# Video Delay Instant Replay vs RefRadar

The clearest difference is update cadence: RefRadar at every 3 days against Video Delay Instant Replay's every 2 weeks. Video Delay Instant Replay's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Delay Instant Replay sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and RefRadar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Delay Instant Replay ships an update every 2 weeks, RefRadar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Delay Instant Replay | RefRadar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (536 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-delay-instant-replay/id1135528824/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **536** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michal bojanowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135528823) | [Newsha Mehrdad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896030639) |

## 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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly (7 Days Free) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 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


### RefRadar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refradar/id6782715102)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RefRadar Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Delay Instant Replay free?

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

### Is RefRadar free?

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

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

Neither Video Delay Instant Replay nor RefRadar shows ads.

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

Video Delay Instant Replay ships an update every 2 weeks, and RefRadar every 3 days. Most recently, Video Delay Instant Replay was updated on November 2, 2026 and RefRadar on October 24, 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.*