# ThinkingBaseball vs AppliedVisionBaseball

The clearest difference is rating: ThinkingBaseball at 4.7 against AppliedVisionBaseball's 3.4. ThinkingBaseball also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 36) and review sentiment (65% vs 52%). AppliedVisionBaseball's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ThinkingBaseball sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AppliedVisionBaseball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $499.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ThinkingBaseball holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThinkingBaseball has 7.1K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of ThinkingBaseball's written reviews are positive against 52% of AppliedVisionBaseball's.

ThinkingBaseball ships an update every 6 weeks, AppliedVisionBaseball every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThinkingBaseball | AppliedVisionBaseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkingbaseball/id1221028028/reviews)** | [3.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appliedvisionbaseball/id1521610820/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **64.8% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thinking Baseball](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221028027) | [Art of Baseball Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/426869424) |

## What reviewers say

### ThinkingBaseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkingbaseball/id1221028028)

Experience baseball like never before with interactive play-by-play scenarios. Hear legendary commentary and make strategic decisions to improve your game knowledge. This multi-sensory app offers thousands of situational questions for a unique learning experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive play-by-play scenarios, Legendary announcer commentary, Multi-sensory learning (see, hear, touch), Thousands of situational questions, Develop game knowledge, Free account with limited access

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Player | $4.99 | per month |
| Coach | $7.99 | per month |
| Parent | $11.99 | per month |
| Player Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Coach | $24.99 | per year |
| Parent | $42.99 | per year |
| Coach + 12 Players | $60.99 | per month |
| Coach + 1 Asst + 12 Players | $68.99 | per month |
| Coach + 2 Asst + 12 Players | $75.99 | per month |
| Team: Coach + 10 | $209.99 | per year |
| Coach + 12 Players | $239.99 | per year |
| Team: 2 Coaches + 12 | $264.99 | per year |
| Team: 3 Coaches + 10 | $264.99 | per year |
| Team: 3 Coaches + 12 | $284.99 | per year |
| Coach + 20 Players | $349.99 | per year |
| Team: 3 Coaches + 20 | $404.99 | per year |
| Coach + 25 Players | $449.99 | per year |
| Coach + 35 Players | $599.99 | per year |
| Team: 3 Coaches + 35 | $659.99 | per year |
| Coach + 40 Players | $699.99 | per year |
| Team: 3 Coaches + 40 | $749.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Helps improve baseball knowledge
- 🎮 Fun and engaging learning experience
- 👍 Easy to use and user-friendly
- 🏫 Great for players of all levels
- 🏆 Improves baseball IQ

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 🤔 Incorrect answers or limited options
- 🤷‍♂️ Confusing or unclear instructions
- 💰 Subscription cost is high
- 🔍 Difficult to find/select correct play options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Inability to select correct play options
- Inconsistent or inaccurate feedback on answers
- Team management features not working as expected
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced scenarios and options
- Improve responsiveness when selecting plays
- Provide more detailed explanations for incorrect answers
- Implement a desktop version for easier use
- Add a referral program or lifetime subscription option


### AppliedVisionBaseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appliedvisionbaseball/id1521610820)

Enhance your baseball vision skills with a comprehensive library of elite pitching drills. Train effectively in both virtual reality and non-VR environments to improve your reaction time and accuracy.

**Highlights:** VR vision training, Non-VR vision training, Elite pitching drills, Reaction time improvement, Accuracy enhancement

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly for 5 Players | $499.99 | per year |
| Yearly for 10 Players | $999.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThinkingBaseball free?

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

### Is AppliedVisionBaseball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThinkingBaseball or AppliedVisionBaseball?

ThinkingBaseball is rated higher. ThinkingBaseball averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while AppliedVisionBaseball averages 3.4 from 36 ratings.

### Do ThinkingBaseball or AppliedVisionBaseball have ads?

Neither ThinkingBaseball nor AppliedVisionBaseball shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ThinkingBaseball or AppliedVisionBaseball?

ThinkingBaseball ships an update every 6 weeks, and AppliedVisionBaseball every 5 weeks. Most recently, ThinkingBaseball was updated on September 22, 2026 and AppliedVisionBaseball on September 22, 2026.

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