# Ball Speed — Pitch Speed with Your Phone!

> iPhone app to estimate baseball and softball pitch speed using audio or tap timing. (iPhone/iPad app by Joel Telling.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-speed/id6762416582 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joel Telling](https://appshunter.io/developer/834676065)
- Category: Sports, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-speed/id6762416582/reviews.md

## What is Ball Speed?

Ball Speed estimates how fast a pitch travels using only your iPhone — no radar gun, no external hardware.

THREE WAYS TO TIME A PITCH
• Audio — Tap to start, then let your phone's microphone catch the impact of ball-on-mitt or ball-on-bat. Works surprisingly well in game conditions, including moderate crowd noise.
• Hold — Press and hold when the ball is released, release when it lands. Good for one-person timing.
• Tap-Tap — Tap at release, tap again at impact. Simple and reliable.

BUILT FOR BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL
• Pitching distance presets — MLB (60.5 ft), Youth / Little League (46 ft), Middle School (54 ft), plus custom distances
• Optional pitcher and field name tags — sticky, so you don't have to re-enter them every pitch
• Full pitch history saved offline — review your session or clear it anytime

YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR PHONE
No accounts. No sign-in. No analytics. No ads. No network activity. Ball Speed is fully offline — pitches you record never leave your device.

GOOD TO KNOW
Ball Speed is a training and practice tool, not an MLB-grade radar gun. The audio and tap triggers carry small timing variations, so take readings as a useful estimate rather than an exact number. Accuracy improves with a consistent setup (same distance, same capture method, same phone position).

Perfect for pitchers tracking progress, coaches running bullpen sessions, parents at the field, and softball or baseball players of any age.

## Key features

- Estimate pitch speed with phone
- Audio, Hold, and Tap-Tap timing methods
- Baseball and softball distance presets
- Pitcher and field name tagging
- Offline pitch history
- No ads or network activity


## Frequently asked questions about Ball Speed

### How does Ball Speed estimate pitch speed?

Ball Speed uses your iPhone's microphone to detect the sound of the ball hitting the mitt or bat, or it can be timed by tapping the screen at release and impact. It then calculates the speed based on the time and preset distances.

### What baseball and softball distances does Ball Speed support?

Ball Speed includes presets for MLB (60.5 ft), Youth / Little League (46 ft), Middle School (54 ft), and allows for custom distance inputs.

### Can I use Ball Speed offline?

Yes, Ball Speed is fully offline. All pitch data is saved locally on your device, and there is no network activity or sign-in required.

### Is Ball Speed accurate enough for professional use?

Ball Speed is designed as a training and practice tool, not an MLB-grade radar gun. While it provides a useful estimate, minor timing variations exist, so readings should be considered estimates rather than exact numbers.

### Does Ball Speed have ads?

No, Ball Speed is completely ad-free. The app description explicitly states 'No ads' and emphasizes its offline nature with no network activity.

### What devices is Ball Speed compatible with?

Ball Speed is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It requires iOS 4+ and is compatible with iPod Touch.

### How often is Ball Speed updated?

The latest version of Ball Speed is 1.0, last updated on April 23, 2026. As a new release, future updates will depend on developer plans and user feedback.

### What is the age rating for Ball Speed?

Ball Speed has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and general audiences.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-04-23

No release notes.

## More apps by Joel Telling

- [Orange Banana](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orange-banana/id834676062)
- [SOLVD: Daily Math Puzzle Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solvd-daily-math-puzzle-game/id6762657288)

All apps by Joel Telling: https://appshunter.io/developer/834676065

## Related topics

[ball speed radar](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ball-speed-radar) · [pitching speed softball](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pitching-speed-softball)

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