# SymPlayer vs Hyperlapse

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SymPlayer at 91% against Hyperlapse's 0%. SymPlayer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Hyperlapse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (96 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SymPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Hyperlapse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SymPlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyperlapse has 96 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 0% of Hyperlapse's.

SymPlayer ships an update every 10 days, Hyperlapse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SymPlayer | Hyperlapse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symplayer-master-movement/id1048785434/reviews)** | [4.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperlapse-slow-down-speed-up/id6469349967/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masakiyo Tachikawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/621537751) | [Gabe Rogers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584630702) |

## What reviewers say

### SymPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symplayer-master-movement/id1048785434)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extension - 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Extension - 3 months | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| Extension - 12 months | $8.99 | per year |


### Hyperlapse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperlapse-slow-down-speed-up/id6469349967)

Easily create captivating hyperlapse videos with adjustable speed controls. Speed up footage up to 20x or slow it down to 1/10x for dramatic effects. Save and share your creations instantly.

**Highlights:** Speed control up to 20x fast-forward, Speed control down to 1/10x slow-motion, Create mesmerizing hyperlapse videos, Simple, one-click saving, Instant sharing to phone

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SymPlayer free?

SymPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hyperlapse free?

Hyperlapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SymPlayer or Hyperlapse?

SymPlayer is rated higher. SymPlayer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hyperlapse averages 4.5 from 96 ratings.

### Do SymPlayer or Hyperlapse have ads?

SymPlayer shows ads; Hyperlapse does not.

### Which is updated more often, SymPlayer or Hyperlapse?

SymPlayer ships an update every 10 days, and Hyperlapse fortnightly. Most recently, SymPlayer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Hyperlapse on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*