Comparison

SymPlayer vs Video Delay

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 Delay

Instantly review your movements with a customizable delay. This app plays back your actions seconds after you perform them, allowing for continuous practice without manual recording or playback. Ideal for refining technique in sports, dance, music, and more.

Highlights
  • Adjustable delay from 1 to 120 seconds
  • Front and rear camera support
  • Mirror mode for flipped playback
  • Skeleton overlay for body line analysis
  • Two-pane display (live vs. delayed)
  • No ads or data collection
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See your own movement seconds after you make it. Video Delay shows the camera feed on a delay. Set the delay, prop up your device, and perform. By the time you look at the screen, your movement is playing back. No recording, no tapping, no scrubbing. WHY A DELAY BEATS A RECORDING A normal camera makes you stop, pick up the device, and rewind. With a delay you simply keep practicing. Each repetition plays back on its own while you get ready for the next one, so a whole session runs without anyone touching the screen. BUILT FOR PRACTICE - Physical education: vaulting, mat work, high jump, swimming - Gymnastics and cheer: check landings and body line - Dance: verify choreography, timing, and formation - Golf, baseball, tennis: swing path and follow-through - Martial arts: stance, guard, and kick height - Music: posture, bowing, and hand position - Physical therapy and gait training - Public speaking: gesture and stance FREE - Delay from 1 to 20 seconds - Front and rear camera - Mirror mode for left/right flip - Live frame rate readout - No ads PRO (IN-APP PURCHASE) The following features require an additional purchase. - Delay extended to 120 seconds The upper limit depends on free storage. Before you buy, the app shows the longest delay this particular device can hold. - Two-pane display, split or inset Each pane takes either the live feed or any delay you choose, so you can put live next to delayed, or 5 seconds ago next to 30 seconds ago. - Skeleton overlay Overlay: body lines are drawn on top of the video. Only: the video is not shown and only the skeleton is drawn, so the background and clothing stay off the screen and you watch the movement itself. Split: video on one pane and skeleton on the other, side by side. - Six colors for the skeleton lines Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Once bought, it restores on your other devices signed in to the same Apple Account. DESIGNED TO KEEP RUNNING Frames are buffered to disk instead of memory, so a 120-second delay uses no more memory than a one-second delay. Capture runs at 15 fps, and image quality steps down automatically if the device gets warm, so long sessions stay stable. The skeleton is computed on the device; no video leaves it. NO ACCOUNT, NO ADS, NO DATA COLLECTION Nothing is uploaded. Nothing is written to your photo library. Buffered frames are discarded as they play back and cleared when you close the app. PLEASE NOTE - The skeleton overlay is a visual aid for watching movement. It does not measure or diagnose anything. - Saving video or still images is not supported. - iPhone is landscape only. iPad supports every orientation. - Camera access is required. Set your device on a tripod or lean it against a wall, choose a delay, and start practicing.

Screenshots

SymPlayer4 screens
Video Delay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SymPlayer at 91% against Video Delay's 42%. SymPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 14 months). Video Delay's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Delay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SymPlayer ships an update every 10 days, Video Delay every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SymPlayer versus Video Delay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymPlayerVideo Delay
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 14 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasakiyo TachikawaHiroaki SAWANO

Customer experience

SymPlayer

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

Video Delay

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral25.0%
Negative33.3%

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
1 purchases

Video Delay

One-time1
  • Pro$3.99

Questions

Is SymPlayer free?
SymPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Delay free?
Video Delay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SymPlayer or Video Delay have ads?
SymPlayer shows ads; Video Delay does not.
Which is updated more often, SymPlayer or Video Delay?
SymPlayer ships an update every 10 days, and Video Delay every 14 months. Most recently, SymPlayer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Video Delay on October 10, 2026.

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