# SlowMo vs Upper Hand APEX

The clearest difference is monetization model: SlowMo at free with in-app purchases against Upper Hand APEX's subscription. SlowMo also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 7). Upper Hand APEX's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SlowMo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Upper Hand APEX sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SlowMo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SlowMo has 1.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of SlowMo's written reviews are positive against 91% of Upper Hand APEX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SlowMo ships an update weekly, Upper Hand APEX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SlowMo | Upper Hand APEX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowmo-video-analysis/id843274461/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upper-hand-apex/id1054510298/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 38 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pico Brothers](https://appshunter.io/developer/333249823) | [Upper Hand, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195693369) |

## What reviewers say

### SlowMo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowmo-video-analysis/id843274461)

Analyze videos frame by frame with precise slow-motion playback and instant replay. Enhance your understanding with drawing tools, voiceovers, and remote coaching capabilities. Save and share your detailed video analysis easily.

**Highlights:** Slow-motion playback, Frame-by-frame analysis, Scrub wheel control, Telestration tools, Voiceover recording, Remote coaching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional | $9.99 | per year |
| Coach | $69.99 | per year |
| Edit / Remove watermark | $5.99 | one-time |
| Precision Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Slowmo Ultra | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for video analysis
- 🚀 Great for coaching
- 💡 Useful for learning techniques
- 🚀 Excellent slow motion playback
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Video rendering/saving issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with high frame rate videos
- 🔍 Lack of zoom/repositioning features
- 🔊 Issues with audio recording/playback

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- App crashes during video rendering
- Slow motion playback not working as expected
- Annotations/drawings not behaving as intended
- Compatibility issues with certain devices/cameras

**Requested features**

- Add pinch-to-zoom functionality
- Allow adjusting position and size of drawn lines/annotations
- Improve video rendering and saving reliability
- Support higher frame rates (120fps, 240fps)
- Add option to mute audio during playback


### Upper Hand APEX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upper-hand-apex/id1054510298)

This platform streamlines video analysis for coaches and athletes, enabling efficient client training and personal performance review. It offers seamless video sharing, organization, and remote mentorship capabilities without relying on external services.

**Highlights:** Efficient video analysis for coaches and athletes, Seamless video sharing and review, Remote mentorship program support, Customizable video organization, Unlimited cloud storage, Personal iOS and web app access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Use | $3.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Coach and Athlete | $6.99 | per month |
| Personal Use | $34.99 | per year |
| Coach and Athlete | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SlowMo free?

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

### Is Upper Hand APEX free?

Upper Hand APEX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SlowMo or Upper Hand APEX?

SlowMo is rated higher. SlowMo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Upper Hand APEX averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do SlowMo or Upper Hand APEX have ads?

Neither SlowMo nor Upper Hand APEX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SlowMo or Upper Hand APEX?

SlowMo ships an update weekly, and Upper Hand APEX every 2 weeks. Most recently, SlowMo was updated on October 29, 2026 and Upper Hand APEX on October 24, 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.*