Comparison

DiamondShark vs NextPlay Highlights

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

Head to head
About

DiamondShark

This app provides advanced MLB analytics using Statcast data, offering model-driven insights and simulations. Understand game probabilities and player matchups with detailed pitch-level and batter modeling.

Highlights
  • Statcast-powered metrics
  • Matchup breakdowns
  • Monte Carlo simulations
  • Pitch-level modeling
  • Live scores
  • Probability views
Features
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Diamond Shark Baseball turns Statcast-level data into clear, model-driven MLB analytics for fans who want to understand the game at a deeper level. - Statcast-powered metrics and matchup breakdowns - Monte Carlo game and player simulations - Pitch-level and batter modeling built on advanced data - Live scores and real-time game context - Probability and value views that show the reasoning, not just an outcome Diamond Shark Pro unlocks the full modeling suite for $29.99/month, starting with a 7-day free trial. Your subscription automatically renews monthly unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Diamond Shark Baseball is an informational and entertainment analytics tool. It is not a sportsbook, does not accept wagers, and does not provide betting advice. Nothing in the app guarantees any outcome. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.

About

NextPlay Highlights

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
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Make a highlight reel of your child's best sports moments from the videos already on your phone. NextPlay Highlights helps parents turn sideline clips, tournament footage and game film into videos to share with family, teammates and coaches. Start with the footage you have, review the plays AI finds, and choose the moments that tell your athlete's story. FOR SPORTS PARENTS - Combine phone clips from a game or across the season. - Keep highlights organized by athlete, including siblings who play different sports. - Make a season recap, a short social highlight or a recruiting video. - Download an MP4 to Photos or share a viewing link in a family group chat. - Use the same account on iPhone, iPad and the website. Sign in with Apple is available on the app and web. FROM CAMERA ROLL TO HIGHLIGHT REEL 1. Upload phone clips or game footage. 2. Review the detected plays and choose what to include. 3. Create a Highlight, Recruiting Highlight or Hype version. 4. Save the video or share it yourself through your preferred app. FOR YOUTH TEAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS Coaches and club organizers can manage athlete profiles and team rosters, review full-game film, and prepare clips to share with families. Game Tape keeps every detected play in order; Coach Film lets you remove plays from the cut. Choose a plan for the number of athlete profiles and teams you manage. FILMING YOUR ATHLETE For individual highlights, keep your athlete and the action in frame. With wide team footage, review the plays and remove those that are not your child's. NextPlay does not automatically identify your child in every play or contact recruiters for you. Full-game analysis takes over an hour; allow time for uploading and preparing the video too. SPORTS Soccer, football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, lacrosse, flag football, hockey, wrestling, swimming, track and field, and more. SUBSCRIPTIONS The app is free to download. Adding film requires a paid plan. NextPlay offers auto-renewable monthly Athlete, Family, Team and Team Pro subscriptions. Current prices are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel purchases made through Apple in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://nextplayhighlights.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://nextplayhighlights.com/privacy Support: https://nextplayhighlights.com/contact

Screenshots

DiamondShark4 screens
NextPlay Highlights4 screens

Verdict

The call

DiamondShark and NextPlay Highlights are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. DiamondShark sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DiamondShark against 5.0 for NextPlay Highlights. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DiamondShark versus NextPlay Highlights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiamondSharkNextPlay Highlights
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDiamondSharkBaseballNeil Brown

Customer experience

DiamondShark

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NextPlay Highlights

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DiamondShark

Subscriptions1
  • Diamond Shark Pro Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
5 purchases

NextPlay Highlights

Subscriptions5
  • Athlete$9.991 Month
  • FlagPlay Add-On$9.991 Month
  • Family$19.991 Month
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  • Team$99.991 Month
  • Team Pro$199.001 Month

Questions

Is DiamondShark free?
DiamondShark 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, DiamondShark or NextPlay Highlights?
DiamondShark and NextPlay Highlights are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do DiamondShark or NextPlay Highlights have ads?
Neither DiamondShark nor NextPlay Highlights shows ads.

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