Comparison

PlaySight vs Simply Recruited

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

Head to head
About

PlaySight

This platform offers a comprehensive sports video and analytics solution for athletes and coaches. It enables live streaming, instant replays, and detailed video analysis with professional coaching tools, helping users train efficiently, improve performance, and achieve victory.

Highlights
  • Live streaming and broadcasting
  • Instant replay and video analysis
  • Professional coaching tools
  • Highlight and recruiting video creation
  • Progress tracking with video and analytics
  • Remote coaching capabilities
Features
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Connect. Track. Win. PlaySight is an all-in-one sports video and analytics platform. Athletes across over 25 sports and all over the world are using PlaySight’s Smart technology to train more efficiently, improve faster and win more. PlaySight’s camera-based SmartCourt system live streams, records video, provides instant replay & professional coaching tools, and much more. And the PlaySight app has many of the same features, regardless of whether you use a SmartCourt or not. Use the PlaySight app to review your sports video and data, live stream your own sports action, create coaching & highlight video clips, and analyze video with professional tools – frame-by-frame, slow-motion, drawing and analysis functions & much more. PlaySight is connecting the next generation of athletes. Download the app today to get the Edge. LIVE VIDEO, STREAMING & BROADCASTING Watch HD and 4k live streams from SmartCourts all over the world Turn your phone or tablet into a SmartCourt with live streaming/broadcasting capabilities Share your live sports action with fans, friends and family through e-mail, text & social media Use the PlaySight app to access real-time video from multiple angles – great for officiating, VAR (video-assisted replay) and more ANALYZE Review all of your SmartCourt video sessions Upload your own videos to the PlaySight platform to create videos and access the tools Create videos with voice-overs and annotations to share with players and coaches Add drawings and biomechanical analysis to all videos Track your progress over time with video and PlaySight analytics COACH Review SmartCourt sessions from all of your athletes Create custom coaching clips for your players Remotely work with players through live streaming and easy video sharing tools Use Airplay and other technology to access the PlaySight app features in real-time during practices and on the sidelines during games SHARE Create highlight and recruiting videos with the PlaySight video editor Broadcast your sports moments to the world Post all content to the most popular platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and export to your device to share on Instagram & Snapchat Log in to SmartCourts directly with the PlaySight app by scanning the on-court QR code TESTIMONIALS “PlaySight has been a valuable tool for our coaches and basketball operations staff. Bob Myers – General Manager, Golden State Warriors “The features that are most useful for me are the number of camera angles available, because volleyball is such a game of angles. It gives me the capability to watch a play from what the offense is seeing and what the defense is seeing in the same play.” Hannah Allison – Ensworth School Volleyball Coach “PlaySight has helped our team in so many ways, from immediate video analysis and statistics to competitive drills and line calling.” Sam Paul – UNC Men’s Tennis – Head Coach “PlaySight adds value to our facility. We’ve gotten great feedback from our coaches. They’re really appreciating having this type of a tool in their development process.” Chad Faulkner – Founder & CEO of Sports Academy “PlaySight is revolutionizing the sport… there is no other technology currently in tennis that is as advanced. PlaySight is exactly what we need to analyze my game and the things I need to improve on.” Novak Djokovic – Former ATP #1 Ranked Men’s Player “PlaySight adds value to our facility. We’ve gotten great feedback from our coaches. They’re really appreciating having this type of a tool in their development process, and I don’t think they would do without at this point. Wes Swift – Jonesboro Academy Head Basketball Coach “PlaySight’s live replay is a great tool for players that are visual learners. It helps our coaches correct issues as they happen, instead of days later.” Nick Terruso – Purdue Boilermakers Basketball – Director of Video

About

Simply Recruited

This app connects student-athletes with college coaches and vice versa. It facilitates the college sports recruiting process by allowing users to build profiles, discover opportunities, and communicate directly. Features include profile creation, program browsing, and mutual matching for efficient connections.

Highlights
  • Athlete and coach profile creation
  • College program browsing
  • Mutual matching system
  • Direct messaging
  • Video and photo portfolio uploads
  • Push notifications for matches
Features
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Connect with college coaches or discover talented athletes. Simply Recruited makes the tennis recruiting process faster, smarter, and more personal. Whether you're a student-athlete looking to play at the collegiate level or a coach searching for the right talent to build your program, Simply Recruited brings both sides together in one place. FOR ATHLETES: - Build a detailed profile showcasing your academic scores, playing style and rankings - Browse college tennis programs across D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and NJCAA divisions - Share your UTR and WTN Singles and Doubles ratings and rankings - Like coaches and programs that match your goals and get notified when there's mutual interest - Message coaches directly once you've matched - Upload photos and videos to build your recruiting portfolio FOR COACHES: - Discover prospective athletes filtered to your program's academic and athletic requirements - View detailed athlete profiles including GPA, SAT/ACT/TOEFL/Duo Lingo scores, and playing preferences - Set your recruiting class, term, division, and conference so athletes find you - Match with interested athletes and start conversations instantly - Review photo and video portfolios to evaluate talent before reaching out KEY FEATURES: - Swipe-based discovery to quickly explore profiles - Mutual matching ensures both sides are interested before connecting - Built-in messaging for seamless communication - Push notifications so you never miss a match or message - Verified phone number authentication for a trusted community - Sign in with email, Google or Apple - Available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German Your path to collegiate sports starts here. Download Simply Recruited and take the next step in your recruiting journey!

Screenshots

PlaySight4 screens
Simply Recruited4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simply Recruited at 100% against PlaySight's 23%. Simply Recruited also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). PlaySight's advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simply Recruited holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlaySight has 140 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of PlaySight's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simply Recruited's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlaySight ships an update every 2 weeks, Simply Recruited weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PlaySight versus Simply Recruited: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaySightSimply Recruited
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (140 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings140 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB82 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPlaySightSimplyRecruited

Customer experience

PlaySight

All ratings135 ratings
Positive42.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative49.6%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive23.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative68.3%

Simply Recruited

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PlaySight

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • Sessions not getting stored
  • App is slow and doesn't load/progress
  • Videos stuck at '0% Uploading'
  • Login issues, booting back to home screen
  • App constantly asking for updates
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  • App crashes
  • Subscribe button not working
  • Links to matches only open in browser
  • Frequent need to reset password
  • Video keeps flipping upside down
  • Bad video and audio quality
  • Stuttering and stopped video
  • Inaccurate scores and clock times
  • No 'Sign in with Apple' option
  • Freezing video during live streams
  • Difficulty creating an account (password, date selection)
  • Inability to scroll and select fields
  • Multiple pending charges for purchases
  • Cannot find a way to download video
  • No livestream available for events
  • Incorrect video color and scoreboard information
  • System breakdowns
  • App requires updates but still shows update needed
  • Editing and creating clips is difficult
  • Video playback is cumbersome
  • Cannot swipe to see stats
  • App crashes on iPad Pro during live streams

Requested features

14 requests
  • Allow direct import to other editing apps like iMovie
  • Simplify the recording process (e.g., scan and record immediately)
  • Improve video stabilization to prevent flipping
  • Provide a more professional interface
  • Allow users to reserve times for future streams
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  • Improve filtering for game rosters
  • Make editing and cropping videos easier within the app
  • Allow downloading videos for external editing
  • Create an iPad Pro version
  • Provide a clean screen for video viewing with a scroll wheel
  • Allow users to trim full-length games more easily
  • Improve the ability to change camera views in the editor
  • Enable swipe for stats functionality
  • Allow users under 13 to complete parent activation

Simply Recruited

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PlaySight

No in-app purchases

None

Simply Recruited

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlaySight free?
PlaySight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simply Recruited free?
Simply Recruited is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PlaySight or Simply Recruited?
Simply Recruited is rated higher. PlaySight averages 2.9 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Simply Recruited averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PlaySight or Simply Recruited have ads?
Neither PlaySight nor Simply Recruited shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlaySight or Simply Recruited?
PlaySight ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simply Recruited weekly. Most recently, PlaySight was updated on October 26, 2026 and Simply Recruited on October 24, 2026.

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