# Softball Bound vs Pro9 Baseball Academy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pro9 Baseball Academy at none against Softball Bound's 3. Pro9 Baseball Academy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Softball Bound's advantage is ratings volume (205 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Softball Bound sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pro9 Baseball Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pro9 Baseball Academy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Softball Bound has 205 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Softball Bound | Pro9 Baseball Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softball-bound-recruiting/id1222443580/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro9-baseball-academy/id6793673581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AllTeamz, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222443579) | [Thomas Latham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888497144) |

## What reviewers say

### Softball Bound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softball-bound-recruiting/id1222443580)

Discover college softball programs that fit your academic, athletic, and financial needs. Connect with coaches, track your favorite schools, and receive real-time recruiting updates to streamline your journey.

**Highlights:** Search NCAA, NAIA & JUCO programs, Connect with coaches, View school details (cost, GPA, etc.), Track favorites and get updates, Filter by state, conference, division, academics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Softball Bound Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Softball Bound Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Team Pass | $229.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very helpful for college recruiting
- 👍 Provides comprehensive college information
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Great for contacting coaches
- 👍 Up-to-date information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Slow search functionality
- 🐛 Login and account access issues
- 🐛 Not functioning with transfer portal
- 🐛 Glitches and freezing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting a school
- App freezes and kicks user out
- Login issues after updates
- Favorites not updating with new coaches
- Not functioning with Apple ID sign-in or transfer portal

**Requested features**

- Customer service function or contact info
- Better communication during system-wide glitches


### Pro9 Baseball Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro9-baseball-academy/id6793673581)

This application provides baseball training resources and drills for players looking to improve their skills. It offers a structured approach to development, helping athletes hone their techniques on the field.

**Highlights:** Baseball training resources, Skill improvement drills, Structured athlete development, On-field technique honing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Softball Bound free?

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

### Is Pro9 Baseball Academy free?

Pro9 Baseball Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Softball Bound or Pro9 Baseball Academy?

Pro9 Baseball Academy is rated higher. Softball Bound averages 4.8 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Pro9 Baseball Academy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Softball Bound or Pro9 Baseball Academy have ads?

Neither Softball Bound nor Pro9 Baseball Academy shows ads.

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