# Pitchman Radar Gun

> Mobile app for measuring baseball pitch speed using phone camera. (iPhone/iPad app by Bob Edmonston.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitchman-radar-gun/id717140408 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bob Edmonston](https://appshunter.io/developer/422547288)
- Category: Sports, Health & Fitness
- Price: $2.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitchman-radar-gun/id717140408/reviews.md

## What is Pitchman Radar Gun?

Pitchman lets you accurately measure pitch speed with the camera - it's the only radar gun app to give true MPH.

Features include:

- Capture high frame rate video (240 FPS)
- Easily step through individual video frames to mark the precise start and end point of a pitch.
- A magnifying lens enabling you to zoom in on any portion of a video - perfect for videos shot from the bleachers or behind a backstop.
- Adjust the mound distance to level of play (little league, softball, college, MLB), even after editing.
- Calculates average and peak pitch speed with up to 1 MPH accuracy!
- Export and share your video to your camera roll or email it to others in FULL RES HD - no loss of quality.  
- Awesome special effects include slow motion playback during pitch, ultra-fast pitch timer, ball-tracking tracers, and pitch stats fading in at the end of the video. 
- Add pitcher name, team and pitch type for display with your pitch speed. Share a freeze frame photo of your pitch with MPH stats via Facebook or Twitter.

Pitchman was conceived of and designed by a Dad and little league coach to use with his kids and developed with attention to detail and a genuine passion for the game. Suggestions are always welcome and your satisfaction is guaranteed.

## Key features

- High frame rate video capture (240 FPS)
- Precise pitch start/end point marking
- Magnifying lens for zoomed analysis
- Adjustable mound distance for different leagues
- Accurate average and peak speed calculation
- Export and share full resolution HD video
- Special effects like slow motion and ball tracers

## Chart rankings

- #136 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitchman-radar-gun/id717140408/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works as advertised⚾️👍🏻

*2020-11-17*

This is the only radar gun app I've found that actually works. The ability to mark the pitch start and end times give you very accurate values - better than real radar gun as you can record from many angles and save the results to a video. Worth the money!

### 2/5 — Great idea; rough execution

*2018-12-13*

Most baseball radar apps are more a test of your thumb accuracy than a precision tool for measuring MPH.  Of course, NO phone has an actual radar, so all apps must employ some form of the equation d=rt to calculate velocity.
While Pitchman gives you pinpoint accuracy in locating the exact frame of release and catch, the software has stability issues, which scrubs the joy right from it. 
Since the developer has not upgraded it in a while, I suspect others will soon pick up on the idea and make a better app.  I’ll be looking for it, too.

### 5/5 — Accurate and versatile

*2018-08-09*

This app is so simple yet so effective. Way better then any other app I’ve seen and way more accurate. I have tested it with my son pitching against my radar gun and was within 1-2mph at 60mph.  Takes a little time set release point and catching point. It is only as effective as the information you feed it. Just the feature of showing video with time frame by frame is also useful for swing evaluation or various other things. Great app!

### 2/5 — Support site down...

*2018-02-14*

I just downloaded your app. It crashes when I try to import video from the library and also when using the camera.   When I try to use the camera from within the app it “soft crashes” back to the home screen. I was able to make a test recording and add the markers once but have not been able to repeat.

Can you help or are you working on an update? The app is promising and a good idea.

Also you support site seems to be down.

### 5/5 — Very accurate

*2017-02-14*

Took me a while to figure out, but when I did I got excellent results. It's perfect for my kid in travel ball.

### 5/5 — Awesome App!

*2016-10-15*

This is awesome! Set distance, mark release, mark catch...accurate feedback. As for the distance/speed issue addressed in another review, the overlooked component is time. The reviewer is telling the app the ball covered a greater distance and the app is registering the same time for distance traveled. If the ball covers a greater distance in the same time, the speed has to be faster.

### 1/5 — Application is more Trouble then it's worth!

*2016-09-28*

I have not had any success getting this Application to work. It is difficult to understand and not worth the money or headaches.

### 3/5 — Confused!

*2016-07-23*

When I change the distance further the speed is faster so when I put it at 35 feet (for 10U FastPitch) her speed is slower! Wouldn't the closer you are be faster?

### 5/5 — Good app

*2016-07-09*

This is a very legit & accurate app. I looked and looked to find an accurate radar app to tell me how fast I throw but couldn't find anything besides faulty touch and release apps. For this all you need is a video from any angle & I got a perfect mph # on my fastball. Excellent app, well worth the 1.99 as apposed to a 1500 $ radar gun. Absolutely fantastic, perfect to figure out pitch speed.

### 2/5 — App won't even download

*2016-05-16, version 2.2*

I'd try another app. This one wouldn't even download.

## Frequently asked questions about Pitchman Radar Gun

### How accurate is Pitchman's pitch speed measurement?

Pitchman calculates average and peak pitch speed with up to 1 MPH accuracy. It achieves this by capturing high frame rate video (240 FPS) and allowing precise marking of the pitch's start and end points.

### What devices does Pitchman support?

Pitchman is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The app was last updated on March 21, 2025, indicating ongoing development and compatibility.

### Can I adjust the mound distance in Pitchman?

Yes, you can adjust the mound distance to match different levels of play, including little league, softball, college, and MLB, even after editing. This feature ensures accurate readings regardless of the game context.

### How can I share my analyzed pitches with Pitchman?

Pitchman allows you to export and share your analyzed videos to your camera roll or email in full resolution HD with no loss of quality. You can also share a freeze-frame photo with MPH stats via Facebook or Twitter.

### What special effects are available in Pitchman?

Pitchman offers special effects such as slow-motion playback during the pitch, an ultra-fast pitch timer, ball-tracking tracers, and pitch statistics that fade in at the end of the video.

### What is the age rating for Pitchman?

Pitchman has an age rating of 4+. The app was developed with attention to detail by a dad and little league coach, suggesting a focus on user-friendliness for a broad audience.

### How often is Pitchman updated?

The latest version of Pitchman is 2.8, and it was last updated on March 21, 2025. This indicates a recent update, suggesting the app is actively maintained.

### Does Pitchman have any in-app purchases or ads?

No, Pitchman does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements. The app is a one-time purchase at $2.99, offering an uninterrupted user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8 — 2025-03-21

- Bugfix for sharing issue
- UI Updates

### 2.7 — 2021-12-31

Updates for iOS 14

### 2.6 — 2020-11-18

Fixed support and privacy URLs

### 2.5 — 2020-11-17

Bug fixes

### 2.4 — 2017-02-15

Faster Video Processing

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All apps by Bob Edmonston: https://appshunter.io/developer/422547288

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