 📊 Helpful for tracking athletic improvement - 🏆 Motivational tool for training - 🔧 Works well in proper lighting conditions **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues - ❌ Inconsistent accuracy and unreliable readings - 📵 Requires very specific setup (20ft distance, exact angles) - ☀️ Only works in bright outdoor sunlight - 💨 Sensitive to any background motion or wind - 📞 Poor or non-existent customer support - 🔄 Lacks updates for newer iPhone models - 💸 Confusing pricing structure and hidden costs - 🎮 Difficult to use during actual games - ⚠️ Inaccurate readings when ball placement varies **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when displaying speed results - Cannot click on sports selection during purchase - Cannot access contact/help menu - Red light error for 'too much motion' too sensitive - Freezes after limited number of readings (25-30) - Incompatible with newer iPhone models (iPhone X, iPhone 11) - Unintended in-app purchases due to UI glitches - GameLink feature not working properly - Voice feedback not functioning - Free version speed cap inconsistencies **Most requested features** - Hockey sport setting - Kilometer per hour (km/h) unit option - Higher speed detection for free version - Improved screen brightness/readability - Better setup angle guidance - GameLink feature improvements - Regular app updates for new devices - Clearer pricing and feature transparency ## Recent user reviews (10 of 97) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athla-velocity/id756637522/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Л *2026-04-30, version 2.2* Хорошо ### 4/5 — Good app a little off on speed *2024-12-12, version 2.2* But I really like it ### 1/5 — Is a bad app *2023-08-29, version 2.2* This app is very misleading ### 1/5 — App has bug *2023-08-19, version 2.2* When clicking “choose the sport to purchase” nothing happens when clicking on the soccer ball. I imagine is a GUI bug. If the GUI does not work properly I wonder what else does not work. Sorry I’m kind of hard on my review, but I wasted a good half an hour playing with it and as the saying goes “ time is money” ### 3/5 — Crapy App *2023-07-02, version 2.2* I got this app worked fine 2 years ago but now i can gamelink is not working on my Ipad .. the voice “get ready you can start and speed readings not working either”” I sent a ton of emails to support they never respond.. Gonna get my money back .. if you are serious developing and commercializing and app .. be serious with your support not even a reply of the reviews from support to customers.. ### 2/5 — 86miles *2023-05-29, version 2.2* I am faster than ronaldo suiiiiiii 86 miles/hour and I’m 15 ### 5/5 — Bananana *2023-05-29, version 2.2* It’s very good for baseball but make sure you set it up good cause it can read weird ### 1/5 — Buggy *2023-03-22, version 2.2* App is buggy.can’t click contact us in help.can’t click on sports when buying shots. ### 1/5 — Why advertise *2023-01-31, version 2.2* I downloaded the app twice, but was never able to purchase any shots. If it doesn’t work, why advertise it? ### 1/5 — Not happy *2022-08-03, version 2.2* Why didn’t you get back to me whenI told you that I couldn’t download your product? I’m still waiting to hear back from you. Kind of ruined my tennis tournament. ## Frequently asked questions about Athla Velocity ### What does Athla Velocity do? Athla Velocity transforms your iPhone or iPad into a hands-free video speed radar. It uses your device's camera to accurately measure the speed of sports actions like pitches, kicks, and serves. The app allows you to track your progress over time and share your speeds with coaches. ### What are the key features of Athla Velocity? Key features include completely hands-free operation, high accuracy calibration comparable to professional radar guns, support for multiple sports (baseball, softball, tennis, cricket, soccer), the ability to track over 500,000 data points, and the option to share your speeds with others. It also offers the ability to mirror speeds on other devices. ### How much does Athla Velocity cost? The app offers a Free Edition with a limited number of shots, which can be increased by asking friends. Users can purchase additional shot packs or unlock all radars with the Velocity Ultimate Edition for a single price. There is no subscription model mentioned. ### What devices are compatible with Athla Velocity? For speed radar capability, you need an iPhone 5S or higher, iPad 3rd Gen or higher, or iPad Mini 2nd Gen or higher. For selfie mode, an iPhone 6S or higher is required. The app is designed for outdoor use only. ### What are common use cases for Athla Velocity? Common use cases include athletes measuring the speed of their baseball pitches, soccer kicks, or tennis serves for training and improvement. Coaches can use it to assess player performance. It's also useful for backyard practice or bringing a stadium-like experience to local sports fields. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2 — 2018-10-09 Bug fixes including for tennis purchases ### 2.1 — 2018-07-21 • 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 shows what the camera sees
 • Selfie Mode is live for iPad 7, 8, X & iPad Pro and autodetects for other devices ### 2 — 2018-07-06 • 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 — 2016-03-20 • 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! ## Apps similar to Athla Velocity | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Baseball Speed Gun App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-speed-gun-app/id1591352190) | 4.3 (1,834) | Free | Sports | | [Pitch Counter & Radar Gun](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-counter-and-radar-gun/id797882749) | 4.4 (18,580) | Free | Sports | | [Baseball Radar Gun +](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-radar-gun-plus/id1248662974) | 4.2 (412) | $2.99 | Sports | | [Radar Gun For Baseball](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-gun-for-baseball/id1616156128) | 4.1 (850) | Free | Sports | | [Stalker Sport Radar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stalker-sport-radar/id1473778493) | 3.5 (40) | Free | Sports | | [SmartPitch Hands Free Speeds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartpitch-hands-free-speeds/id1227184298) | 1.8 (6) | Free | Sports | ## More apps by Athla LLC - [Athla Velocity (Ultimate)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athla-velocity-ultimate/id890409790) - [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 [speed radar hockey](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/speed-radar-hockey) · [little league radar](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/little-league-radar) · [exit velocity radar](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/exit-velocity-radar) · [pitch speed radar free](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pitch-speed-radar-free) --- *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 2026-08-09.*