Comparison

sidelineHD vs VolleyInsights

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

Head to head
About

sidelineHD

Stream live sports games directly to Facebook and YouTube with an easy-to-use scoring system that automatically generates player highlights. Add sponsor logos for a professional look and manage player profiles to showcase athletic talent.

Highlights
  • Seamless live streaming to Facebook/YouTube
  • Automated player highlight generation
  • Easy-to-use scoreboard controller
  • In-game highlight text alerts
  • Player profile management and sharing
  • Sponsor logo integration
  • Flexible camera support
Features
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Elevate Your Sports Streaming with sidelineHD! Stream your games like a pro by broadcasting directly to your team’s Facebook and YouTube pages, making it easy for friends and family (even grandparents!!) to watch without needing extra apps. SidelineHD’s easy-to-use scoring system automatically generates player highlights throughout the game, so you never miss a moment. You can also add sponsor logos to help raise funds and give your stream a polished, professional look. With sidelineHD, flexibility is key. Whether you use our all-in-one app or integrate with Mevo, GoPro, or other RTMP-compatible devices, you have full control over your setup. Parents can manage their child’s player profile by pinning, downloading, and sharing game clips, or linking recruiting platforms to showcase their athlete’s talent. Key Features: - Seamless Live Streaming: Free to stream and free to watch directly on Facebook and YouTube—no extra apps required, making it easy for family and friends to watch. - Crisp Video Quality: Enjoy high-quality video with HEVC low bandwidth options for smooth streams, even with limited internet. - Easy-to-Use Scoreboard Controller: With sidelineSCORE, update the score on Facebook and YouTube while generating real-time highlights. Anyone on the team can keep score via a sharable link. For baseball and softball, sidelineHD integrates with iScore for complete stat tracking and streaming. - In-Game Highlight Texts: Get real-time player highlights and game start alerts sent to you and up to 5 additional phone numbers.* - Scoreboards and Highlight Clips For: Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, and Water Polo. - Player Profile Management: Pin, download, and share game clips, or link recruiting platforms to showcase your athlete* - SportsRecruits Integration: Seamlessly send game highlights to SportsRecruits to showcase your player’s talent to college coaches. - Sponsor Integration: Add sponsor logos to your streams to raise funds while maintaining a professional look. - Flexible Camera Support: Stream using sidelineHD’s app or connect with Mevo, GoPro, and other RTMP-compatible devices for a custom setup. - Share with Ease: Share live streams and highlights via social media or direct links. * feature available with Pro Access for baseball and softball ▶ LEGAL ◀ End User License Agreement - https://sidelinehd.com/eula

About

VolleyInsights

Features
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VolleyInsights is a volleyball statistics app built for coaches. Record every action live from the bench, and every match becomes clear player and team stats to use in your next practice. It's free for every coach, club, and team. No ads, no subscriptions, no premium tier. LIVE MATCH TRACKING • Record serves, attacks, blocks, digs, receptions, sets, and faults for each player as they happen • The score updates as you record, and rotations follow serve changes automatically • Basic mode for fast point, ace, and error tracking, or Advanced mode for a full breakdown of each action • Choose a guided step-by-step input or a one-tap grid, and switch at any time, even mid-match • Log how the opponent scored: aces, kills, blocks, or • Handle substitutions, libero swaps, and lineups on a visual court STATS COACHES USE • Hitting percentage, kill percentage, serve and recep, assist, total), digs, and more • Quality ratings on the NCAA (0–3) or AVCA (0–4) scale for every graded action • Breakdowns by season, match, and set, for the whole • A dedicated setting breakdown with quality distribution and assists COMPARE AND IMPROVE • Compare up to three players side by side with radar • Compare matches and teams to spot trends over the season • AI insights for tactical analysis and opponent scout SHARE WITH YOUR TEAM • A public live scoreboard link lets parents, players, and fans follow the score, set results, and recent plays in real time, with no account needed • Share match and season insights through secure, expiring links • Export PDF reports and CSV data for Excel, Google Sh • Import and export teams, players, and matches by CSV BUILT FOR MATCH DAY • Manage multiple teams, rosters, and seasons in one p • Indoor and beach volleyball • Light and dark themes • Available in English, Spanish, Catalan, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Estonian, and Russian • Sign in with Apple, Google, or email Whether you coach a youth team, a high school or colle, VolleyInsights shows you what's working, what isn't,and where each player can grow.

Screenshots

sidelineHD4 screens
VolleyInsights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VolleyInsights at none against sidelineHD's 6. VolleyInsights also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. sidelineHD sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. VolleyInsights asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sidelineHD ships an update every 2 weeks, VolleyInsights every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
sidelineHD versus VolleyInsights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersidelineHDVolleyInsights
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiamond Kinetics, Inc.Joan Miquel Luque Oliver

Bugs and requests

sidelineHD

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App is slow and keeps loading
  • YouTube streaming stopped working
  • App doesn't even work
  • App is timing out and not loading
  • Download window no longer pops up
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  • Game time clock does not appear on the scoreboard for hockey
  • Can't sign in after new update
  • Forced update signed user out, cannot get back in
  • White screen error when keeping stats or scores
  • App won't load, shows "STAGING ENVIRONMENT" and error code 1004
  • Next to impossible to download daughter's clips since DK took over
  • No one can log into the app due to a pop-up
  • Stuck on screen asking for name and to agree to terms and conditions
  • Continue box doesn't work, app is stuck
  • Muffled sound with the new version

Requested features

8 requests
  • Apple Watch app for scoreboard updating
  • Remote for zooming in and out
  • Ability to use a scoreboard for volleyball without rotations
  • Adjust viewing permissions (public, private, etc.) through the app
  • Display cumulative scoreboard and opponent team logos
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  • Onscreen level for tripods
  • Added overlays
  • Ability to keep score of serve performance

VolleyInsights

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

sidelineHD

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Access - Yearly$35.991 Year
One-time4
  • Pro for Teams Access$199.00
  • Pro Team Access$199.99
  • Pro Team Access$249.99
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  • Pro Team Access$299.99
None

VolleyInsights

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is sidelineHD free?
sidelineHD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VolleyInsights free?
VolleyInsights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do sidelineHD or VolleyInsights have ads?
sidelineHD shows ads; VolleyInsights does not.
Which is updated more often, sidelineHD or VolleyInsights?
sidelineHD ships an update every 2 weeks, and VolleyInsights every 6 days. Most recently, sidelineHD was updated on October 30, 2026 and VolleyInsights on October 29, 2026.

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