Comparison

ThinkingBaseball vs Hockey Positioning

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ThinkingBaseball

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
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Thinking Baseball puts you right in the game. Legendary baseball announcer Pat Hughes calls the play; you decide what to do next. The only multi-sensory, educational app that allows you to see, hear and touch the plays. Start a free account to gain access to 10 of our 8,000+ situational questions to develop your game knowledge. For subscriptions payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless the user cancels at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your account settings on the App Store. Our full terms of use are available at https://app.thinkingbaseball.com/terms

About

Hockey Positioning

This app helps hockey players learn and master strategic playing techniques. Explore different positions and elevate your game with detailed insights.

Highlights
  • Explore playing techniques
  • Master strategic positioning
  • Elevate hockey game
  • Learn player positions
Features
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Does your child chase the puck every shift? Hockey Positioning™ is the first app built specifically to teach young players where to be on the ice — for every position, at every puck location. Move the puck anywhere on the ice and watch all five players move to exactly where they should be. Tap the Coach icon for pro tips on what to do when your team has the puck, when the opponent has it, and when you have it yourself. WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN: Full ice positioning for every player position Power play positioning in the offensive zone Penalty kill positioning in the defensive zone Faceoff positioning and responsibilities What to do with and without the puck FEATURES: Interactive ice surface — drag the puck and watch players react Coach tips for every position at every puck location Choose your position — Center, Left Wing, Right Wing, Left Defense, Right Defense, or Goalie 4 jersey color options to personalize your experience Fun sound effects and Deke the hockey puck mascot Programmed by hockey enthusiasts and professionals BUILT FOR YOUNG PLAYERS: Hockey Positioning™ was designed for players ages 5–13 and adults new to hockey. The app makes positional play visual, interactive, and fun — no chalkboard diagrams or complicated systems. SUBSCRIPTION: $9.99/month. No long term commitments — cancel at any time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.hockeypositioning.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

ThinkingBaseball4 screens
Hockey Positioning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ThinkingBaseball at 4.7 against Hockey Positioning's 4.0. ThinkingBaseball also leads on ratings volume (7.3K vs 9) and review sentiment (65% vs 54%). Hockey Positioning's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ThinkingBaseball sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hockey Positioning asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ThinkingBaseball holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThinkingBaseball has 7.3K ratings behind it against 9, 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 54% of Hockey Positioning's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThinkingBaseball ships an update every 6 weeks, Hockey Positioning every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ThinkingBaseball versus Hockey Positioning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThinkingBaseballHockey Positioning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.3K ratings) — better4.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings7.3K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThinking BaseballConsumer information Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

ThinkingBaseball

All ratings7,105 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral10.3%
Negative24.7%

Hockey Positioning

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

ThinkingBaseball

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Hockey Positioning

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

22 purchases

ThinkingBaseball

Subscriptions22
  • Player$4.991 Month
  • Coach$7.991 Month
  • Parent$11.991 Month
Show 19 more
  • Player Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Coach$24.991 Year
  • Parent$42.991 Year
  • Coach + 10 Players$53.991 Month
  • Coach + 12 Players$60.991 Month
  • Coach + 1 Asst + 12 Players$68.991 Month
  • Coach + 2 Asst + 12 Players$75.991 Month
  • Team: Coach + 10$209.991 Year
  • Coach + 12 Players$239.991 Year
  • Team: 2 Coaches + 12$264.991 Year
  • Team: 3 Coaches + 10$264.991 Year
  • Team: 3 Coaches + 12$284.991 Year
  • Coach + 20 Players$349.991 Year
  • Team: 3 Coaches + 20$404.991 Year
  • Coach + 25 Players$449.991 Year
  • Coach + 35 Players$599.991 Year
  • Team: 3 Coaches + 35$659.991 Year
  • Coach + 40 Players$699.991 Year
  • Team: 3 Coaches + 40$749.991 Year
None

Hockey Positioning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThinkingBaseball free?
ThinkingBaseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hockey Positioning free?
Hockey Positioning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ThinkingBaseball or Hockey Positioning?
ThinkingBaseball is rated higher. ThinkingBaseball averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Hockey Positioning averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do ThinkingBaseball or Hockey Positioning have ads?
Neither ThinkingBaseball nor Hockey Positioning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThinkingBaseball or Hockey Positioning?
ThinkingBaseball ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hockey Positioning every 2 weeks. Most recently, ThinkingBaseball was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hockey Positioning on October 25, 2026.

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