# Baseball Batting King vs BASEBALL 9

The clearest difference is rating: BASEBALL 9 at 4.5 against Baseball Batting King's 1.5. BASEBALL 9 also leads on ratings volume (138K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Baseball Batting King's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BASEBALL 9 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Baseball Batting King asks for nothing beyond the download.

BASEBALL 9 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BASEBALL 9 has 138K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Baseball Batting King ships an update every 2 months, BASEBALL 9 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baseball Batting King | BASEBALL 9 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-batting-king/id1137501958/reviews) | **[4.5 (138K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-9/id1340866223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **138K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 45 MB | 392 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chuanming Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001571025) | [playus soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/385988579) |

## What reviewers say

### Baseball Batting King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-batting-king/id1137501958)

Experience realistic baseball physics in this easy-to-play batting game. Master quick reflexes to hit fastballs and achieve high scores. It's a fun challenge that tests your timing and response to varying ball speeds.

**Highlights:** Real physics engine, Easy tap controls, Varying ball speeds, High score challenge, Instant response gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BASEBALL 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-9/id1340866223)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Sports, #28 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience a fast-paced, realistic baseball simulation with streamlined gameplay. Build, customize, and manage your own team of players, then compete to become the Legend League Champion. Enjoy both manual and automated play options, with comprehensive player stats and team management.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Realistic baseball mechanics, Player customization, Team management, Offline mode, Comprehensive player stats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 510 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| New User Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event  Accessory Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,050 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trial Player Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Daily Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3,300 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5,700 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great game, fun and addictive
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and smooth gameplay
- 📊 Detailed statistics and team management
- ⏱️ Ability to skip innings or games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Unbalanced AI and auto-play mode
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and grindy progression
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and lack of variety
- 🏃‍♂️ Issues with baserunning and fielding

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent batting and pitching outcomes
- Glitches with player substitutions and dugout
- Issues with base running and tagging up

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More customization options for players and teams
- Improved reward system and easier progression
- Adjustable difficulty settings
- Career mode or story-driven gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Baseball Batting King free?

Baseball Batting King is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BASEBALL 9 free?

BASEBALL 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Baseball Batting King or BASEBALL 9?

BASEBALL 9 is rated higher. Baseball Batting King averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BASEBALL 9 averages 4.5 from 138K ratings.

### Do Baseball Batting King or BASEBALL 9 have ads?

Both Baseball Batting King and BASEBALL 9 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Baseball Batting King or BASEBALL 9?

Baseball Batting King ships an update every 2 months, and BASEBALL 9 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Baseball Batting King was updated on November 2, 2026 and BASEBALL 9 on November 8, 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.*