# Home Runtaro

> Baseball batting game focused on timing to hit home runs. (iPhone/iPad app by hap Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-runtaro/id1474529831 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [hap Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470473550)
- Category: Games, Sports, Casual, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 103 App Store ratings · 103 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: Korean, Dutch, German (Germany), Russian, European Spanish, American English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) and 2 more
- Released: 2019-08-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-runtaro/id1474529831/reviews.md

## What is Home Runtaro?

Get as many homeruns as possible!
All types of pitchers will appear one after another.
Can you achieve the successful ending!?

How to play
See the pitcher throw the ball, tap it with a good timing and hit the ball.
If you hit an object other than the ball, it will make a one-out.


hap Inc.
I'm indie game developer.
http://app.hap.ne.jp
https://twitter.com/hap_inc

## Key features

- Hit home runs
- Variety of pitchers
- Timing-based gameplay
- Avoid making outs
- Achieve successful ending

## What do users think of Home Runtaro?

Overall sentiment: overwhelmingly positive

**Pros**

- 😂 Hilarious and absurd humor
- 🎮 Challenging gameplay
- 💖 Emotional and heartwarming story
- 💯 Addictive and fun
- 💎 Creative and unique concept
- 🎵 Great sound effects and music
- 🤩 Satisfying to master
- 👍 No in-app purchases
- ✨ Unexpected plot twists
- 🏆 Rewarding ending
- 🤩 Visually appealing art style
- 🎮 Good for killing time
- 👍 Well-designed levels
- 💖 Emotional ending
- 🤣 Ridiculous pitchers
- 👍 Good for practice
- 🤩 Satisfying to clear levels
- 👍 Simple and engaging

**Cons**

- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult at times
- 📈 Some levels are too hard
- 🎯 Precise timing required
- 😩 Repetitive opening sequences
- 😠 Annoying audience
- 🐌 Slow progression for some

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Level 49 is extremely difficult
- Chameleon is hard to hit

**Most requested features**

- More stages
- More baseball-related apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 103)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-runtaro/id1474529831/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 難しい

*2026-06-13*

このゲームは子供には難しいです。もう少し難易度を下げて欲しいです。

### 5/5 — 素晴らしいクソゲーでした

*2026-06-12*

大しておもしろくもない、しょうもないゲームですが楽しませてもらいました。

無駄に難しいステージがあるのが腹が立ちます。改善は要求しません。

### 5/5 — 无敌了

*2026-04-27*

最好玩

### 5/5 — ひまつぶしにと思ったら

*2026-03-25*

くそだるいwwwwただの野球のゲームかと思ってたけど気がついたら世界救ってたwwwwほんまにだるいwwwwwくだらなさすぎてほんまにおもしろいwwwwwwwこれからもよろしくなwwww

### 5/5 — バッティングの極意

*2026-03-08*

男はバットを使いこなせないとね

### 5/5 — 素晴らしいゲーム

*2026-02-13*

このゲームには課金が必要ないのでとても楽しく遊べます。このゲームを考えてくれてありがとうございます😍また僕は野球部なので自主練にも繋がり毎日プレイしています。本当にありがとうございます。そしてできれば野球系のアプリをもう少し増やしていくともっとありがたいです。よろしくお願いします😎

### 5/5 — 很好的游戏

*2026-01-24*

拯救世界那一关我差点砸手机，不过整个游戏真的很好玩！！玩法上每个关卡都很有挑战性，bgm、音效和打击感做得也很不错，剧情上搞笑不失温情，拯救世界再跟学妹在一起！太棒啦！

### 5/5 — 最後が！

*2026-01-05*

正直に言って面白いし楽しいです！最初にこのゲームを見た時に面白そうって思ってダウンロードしたら想像以上に楽しかったです！一番ハッピーエンドは49と50がハッピーエンドだと思います！これからもアプリを開発してください！

### 5/5 — にまはよなろわまな

*2025-11-15*

たなからわなまぬか

### 5/5 — Funny game

*2025-10-05, version 1.0.2*

Funny and challenging

## Frequently asked questions about Home Runtaro

### What is Home Runtaro?

Home Runtaro is a simple arcade game where players aim to hit as many home runs as possible. It focuses on precise timing to strike the ball thrown by various pitchers.

### How do I play Home Runtaro?

To play, watch the pitcher throw the ball and tap the screen with good timing to hit it. Hitting anything other than the ball will result in an out.

### Is Home Runtaro free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What is the goal of the game?

The primary goal is to hit as many home runs as possible by accurately timing your taps. Successfully hitting the ball consistently can lead to achieving a successful ending in the game.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2019-08-17

Bug Fixes

### 1.0 — 2019-07-31

No release notes.

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