# HighlightLab vs NextPlay Highlights

The clearest difference is update cadence: NextPlay Highlights at every 5 days against HighlightLab's fortnightly. NextPlay Highlights also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). HighlightLab's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HighlightLab sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and NextPlay Highlights sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 5.0 for HighlightLab against 5.0 for NextPlay Highlights. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

HighlightLab ships an update fortnightly, NextPlay Highlights every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HighlightLab | NextPlay Highlights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highlightlab/id6751732893/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextplay-highlights/id6778906802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Atsaves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830895720) | [Neil Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547174526) |

## What reviewers say

### HighlightLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highlightlab/id6751732893)

This app uses AI to automatically detect made baskets and other key moments in your basketball game footage. Easily create and edit highlight reels, tag specific plays, and manage teams and players for seamless sharing with others.

**Highlights:** AI shot detection for made baskets, Automatic player tagging and stat saving, Customizable highlight reel editor, Smart video tagging for key moments, Team and league management, Easy sharing of highlights

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solo Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Lite | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro | $49.99 | per month |
| Premium | $99.99 | per month |


### NextPlay Highlights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextplay-highlights/id6778906802)

Automatically transform game footage into polished highlight reels using AI. Simply upload your videos, and the app identifies and compiles the best plays for easy sharing on social media or with college recruiters.

**Highlights:** AI play detection, Multiple cut lengths, Combine games, Season recap, Game snapshot, Content kit, Recruiting-ready reels

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Athlete | $9.99 | per month |
| FlagPlay Add-On | $9.99 | per month |
| Family | $19.99 | per month |
| Team | $99.99 | per month |
| Team Pro | $199.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HighlightLab free?

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

### Is NextPlay Highlights free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HighlightLab or NextPlay Highlights?

HighlightLab and NextPlay Highlights are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do HighlightLab or NextPlay Highlights have ads?

Neither HighlightLab nor NextPlay Highlights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HighlightLab or NextPlay Highlights?

HighlightLab ships an update fortnightly, and NextPlay Highlights every 5 days. Most recently, HighlightLab was updated on October 6, 2026 and NextPlay Highlights on October 5, 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.*