# POPTime: Catcher Pop Time — Measure pop time from video

> Video analysis tool for marking sports catch and release points to calculate pop times. (iPhone/iPad app by Gerard Meyers.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poptime-catcher-pop-time/id1592738186 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gerard Meyers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592738188)
- Category: Sports, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 104 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-01-16
- Data updated: 2026-10-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poptime-catcher-pop-time/id1592738186/reviews.md

## What is POPTime?

Turn your phone into a pop-time radar.

POPTime measures catcher pop time, exchange time, and throwing velocity straight from your own video — no showcase, no radar gun, no extra gear. Shoot from the bleachers, tap two frames, and get the numbers
  coaches and scouts actually look at.

HOW IT WORKS
  1. Record or import a clip of the play.
  2. Tap the frame of the catch and the frame the ball reaches the bag.
  3. POPTime calculates pop time, exchange, and velocity instantly.
  4. Export the clip with clean on-video overlays to share.

BUILT FOR THE PLAY
  • Catcher pop time & exchange time
  • Pitcher timing: first move, release, time to plate
  • Throwing & glove velocity
  • Frame-by-frame scrubbing with a precision jog wheel and audio waveform
  • Strike zone and glove-path overlays for receiving work
  • Save your overlay layout once and reuse it on every video

FOR PARENTS
  See your kid's real numbers the way a showcase would — right from the stands, on your own phone.

FOR COACHES
  Measure every catcher and pitcher on the team with one phone. Compare, track, and send players clips with the numbers right on the video.

Baseball and softball. No account or sign-up — measuring and export are part of the POPTime subscription.

Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Load videos from device
- Mark catch and release points
- Scroll across video frames
- Mark obscured reception points
- Calculate exchange times
- Save and share marked videos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| POPtime pro features | $14.99 | per year |
| POPtime pro features | $2.99 | per month |
| coach subscription | $7.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poptime-catcher-pop-time/id1592738186/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Must give full access to photo library

*2026-04-03*

This app is great but it forces you to give it full access to your photo library which is not something I’m comfortable with.  Will not be renewing until that is addressed

**Developer response:** Thank you for the honest feedback — this one mattered to us. POPTime no longer needs access to your photo library. You pick a clip with the system picker and the app only ever sees that one clip; saving an export asks for add-only permission, nothing more. This is live in the latest update.

### 2/5 — Monthly payment

*2024-10-01*

I can understand the one time payment, but I think the monthly charge is outrageous for an overall basic app. I get giving the developers need there fair share, but cmon. Too bad there’s not another POPTime app on the AppStore. Shouldn’t be close to 40$ for a year of this app. 😵‍💫

### 4/5 — Good

*2024-06-17*

Some great enhancements would be to be able to change the color of the timer on the screen (the red on a dark background is hard to see) and to be able to make the timer larger.

**Developer response:** Good news — this is in the app now. You can customize the on-video overlays (size, color, position) on the export preview screen, and even save a layout once to reuse it on every video. Thanks for the   suggestion — it shaped the feature.

### 5/5 — Love the app

*2024-02-09*

App is great, when will yall role out the version with velos?

### 5/5 — Great app for catchers

*2024-01-16*

I used to always wonder if using a stopwatch was accurate. Now I don’t need to wonder with the POPTIME App. Gets exchange time as well (which before was not measurable).

### 1/5 — Doesent work

*2023-08-29*

The free trial button doesent work. Tried a million times and restarted

**Developer response:** Thanks for flagging this, and sorry it got in your way. The old trial flow has been reworked, so that broken button is gone in the latest version.

### 4/5 — Worth the money

*2023-07-11*

My son and I use it to gauge his poptime.  Would love the ability to multi edit and or multi mark various segments.

### 5/5 — Review

*2023-06-21*

App is very easy to use and probably the most accurate way to record a pop time. Been looking for a way to not rely on some old head with slow fingers to record my pop, and this app has been a great tool.

### 2/5 — No free version??????

*2023-04-04*

I absolutely loved this app last season used it all the time, then I open it for the first time this season and no free version????? What happened it was so perfect?? Is free version coming back soon? I hope so because I’m happy to use the app but not if it costs $3 a month. It’s not worth it.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. Measuring and export are part of the subscription — that's what funds ongoing development and the newer tools (strike zone, glove-path overlays, jog-wheel scrubbing).

### 5/5 — POPtime REVIEW

*2022-11-10*

Outstanding app for timing all elements of the catcher’s throw. 
Jerry Weinstein

## Frequently asked questions about POPTime

### What does Poptime do?

Poptime allows you to load videos from your device and precisely mark specific moments, such as catch and release points. This enables you to calculate important metrics like pop times and exchange times for sports performance analysis.

### How can I mark specific moments in my videos?

You can scroll through your videos frame by frame to pinpoint the exact moments you want to mark. This includes being able to mark the reception of a pitch even when the catcher's back is to the camera and the glove is not visible.

### Is Poptime free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely unlock additional features or advanced functionalities beyond the basic marking and saving capabilities.

### Who would benefit from using Poptime?

This app is ideal for baseball and softball players, coaches, and analysts who want to meticulously review game or practice footage. It helps in understanding and improving player mechanics and reaction times.

### Can I share my analyzed videos?

Yes, you can save the videos with your marked points directly to your phone. This allows you to easily share them with coaches, teammates, or friends for discussion and review.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.1 — 2026-10-12

- minor ui improvement
- bugfixes and optimization

### 2.5 — 2026-10-07

New jog wheel for frame-perfect scrubbing — spin to step half-frames and nail the exact catch.
  • Save your overlay layout once and reuse it on every video.
  • Receiving mode: strike zone and glove-path overlays to break down framing.
  • Privacy: POPTime never needs full photo-library access — pick a clip with the system picker.
  • Performance and stability improvements.

### 2.4 — 2026-06-18

• Your privacy matters: POPTime no longer needs access to your photo
    library. Pick a video and the app only ever sees the clips you choose.
    Saving an export now asks for add-only permission — nothing more.

  • Receiving mode just got smarter: visualize the glove trajectory and
    overlay a strike zone to break down every catch frame by frame.

  • Export is now more reliable: fixed a failure that could interrupt
    export when the screen locked, and the screen now stays awake until
    your video is saved.
  
  • Faster export and overall performance improvements.

  Love POPTime? A rating or review helps other catchers find the app!

### 2.3 — 2026-01-22

- export issue fix
- ui improved

### 2.2 — 2025-11-20

- overlay positions are now customizable
- introducing coach mode with a new subscription tier
- numerous bugfixes and performance improvements

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## Related topics

[catcher pop time](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/catcher-pop-time) · [pop time](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pop-time)

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