# Blast Baseball vs Video Delay Instant Replay

The clearest difference is ads: Video Delay Instant Replay at none against Blast Baseball's shown. Video Delay Instant Replay also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (51% vs 29%). Blast Baseball's advantage is chart position (#139 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blast Baseball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Video Delay Instant Replay sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Delay Instant Replay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 652 and 536 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Blast Baseball's written reviews are positive against 51% of Video Delay Instant Replay's.

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, Video Delay Instant Replay every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast Baseball | Video Delay Instant Replay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (652 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-baseball/id696974849/reviews) | **[4.5 (536 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-delay-instant-replay/id1135528824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **652** | 536 |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | **50.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blast Motion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/696974852) | [michal bojanowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135528823) |

## What reviewers say

### Blast Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-baseball/id696974849)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app uses bat sensor technology to analyze baseball swings. It records video, overlays swing metrics, and provides 3D swing analysis. Coaches can use it for player development and recruitment.

**Highlights:** Bat sensor integration, Automatic swing detection and video clipping, Overlay of swing metrics (Bat Speed, Time to Contact, etc.), 3D swing path analysis, Live mode for real-time feedback, Side-by-side swing comparison, Mobile video analysis with voice-over

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlastMotion Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| BlastMotion Annual | $74.90 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Immediate feedback on swing metrics
- 🎯 Accurate bat speed and attack angle measurements
- 📱 Quick data delivery to app after contact
- 🏆 Helpful for tracking progress over time
- 👨‍🏫 Useful for coaches to set baselines and track team progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive subscription paywall for previously free features
- 🔐 Data held hostage behind subscription walls
- 🧩 Convoluted app interface and navigation
- 📊 Overwhelming number of metrics for casual users
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Bluetooth connectivity drops frequently
- Swings fail to record or sync to cloud
- Video upload and processing failures
- App freezes during live capture sessions

**Requested features**

- User-selectable difficulty levels (novice, intermediate, expert)
- Ability to overlay biometrics on video
- Separate tracking for multiple children
- iPad landscape mode support
- Integration with GoPro for video capture


### Video Delay Instant Replay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-delay-instant-replay/id1135528824)

This app transforms your device into a sports analysis tool, providing instant video feedback for coaching and self-improvement. Analyze technique in real-time or slow-motion, with support for external cameras and privacy-focused operation.

**Highlights:** Instant video feedback, Slow-motion replay, Frame-by-frame analysis, External camera support, Split screen / Versus mode, On-screen drawing tools, Remote control functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly (7 Days Free) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly (1 Week Free) | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly (1 Week Free) | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great tool for players and coaches
- 👍 Allows self-correction and immediate feedback
- 👍 Useful for various sports (baseball, softball, golf, archery, swimming, diving)
- 👍 High-quality video features (2k resolution, zoom, export)
- 👍 Innovative for live stream drawing overlays

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Subscription model is a major con
- 👎 Many features locked behind premium/subscription
- 👎 Free version is limited or unusable due to ads
- 👎 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 👎 App crashes or becomes unstable

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes consistently with specific settings
- Delay-video not starting without premium
- Cannot log in to use paid pro features on a new device
- Playback not working for videos
- Ads popping up that won't go away, requiring app restart

**Requested features**

- Ability to tag and clip video by athletes for easy review
- VR mode for delayed viewing
- Ability to draw on the screen and have the drawing remain in place
- Option to set 'action time'
- Improvement for iPhone X aspect ratio


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blast Baseball free?

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

### Is Video Delay Instant Replay free?

Video Delay Instant Replay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blast Baseball or Video Delay Instant Replay?

Video Delay Instant Replay is rated higher. Blast Baseball averages 4.0 out of 5 from 652 ratings, while Video Delay Instant Replay averages 4.5 from 536 ratings.

### Do Blast Baseball or Video Delay Instant Replay have ads?

Blast Baseball shows ads; Video Delay Instant Replay does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blast Baseball or Video Delay Instant Replay?

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, and Video Delay Instant Replay every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blast Baseball was updated on November 1, 2026 and Video Delay Instant Replay on November 1, 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.*