# Video Delay Instant Replay vs XLR8

Video Delay Instant Replay and XLR8 both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of XLR8's written reviews are positive against 51% of Video Delay Instant Replay's. XLR8 also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). Video Delay Instant Replay's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (536 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Delay Instant Replay sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and XLR8 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Video Delay Instant Replay against 4.4 for XLR8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Delay Instant Replay has 536 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Video Delay Instant Replay's written reviews are positive against 100% of XLR8's.

Video Delay Instant Replay ships an update every 2 weeks, XLR8 every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Delay Instant Replay | XLR8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (536 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-delay-instant-replay/id1135528824/reviews)** | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlr8-skill-system/id1353246743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **536** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michal bojanowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135528823) | [Train 2.0 Jason Yee Hockey Coaching Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353246742) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Delay Instant Replay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-delay-instant-replay/id1135528824)

This app transforms your device into a sports analysis tool, providing instant video feedback for coaching and self-improvement. Analyze technique in real-time or slow-motion, with support for external cameras and privacy-focused operation.

**Highlights:** Instant video feedback, Slow-motion replay, Frame-by-frame analysis, External camera support, Split screen / Versus mode, On-screen drawing tools, Remote control functionality

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly (7 Days Free) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly (1 Week Free) | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly (1 Week Free) | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great tool for players and coaches
- 👍 Allows self-correction and immediate feedback
- 👍 Useful for various sports (baseball, softball, golf, archery, swimming, diving)
- 👍 High-quality video features (2k resolution, zoom, export)
- 👍 Innovative for live stream drawing overlays

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Subscription model is a major con
- 👎 Many features locked behind premium/subscription
- 👎 Free version is limited or unusable due to ads
- 👎 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 👎 App crashes or becomes unstable

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes consistently with specific settings
- Delay-video not starting without premium
- Cannot log in to use paid pro features on a new device
- Playback not working for videos
- Ads popping up that won't go away, requiring app restart

**Requested features**

- Ability to tag and clip video by athletes for easy review
- VR mode for delayed viewing
- Ability to draw on the screen and have the drawing remain in place
- Option to set 'action time'
- Improvement for iPhone X aspect ratio


### XLR8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlr8-skill-system/id1353246743)

Perfect your athletic technique by comparing your performance side-by-side with expert videos. Analyze your form in real-time with customizable delays and a library of expert clips to accelerate your learning and improve your skills.

**Highlights:** Side-by-side technique comparison, Time-delayed video analysis, Expert looping video clips, Customizable delay settings, Personalized video library, Live camera preview, Import videos from cloud storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jason Yee Hockey (Monthly) | $7.49 | per month |
| Jason Yee Hockey (Yearly) | $45.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Delay Instant Replay free?

Video Delay Instant Replay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is XLR8 free?

XLR8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Delay Instant Replay or XLR8?

Video Delay Instant Replay is rated higher. Video Delay Instant Replay averages 4.5 out of 5 from 536 ratings, while XLR8 averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Video Delay Instant Replay or XLR8 have ads?

Neither Video Delay Instant Replay nor XLR8 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Delay Instant Replay or XLR8?

Video Delay Instant Replay ships an update every 2 weeks, and XLR8 every 11 months. Most recently, Video Delay Instant Replay was updated on October 24, 2026 and XLR8 on October 6, 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.*