# Seam Reader — Mobile Batting Practice Game > Mobile game to improve baseball/softball hitting by recognizing pitch spin. (iPhone/iPad app by Jared Tiefenthaler.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seam-reader/id1502833772 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jared Tiefenthaler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477383661) - Category: Sports, Games, Trivia - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99) - Rating: 3.86/5 from 64 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 164 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2020-04-05 - Data updated: 2026-07-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seam-reader/id1502833772/reviews.md ## What is Seam Reader? The ONLY WAY to actually get BETTER AT HITTING by playing on your phone. Seam Reading is the ability to recognize a pitch by how it looks. Each pitch has a different “face” that the spin creates. Knowing what each pitch looks like could be the difference between strike 3, or a home run. In Seam Reader all the balls and pitches use real life analytics in RPM as well as MPH. From a little league fastball all the way up to a major league heater, the app has it all. Discover what every pitch looks like in our one of a kind Learn Mode, that features 6 pitches for baseball and 6 for softball. Practice a variety of pitches and difficulties in the Batting Cage mode. Here speeds vary from your average little leaguer to your major league or Olympic level ace! Test your Seam Reading skills in Career Mode. With increasing variety of pitches and speeds, the accuracy is as real to life as it gets on a phone. Download now if you want to get better at “the hardest thing to do in sports” - hitting. ## Key features - Learn pitch "faces" from spin - Real-life analytics (RPM, MPH) - Learn Mode for 6 baseball/softball pitches - Batting Cage for practice - Career Mode with increasing difficulty - Adjustable pitch speeds ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 100 Seed Pack | $0.99 | one-time | | 600 Seed Pack | $4.99 | one-time | | 1000 Seed Pack | $7.99 | one-time | | Season Pass | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 24) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seam-reader/id1502833772/reviews.md ### 2/5 — doesnt work *2026-05-27, version 1.18* i just got the app and i tried putting my email and its not even letting me type in my whole email. havent tried it yet and its just not letting me sign up. ### 1/5 — Area to put email in not big enough *2024-11-17, version 1.18* I couldn’t even use the app because my email was too long for the space where I had to put down my email to sign up. ### 5/5 — Perfect app for new and expert batters *2023-07-31, version 1.15* Amazing platform to develop new batters and expert very simple and easy to use ### 5/5 — Love this app *2023-07-31, version 1.15* Great way to kill time and help improve my game. ### 5/5 — Very Realistic *2023-07-26, version 1.15* If you grip it different, it’s going to look different so each pitch coming at you looks pretty realistic to me. It is said that this is real analytics and real RPMs. Feels and looks like a Homerun to me. ### 1/5 — Bad *2022-10-05, version 1.15* Not good ### 1/5 — VERY buggy *2022-07-06, version 1.15* I had this app at one point and it worked just fine. No bugs no glitches but then all of the sudden when I tried opening the app it froze and never opened so I deleted it and reinstalled it and again it started working just fine until today. Now it either kicks me out or (it rarely kicks me out) sometimes it doesn’t let me start the career mode and when it does sometimes there a small yellow dot on the softball that really stands out and it eventually crashes the game. :( One other thing… its saying I have 0 high school hits. It’s showing my little league, college, professional and Olympic hits just not my high school hits. Anyways that’s all I have to say. Please please please get it fixed bc I don’t want this app to be a waist of time and money ### 5/5 — Seam readers *2022-07-01, version 1.15* Very good app ### 3/5 — Good game *2022-06-09* Wish there was more of a story to it other then take 5 pitches and then u move up a rank until the majors which just seem to go on which makes it very reparative and boring once you start playing a hit ### 1/5 — Spins not accurate *2022-04-29, version 1.15* The left and right symbols are reversed, so the softball screwball spin in wrong, and so is the curveball spin. ## Frequently asked questions about Seam Reader ### What is Seam Reader? Seam Reader is a mobile application designed to help users improve their baseball and softball hitting skills. It focuses on teaching players to recognize different types of pitches by their visual appearance, which is created by the spin of the ball. ### How does Seam Reader help me get better at hitting? The app teaches you the 'seam reading' skill, which is the ability to identify a pitch based on how it looks due to its spin. By understanding the unique 'face' of each pitch, you can make better decisions at the plate, potentially turning strikes into home runs. ### What modes are available in Seam Reader? Seam Reader offers three main modes: Learn Mode, where you can discover the appearance of 6 baseball and 6 softball pitches; Batting Cage mode, for practicing against various pitches and difficulties; and Career Mode, which tests your skills with increasing pitch variety and speeds. ### What kind of pitches and speeds can I expect? The app uses real-life analytics for RPM and MPH, simulating pitches from little league fastballs to major league heaters. You can practice against a wide range of speeds, from average little leaguer levels up to major league or Olympic ace speeds. ### Is Seam Reader free to download and use? The application is free to download and offers in-app purchases. This means you can start using the app for free, with options to purchase additional features or content within the app. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.18 — 2024-06-19 Adding Seam Reader Pro to banner and preparing for future updates App icon fix ### 1.17 — 2024-06-15 Adding Seam Reader Pro to banner and preparing for future updates. ### 1.16 — 2024-05-05 Minor bug fixes Minor performance fixes Removing unused packages Preparing for summer challenges ### 1.15 — 2021-09-12 Get your Seam Reader Pro Promotional Credit! Cleaned up app interface Ballers are now unlocked for all Big things ahead! ### 1.14 — 2021-02-18 Season Pass is Here! - Earn Seeds, Ballers, and new PVP Backgrounds - Complete the Season Pass to enter the limited time Giveaway Battle Pitch Unlocked for All Major UI Updates Leaderboards New Sounds ## Apps similar to Seam Reader | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BASIQs Softball](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basiqs-softball/id1034912896) | 3.2 (61) | Free | Sports | | [iScore Baseball and Softball](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscore-baseball-and-softball/id364364675) | 4.2 (1,413) | Free | Sports | | [GameChanger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamechanger/id1308415878) | 4.9 (856,847) | Free | Sports | | [Baseball Softball Pocket Coach](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-softball-pocket-coach/id633644009) | 4.7 (505) | $4.99 | Sports | | [Ball Strike Clicker Baseball](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-strike-clicker-baseball/id519635218) | 4.6 (342) | Free | Sports | | [Speed Gun for Baseball](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-gun-for-baseball/id1405956520) | 4.3 (442) | Free | Sports | ## More apps by Jared Tiefenthaler - [Seam Reader Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seam-reader-pro/id6451088109) All apps by Jared Tiefenthaler: https://appshunter.io/developer/1477383661 ## Related topics [4app ultimate pitching program](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/4app-ultimate-pitching-program) --- *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 2026-07-05.*