Comparison

SBG Focus Tag vs HighLightIt! Technique

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

Head to head
About

SBG Focus Tag

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SBG Focus Tag allows the user to instantly clip and label events. Use it Live in-game to record key moments for instant review. It supports all types of cameras and video sources, and allows multiple clients to collaborate on the same timeline. The app allows team members to add their analysis from a tablet while watching the game.

About

HighLightIt! Technique

Features
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HighlightIt! is your pocket technique-analysis tool β€” fast, simple and teaching-first. Record a clip, scrub to the moment that matters, freeze it, and highlight exactly what needs to change. Build clear phase-by-phase storyboards that players and students instantly understand. Coach-fast, not complicated No clutter. No timelines. No β€œPro mode.” Just freeze the right moments and draw what matters. Record β†’ Freeze β†’ Phase β†’ Frame by Frame β†’ Teach 1) Record in-app Capture your swing, throw, jump, kick, strike or movement on your iPhone or iPad. 2) Freeze the key phases Scrub to the exact moment β€” address, backswing, top, transition, impact, follow-through (or equivalent phases for your sport). 3) Add clean, simple highlights β€’ Arrows β€’ Circles β€’ Lines and reference markers β€’ Flashlight emphasis 4) Build a technique storyboard A clear, step-by-step breakdown that shows the athlete exactly what’s happening and what needs to change. 5) Export (via iOS screen record) and share Send quick, professional clips to players, clients etc. Perfect for Every Technique-Driven Activity β€’ Golf (swings) β€’ Cricket (batting/bowling) β€’ Rugby (passing mechanics, kicking technique, tackle entry) β€’ Tennis (serve phases, forehand/backhand) β€’ Athletics (starts, jumps, throws) β€’ Dance & movement coaching If it has phases, HighlightIt! can break it down. Accessible for GCSE/A-Level technique work. Works brilliantly alongside HighlightIt! for macOS On iOS you capture, freeze and break down technique on the spot. On macOS you can perform a tactical analysis of performance. Same philosophy across both: Simple. Fast. Teaching-first.

Screenshots

SBG Focus Tag1 screens
HighLightIt! Technique4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SBG Focus Tag at none against HighLightIt! Technique's 2. SBG Focus Tag also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). HighLightIt! Technique's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 12 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. HighLightIt! Technique sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SBG Focus Tag asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SBG Focus Tag ships an update every 12 months, HighLightIt! Technique every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SBG Focus Tag versus HighLightIt! Technique: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSBG Focus TagHighLightIt! Technique
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size35 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSBG Sports Software UK LimitedDarrell Cobner

In-app purchases

None

SBG Focus Tag

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HighLightIt! Technique

Subscriptions2
  • HighLightIt! (monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • HighLightIt! (annually)7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is SBG Focus Tag free?
SBG Focus Tag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HighLightIt! Technique free?
HighLightIt! Technique is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SBG Focus Tag or HighLightIt! Technique have ads?
Neither SBG Focus Tag nor HighLightIt! Technique shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SBG Focus Tag or HighLightIt! Technique?
SBG Focus Tag ships an update every 12 months, and HighLightIt! Technique every 3 days. Most recently, SBG Focus Tag was updated on October 14, 2026 and HighLightIt! Technique on October 25, 2026.

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