# ThinkingBaseball vs #HoopStudy

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ThinkingBaseball at 7.1K against #HoopStudy's 7. ThinkingBaseball also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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 #HoopStudy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ThinkingBaseball holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThinkingBaseball has 7.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of ThinkingBaseball's written reviews are positive against 67% of #HoopStudy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ThinkingBaseball ships an update every 6 weeks, #HoopStudy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThinkingBaseball | #HoopStudy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkingbaseball/id1221028028/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoopstudy/id6478712245/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thinking Baseball](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221028027) | [Hoopstudy Academy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733743554) |

## 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


### #HoopStudy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoopstudy/id6478712245)

Learn basketball skills and IQ through engaging courses and communities. Access lessons in various formats, track your progress, and connect with others for real-time answers. Train anytime, anywhere, from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** In-person and online basketball education, Access favorite courses and communities, Mobile-optimized lesson formats (video, audio, text), Progress tracking and lesson resuming, Community feeds for real-time Q&A, Push notifications for community activities

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handle At Home | $36.99 | one-time |
| Social Media Etiquette | $99.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThinkingBaseball free?

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

### Is #HoopStudy free?

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

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

ThinkingBaseball is rated higher. ThinkingBaseball averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while #HoopStudy averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do ThinkingBaseball or #HoopStudy have ads?

Neither ThinkingBaseball nor #HoopStudy shows ads.

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

ThinkingBaseball ships an update every 6 weeks, and #HoopStudy every 3 months. Most recently, ThinkingBaseball was updated on September 22, 2026 and #HoopStudy on July 6, 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.*