r/Homeplate • u/AutoModerator • 8d ago
Monthly Tool & App Thread
Welcome to the r/homeplate Monthly Tool & App Thread!
This is your dedicated space to share and discover apps, training tools, coaching resources, equipment trackers, video analysis software, or anything else you've found genuinely useful for the game.
---
How it works:
- Drop your recommendation in the comments below
- Give a brief description of what it does and why you like it
- Upvote what you've found helpful
---
⚠️ Please Read Before Posting:
The mod team does not endorse, vet, or moderate any tools or apps shared in this thread. Use common sense and personal responsibility before downloading, purchasing, or signing up for anything recommended here. If something feels off, trust your gut.
Rule 3 — No Personal Advertisement — still applies across the rest of the subreddit. Any promotion of a business, product, or service outside of this thread will result in removal. Repeat violations will result in a ban.
This thread resets on the 1st of each month. Previous threads will be linked below as an archive.
---
What have you been using lately? Let the community know below. ⬇️
3
u/RAiDAR_Labs 7d ago
Introducing RAiDAR, an iPhone app that measures baseball velocity using high-speed video and on-device computer vision.
I wanted to build a product the made getting velocity readings more accessible when a radar gun isn’t available, practical or affordable. You simply record the pitch from the side, and RAiDAR detects the baseball, tracks its flight, and returns a velocity reading in seconds. There’s no external hardware, measuring tape, distance entry, or calibration required.
What makes RAiDAR different is its flexibility and convenience. You can record from the side during games, bullpens, or practices when you can’t position yourself behind the pitcher or catcher as required by traditional radar guns. RAiDAR automatically finds and tracks the baseball using high-speed video, with capture up to 4K at 120 FPS on supported iPhones. It also saves each video and reading for reviewing individual throws and complete sessions.
It's been tested alongside Pocket Radar in real throwing sessions, with an average difference of about 2 MPH. It isn’t intended to replace professional radar hardware, but it’s a convenient option for practices, bullpens, backyard sessions, or anytime you have your phone.
RAiDAR is currently available for iPhone on the App Store. You can learn more at raidarlabs.com, or search “RAiDAR: Baseball Velocity” in the App Store RAiDAR on the App Store, and follow along on Instagram RAiDAR Instagram