# Hudl vs FieldLevel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FieldLevel at 71% against Hudl's 27%. FieldLevel also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 40). Hudl's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#10 vs #137). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hudl sells 34 one-off in-app purchases. FieldLevel asks for nothing beyond the download.

FieldLevel holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hudl has 16K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Hudl's written reviews are positive against 71% of FieldLevel's.

Hudl ships an update every 3 days, FieldLevel every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hudl | FieldLevel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hudl/id412223222/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldlevel/id470231113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #137 |
| Size | 254 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agile Sports Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/412223225) | [FieldLevel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470231116) |

## What reviewers say

### Hudl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hudl/id412223222)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Sports, #141 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app empowers sports teams to improve performance through video analysis. It allows users to upload, capture, and study game or practice footage, with features for breakdown, stat tracking, and highlight sharing.

**Highlights:** Study uploaded video, Capture new video, Analyze game and practice footage, Breakdown data and notes, Stat a game live, Share highlights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi-Event Access | $0.29 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $0.79 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $0.79 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $0.89 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $0.89 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $7.19 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $7.19 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $8.59 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $10.49 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $11.49 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $11.49 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $14.49 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $14.49 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $17.49 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $17.49 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $21.49 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $21.49 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $25.90 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $25.90 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $28.90 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $35.90 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $79.00 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $79.90 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $79.90 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $79.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $107.99 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $389.00 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $390.00 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $394.99 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $394.99 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $399.00 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $399.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $400.00 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $400.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for sports performance
- 🚀 Helpful for learning playbooks and reviewing game film
- 💡 Allows communication with coaches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔧 Difficult to use and navigate
- 🔒 Login and sign-up issues
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🎥 Video quality and playback issues

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes on launch
- Video playback issues and sync problems
- Inability to log in or create an account
- Unexpected language changes (e.g. French, Japanese)

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit and delete messages
- Improve video editing and highlight creation tools
- Integrate playbook and play diagramming features
- Enhance mobile experience to match desktop functionality


### FieldLevel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldlevel/id470231113)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app connects athletes with college teams and coaches with talented players. It simplifies the recruiting process by providing a centralized platform for showcasing skills, communicating with coaches, and finding the right athletic and academic fit.

**Highlights:** Athlete profile creation, Coach-athlete communication, Team and athlete matching, Recruiting pipeline management, Showcase athletic and academic skills, Direct messaging with coaches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great platform for connecting athletes and coaches
- 🚀 Excellent exposure for athletes
- 💡 Helpful for coach communication
- 👍 Affordable service
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues, app crashes frequently
- 🔍 Limited sports coverage
- 💰 Premium service is expensive
- 🔍 Requires coach involvement for full benefits

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues, unable to log in
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
- Inconsistent app behavior, freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- Add more sports like equestrian, wrestling, and cheerleading
- Improve app stability and performance
- Enhance user interface and navigation
- Allow athletes to update their own profile information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hudl free?

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

### Is FieldLevel free?

FieldLevel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hudl or FieldLevel?

FieldLevel is rated higher. Hudl averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while FieldLevel averages 4.9 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Hudl or FieldLevel have ads?

Hudl shows ads; FieldLevel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hudl or FieldLevel?

Hudl ships an update every 3 days, and FieldLevel every 3 months. Most recently, Hudl was updated on September 23, 2026 and FieldLevel on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hudl or FieldLevel?

Hudl currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and FieldLevel at #137. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*