# New Star Baseball — A whole new ballgame

> Simulate a professional baseball player's career, balancing sports and lifestyle. (iPhone/iPad app by New Star Publishing Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-baseball/id1471629480 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [New Star Publishing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114811227)
- Category: Games, Sports, Role Playing, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 3,770 App Store ratings · 220 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 165 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-11-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-baseball/id1471629480/reviews.md

## What is New Star Baseball?

Step up to the plate as the next big baseball superstar - and experience the rollercoaster life of a professional player in ‘NEW STAR BASEBALL’, from the people who brought you the hit sports games ‘Retro Bowl’ and ’New Star Soccer’. 

Plucked straight out of high-school by top baseball scouts who believe you could be a rare two-way player, it's up to you to prove them right as you face the hard reality of competitive baseball in the big leagues.

Will you seize your chance and build on your one-in-a-million talents to make it to the hall of fame? Or will you plunge headlong into the high-rolling temptations of glitzy casinos and all the luxuries that money can buy?

FREE TO PLAY
Hundreds of hours of entertainment at your fingertips; start as a lower league rookie and make your way to the top!

EASY TO PICK UP
Enjoy multiple play styles with simple one-touch controls!

NEW FOR VERSION 2.0 - CHOOSE WHETHER TO PLAY THE NEW, IMPROVED PITCHING
Pitching is now completely optional! Talk to the Manager at any time to choose whether to be a two-way player or not.

PLAY YOUR WAY
Train your skills, grab the latest high-performance equipment, or use special abilities to gain the edge against ruthless opposition teams!

LIVE LIKE A BASEBALL STAR
All eyes are on you as a big-name sports celebrity - hang with the right people and treat yourself to the latest cars, condos and gadgets to impress the fans and the media!

## Key features

- Professional baseball career simulation
- Player skill training and development
- Optional pitching mechanics
- Lifestyle management and choices
- Equipment and ability upgrades
- Multiple play styles with one-touch controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bux Pack #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bux Pack #2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bux Pack #3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitial Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bat Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Gear Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Expert Gear Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expert Staff Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Expert Agent Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Staff Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| NRG Pro Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Agent Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bux Pack #4 | $23.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of New Star Baseball?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Good gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Addictive
- 👍 Great concept
- 🚀 Polished and well-developed

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent batting and fielding mechanics
- 🔋 Energy system too restrictive
- 🐛 Unrealistic player ratings and progression
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy at times
- 💰 Monetization model too aggressive

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Batting and hitting outcomes not matching player input
- Throwing to cutoff man not registering properly
- Inconsistent and unreliable base running mechanics
- Frequent crashes and black screen issues
- Progression system and ratings not accurately reflecting performance

**Most requested features**

- Allow choosing starting team
- Add stealing and triples
- Improve pitching and fielding controls
- Implement more realistic baseball statistics
- Provide option to skip tutorial

## Recent user reviews (10 of 220)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-baseball/id1471629480/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2026-08-14, version 2.0.8*

I absolutely love this game. I really appreciate that it takes a bit of work to really get good at it. I love the mini games - would be great to see some more; I'd love to be able to play the bases and maybe catch a few pitches - it might be nice to be able to select the position/s you want to play during a ballgame? Honestly though I can't complain, it's great fun!

### 5/5 — My experience

*2026-07-16, version 2.0.8*

I have won all games love it number 1 player

### 5/5 — got my friend’s uncle to quit gambling!

*2026-07-14, version 2.0.8*

my friend’s uncle loves baseball and had a gambling problem. he started playing this game now, and he used the casino feature to help him quit actually gambling!

### 3/5 — Decent Simulation, but…

*2026-07-07, version 2.0.8*

I feel like this game is geared toward kids, or adults who like games that allow them to succeed with minimal effort. 

Tasks like batting, pitching, fielding, and running have very simple mechanics, which would be fine if it actually took practice to do them well. However, I found each task way too easy. 

This is a disappointment coming from the same people who produced New Star Soccer, but that’s not a fair comparison. I say that because NSS is probably the best sports simulation in mobile game history. I doubt that it will ever be equaled, so I shouldn’t apply the same standard here. 

Regardless, plenty of people seem to really like this game, and good for them. As for me, I’ll just have to keep looking.

### 5/5 — Ahmir

*2026-06-29, version 2.0.8*

So good great job makeing this 
Project

### 5/5 — Fun

*2026-06-27, version 2.0.8*

This game is so fun for long car rides

### 3/5 — NSBB Review

*2026-06-20, version 2.0.8*

It’s fun, but too many ads, and I know they need to make money somehow but they have in game purchases for idiots to give them money with, I spend just as much if not more time watching ads compared to playing the actual game. Also, too often the game won’t load at all.

### 4/5 — Good game

*2026-06-10, version 2.0.8*

This is a good game but I think the we should be able to just be a pitcher too. And in the 1 way player, we should be able to pick our positions

### 3/5 — Op

*2026-06-07, version 2.0.8*

Maybe make it more realistic and let them play more

### 3/5 — Can’t really play it most of the f ing time but good

*2026-05-23, version 2.0.8*

The game is really easy and fun for people that are autistic like me but I can’t play it most of the f ing time, so if you wanna play this game ,don’t leave it for like a week

## Frequently asked questions about New Star Baseball

### What is New Star Baseball about?

New Star Baseball lets you step into the shoes of a professional baseball player. You'll manage your career, train your skills, make life choices, and aim for the Hall of Fame. It's a simulation game that covers both the on-field action and the off-field lifestyle of a star athlete.

### What are the key features of this baseball game?

Key features include simulating a full baseball career, training player skills, managing lifestyle choices, and an optional pitching mechanic that can be toggled. You can also upgrade equipment and use special abilities to gain an advantage.

### Is New Star Baseball free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play and offers hundreds of hours of entertainment. However, it does include in-app purchases, which can be used to enhance your gameplay experience or acquire in-game items.

### What kind of decisions do I make in the game?

You'll make decisions that impact your baseball career and personal life. This includes choosing how to train, whether to focus on pitching or hitting, how to spend your earnings on luxuries, and interacting with media and fans. Your choices determine if you become a legend or succumb to temptations.

### Can I choose to only play as a hitter?

Yes, the game allows you to choose your playstyle. For version 2.0 and later, pitching is completely optional. You can talk to the Manager at any time to decide whether you want to be a two-way player or focus solely on hitting.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.8 — 2024-05-07

Version 2.0.8 contains updates to security and privacy settings.

### 2.0.5 — 2021-11-03

Fixes for certain Achievements unlocking incorrectly.

### 2.0.4 — 2021-07-21

v2.0.4
- Rebalanced Sponsor relationship reductions
- Improved advice from the 3rd Base Coach

### 2.0.3 — 2021-05-25

Version 2.0.3 contains updates to security and privacy settings.

### 2.0.1 — 2021-02-17

v2.0 introduces several major changes to PITCHING, thanks to the great feedback which you have been giving us! 
- Pitching is now completely optional! Talk to the Manager at any time to choose whether to be a two-way player or not.
- You now pitch a complete at bat every time, up to a full count!
- No more returning to the mound after playing in the outfield.
- Pitching difficulty has been rebalanced to match these new changes.

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## More apps by New Star Publishing Ltd.

- [New Star Soccer G-Story](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-soccer-g-story/id1114811228)
- [New Star Soccer G-Story Ch 1-3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-soccer-g-story-ch-1-3/id1213970692)
- [New Star Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-manager/id1360417684)

All apps by New Star Publishing Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1114811227

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*
