Comparison

SymPlayer vs Video Speed Editor

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

Head to head
About

SymPlayer

Learn movements by watching videos mirrored, as if looking in a real mirror. Adjust playback speed, loop specific sections, and use guide lines to perfect your technique. Save flipped or rotated videos from your camera roll.

Highlights
  • Mirrored video playback
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Loop specific video ranges
  • Show/hide guide lines
  • Zoom and fit screen
  • Play from cloud storage
Features
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Master Professional Moves with Mirrored Playback! This app lets you play videos flipped left-to-right, making it easier to mimic movements without getting confused about direction. Just follow what you see as if looking in a mirror! You can also flip or rotate videos from your camera roll and save them as new files. Perfect for people who: - Need to learn idol group dances for a wedding or performance - Want to copy professional dance moves - Want to study a pro athlete’s form (like pitching) This app is made for anyone who wants to learn by watching and repeating. Give it a try — it’s free! [Features] ■ Adjustable Playback Speed Freely change video speed — slow motion or double speed are both supported. You can also adjust speed in 5-step increments, as requested by users. Perfect for dance practice, form checks, and more. Caution: Due to iOS limitations, available speeds are limited to 0.5, 0.666..., 0.8, 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, and 2.0. SymPlayer’s speed display is approximate and for reference only. ■ Loop Specific Ranges Set custom start and end points to loop only the section you want to repeat. Ideal for practicing tricky parts like guitar fingering or a swing. ■ Show/Hide Guide Lines Display vertical and horizontal guides over the video. Useful for checking positions in formation dances or comparing symmetry. ■ Zoom & Fit Screen Pinch to zoom in/out. Double-tap to fit the video to your screen. Watch movements in detail or full view — your choice. ■ Play from Google Drive & Dropbox Play videos stored in Google Drive or Dropbox. Mark favorites for offline playback (requires ad viewing). You can also play from a shared video URL. Note: Long videos may take time to load. A shared link is required for access. ■ Tag Your Videos Organize your videos with tags. You can assign multiple tags to a single video for better group management. [About in-app purchases] Please read before purchasing in-app purchases. After purchase, no matter what reason, refund can not be canceled. If you purchase, please confirm the above contents and purchase only if agreed. [About purchasing automatic subscription] As with music players, sound will be able to play even in the background. Also, all ads will be removed during the automatic subscription period. When purchasing, please confirm the following "Terms of service" and "Privacy policy" and purchase only if you agree. Terms of service) https://faboll.tattin.com/terms/symplayer/terms.html Privacy policy) https://faboll.tattin.com/terms/symplayer/privacy.html [Duration and amount of automatic subscription] - Extension 1 month ¥100(JPY) - Extension 3 month ¥280(JPY) - Extension 12 months ¥1000(JPY) [About auto-renewable] Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. [About the Dance Video] The dance video featured in the App Store preview was graciously provided by SUI Kagura. SUI Kagura — A Super Synchronized Dance Duo with Sincerity to Music — Formed in 2022 by choreographer Upolu and former idol Sayakichi Hanashiro, SUI Kagura is dedicated to their motto: “Sincere to the music.” They create performances that amplify sound and lyrics, shared seamlessly through stage and video. https://www.dignitive.jp/suikagura

About

Video Speed Editor

Easily adjust the playback speed of your videos, from slow-motion to fast-forward. Add background music and choose how it syncs with your video's speed. Offers options for precise control over specific sections of your video.

Highlights
  • Adjust video playback speed (x0.1 to x10.0)
  • Choose from 3 sound pitch types
  • Add background music
  • Sync music speed with video
  • Change speed for specific time ranges
  • Overwrite time ranges
  • Set frame rate
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VBooster is the app for changing playback speed and saving to your camera roll. [Simple Mode] Simple Mode is for change playback speed of entire a video easily. -- Playback speed -- You can change playback speed from x0.1 to x10.0 by 0.1 steps. -- Sound types -- You can choose 3 types of sounds. 1. Change pitch by speed 2. Keep pitch type A 3. Keep pitch type B -- Music -- You can add songs as Background music. -- Music speed -- You can choose 2 types of speed. 1. Up to a speed of the video 2. Original speed Q.Witch types are better " Keep pitch type A" or "B"? A. It depends on the sound of the video. So please try both to find the ​better one. [Time range mode] Time range mode lets you change the playback speed of time ranges you specified. --Add a new time range-- ・Seek to the time you want to start a new time range with seek bar. ・Press [+] button to start creating time range, then move to the end of the time range. ・Then, press [check mark] button to finish adding a new time range. ・After added the time range, the playback speed setting screen will be shown, and you can change the speed. --Overwrite a time range-- ・By the default, you can't specify over another time ranges. ・To overwrite another time ranges, turn off the switch that is located on the right side. --Change playback speed or delete a time range-- ・If you want to edit playback speed or delete a time range, tap the time range on the seek bar. ・Then, the edit menu will be shown. --Other settings-- ・You can set BGM/Frame rate and so on as well as Simple Mode. ・To do that, press [gear] button to open settings. ----------------- [Term Of Use] https://policies.reafo.io/terms/vbooster/en/ [Privacy Policy] https://policies.reafo.io/privacy/en/

Screenshots

SymPlayer4 screens
Video Speed Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Video Speed Editor at 163 against SymPlayer's 3. Video Speed Editor also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). SymPlayer's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SymPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Video Speed Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.59 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SymPlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Speed Editor has 163 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of SymPlayer's written reviews are positive against 70% of Video Speed Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SymPlayer ships an update every 10 days, Video Speed Editor every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SymPlayer versus Video Speed Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymPlayerVideo Speed Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (163 ratings)
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews — better69.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3163 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasakiyo TachikawaREAFO CO., LTD.

Customer experience

SymPlayer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%

Video Speed Editor

All ratings158 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative19.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SymPlayer

Subscriptions3
  • Extension - 1 month$0.991 Month
  • Extension - 3 months$2.493 Months
  • Extension - 12 months$8.991 Year
3 purchases

Video Speed Editor

Subscriptions3
  • VBooster Plus (1 Month)$3.591 Month
  • VBooster Plus (3 Months)$8.993 Months
  • VBooster Plus(1 Year)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is SymPlayer free?
SymPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Speed Editor free?
Video Speed Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SymPlayer or Video Speed Editor?
SymPlayer is rated higher. SymPlayer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Video Speed Editor averages 4.7 from 163 ratings.
Do SymPlayer or Video Speed Editor have ads?
Both SymPlayer and Video Speed Editor show ads.
Which is updated more often, SymPlayer or Video Speed Editor?
SymPlayer ships an update every 10 days, and Video Speed Editor every 5 weeks. Most recently, SymPlayer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Video Speed Editor on November 2, 2026.

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