Comparison

SwingLoop vs ViDelay

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

Head to head
About

SwingLoop

Features
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Automatically record your golf swing and watch the video in slow motion. SwingLoop works with one iPhone or iPad, or two nearby devices. ONE DEVICE Use the front-facing camera to record your golf swing. After you finish the golf swing, the video plays on the same screen. Place your device on a stable stand and keep your whole body in view. TWO DEVICES One device records the golf swing. The other displays the live camera view and then plays the recorded video. Pair the devices using a QR code or the nearby device list. Keep Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on. You do not need to join a Wi-Fi network. FEATURES • Automatic golf swing video recording • Normal, half-speed, and quarter-speed playback • Adjustable replay delay from 0 to 15 seconds • Optional mirrored video playback • Adjustable golf swing detection settings • Playback controls for reviewing recent golf swing videos • Save golf swing videos to Photos and organize them with labels • Compare two saved golf swing videos side by side • Draw lines, angles, and freehand annotations on paused videos • Share golf swing videos with your coach YOUR VIDEOS STAY ON YOUR DEVICES Golf swing detection runs on your device. Videos and body-pose data are not uploaded to the cloud. Paired devices transfer videos directly over an encrypted nearby connection. No SwingLoop account is required. SUBSCRIPTION SwingLoop requires a monthly or yearly subscription. One subscription works on devices using the same Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your App Store account settings. An internet connection is required for initial subscription setup and verification. Once this device has verified your subscription, you can practice offline. Terms of Use: https://golfswingloop.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://golfswingloop.com/privacy Support: support@golfswingloop.com

About

ViDelay

Features
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See your movement when you are ready to review it. ViDelay turns your iPhone or iPad into a delayed video feedback camera. Set a delay between 0 seconds and 2 minutes, perform your movement, and automatically watch it moments later – without stopping the camera or touching your device after every attempt. Ideal for springboard and platform diving, gymnastics, trampolining, track and field, golf, tennis, volleyball, basketball, soccer, handball, baseball, martial arts, weightlifting, CrossFit, climbing, dance, and many other sports. KEY FEATURES • Live video with an adjustable playback delay • Train continuously without stopping or rewinding • Save videos directly with audio • Select the exact time range you want to save • Frame-by-frame analysis for precise movement review • Filmstrip timeline for quick and accurate navigation • Zoom and freely move around the analysis image • Switch between front and rear cameras • Zoom, mirror, and rotate the video • Automatic orientation and full-screen display • Adjustable video quality and frame rate, depending on your device • Optional grid or crosshair for better visual guidance • Control lock to prevent accidental changes during training REPLAY ON THE BIG SCREEN Send the delayed video to a TV using AirPlay, or connect your device to a monitor or projector via HDMI. Your iPhone or iPad remains the control center while the external display shows only the full-screen replay. SAVE AND ANALYZE Choose exactly which previous time range you want to save or analyze. Saved videos include the corresponding audio and can be stored in your photo library or shared with others. PRIVATE AND LOCAL ViDelay does not require an account. Camera footage and analysis are processed locally on your device and are not uploaded to the cloud. Whether you train alone, work with a coach, or support an entire training group, ViDelay makes immediate visual feedback simple, flexible, and available wherever you train. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SwingLoop4 screens
ViDelay2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SwingLoop at none against ViDelay's shown. SwingLoop also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). ViDelay's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. SwingLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ViDelay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwingLoop ships an update weekly, ViDelay every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SwingLoop versus ViDelay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwingLoopViDelay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDarwin LabsRob Bertram

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SwingLoop

Subscriptions2
  • SwingLoop Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • SwingLoop Pro Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

ViDelay

Subscriptions1
  • ViDelay Pro – Monatlich7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • ViDelay Pro – Dauerzugriff$8.99

Questions

Is SwingLoop free?
SwingLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ViDelay free?
ViDelay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SwingLoop or ViDelay have ads?
ViDelay shows ads; SwingLoop does not.
Which is updated more often, SwingLoop or ViDelay?
SwingLoop ships an update weekly, and ViDelay every 2 days. Most recently, SwingLoop was updated on October 14, 2026 and ViDelay on October 9, 2026.

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