# MyPackagedDeal vs The Softball Zone

The clearest difference is rating: The Softball Zone at 4.4 against MyPackagedDeal's 3.0. The Softball Zone also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (83% vs 60%). MyPackagedDeal's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyPackagedDeal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Softball Zone asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Softball Zone holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of MyPackagedDeal's written reviews are positive against 83% of The Softball Zone's.

MyPackagedDeal ships an update every 4 weeks, The Softball Zone monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyPackagedDeal | The Softball Zone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypackageddeal/id1005659743/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-softball-zone/id6745892012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Triple Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/1005659742) | [Charles Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750618933) |

## What reviewers say

### MyPackagedDeal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypackageddeal/id1005659743)

Access world-class softball coaching through short, clear instructional videos. Learn hitting, defense, pitching, and catching from former D1 players. The app offers a free selection of videos with an optional subscription for full access to a growing library.

**Highlights:** Instructional softball videos, Coaching by former D1 players, Hitting drills, Defense training, Pitching techniques, Catching fundamentals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Packaged Deal MVP Access | $4.99 | per month |
| My Packaged Deal MVP Access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content for softball players
- 👍 Valuable tips and videos
- 👍 Inspiring content and role models
- 👍 Well-produced and informative videos
- 👍 Useful for coaches, players, and parents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for most content
- 💸 Expensive subscription for limited access
- 🚫 No sound in videos (persistent issue)
- 💳 Unexpected charges after deletion
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 No family sharing option

**Reported bugs**

- No sound in videos
- App won't let users log in after purchase
- Charged even after app deletion
- Content locked after payment
- Sound only through headphones

**Requested features**

- Ability to favorite or bookmark videos
- More videos uploaded regularly
- Offline viewing option
- Universal version for iPad
- More content in free version


### The Softball Zone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-softball-zone/id6745892012)

Connect with the softball community to find tournaments, camps, clinics, and tryouts. Players can find teams or subbing opportunities, while coaches can list their teams. Save favorite listings for easy access.

**Highlights:** Find tournaments, camps, and clinics, Search for players and subbing opportunities, Coaches can list their teams, Powerful filtering options, Save favorite listings, Connect with the softball community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyPackagedDeal free?

MyPackagedDeal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Softball Zone free?

The Softball Zone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyPackagedDeal or The Softball Zone?

The Softball Zone is rated higher. MyPackagedDeal averages 3.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while The Softball Zone averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do MyPackagedDeal or The Softball Zone have ads?

Neither MyPackagedDeal nor The Softball Zone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyPackagedDeal or The Softball Zone?

MyPackagedDeal ships an update every 4 weeks, and The Softball Zone monthly. Most recently, MyPackagedDeal was updated on October 20, 2026 and The Softball Zone on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*