Comparison

Basketball Retro vs Pixel Pro Baseball

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

Head to head
About

Basketball Retro

Experience classic arcade basketball with simple, addictive gameplay. Master shooting mechanics, outsmart defenders, and compete in various game modes. Collect coins to unlock bonus items and enjoy a catchy retro aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Simple, addictive gameplay
  • Retro graphics and soundtrack
  • Various game modes
  • Collect coins for bonus items
  • Tournament mode
Features
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Welcome to Basketball Retro! The best ballers are out in force and it’s up to you to make a name for yourself in Retro Tournament. Make baskets from all over the court and bamboozle your opponents, who will be trying to block your shots as best they can. It’s all about taking advantage of the defenders’ poor positioning and finding a lane to the basket. The best will find ways to fake out the opponent and scatter the defense, and there are various strategies that can help you do this. Swipe in a certain direction to release your shoot while keeping in mind the position of the defenders. Provided you manage to get off a quick release and be mindful of where your opponents are, you should be able to sink the basket. Hone your skills with various different game types includes battles and time challenges. Once you’ve got your eye in see how far you can advance as you look to master tournament mode! Features: Simple, addictive gameplay A must for basketball fans Various game modes to keep you entertained Pick up coins on the court and buy bonus items Catchy retro graphics and soundtrack Download Basketball Retro for free today and make sure you leave us feedback! Remember that if you’re having any technical issues, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at team@themascoteers.com

About

Pixel Pro Baseball

Experience classic baseball with a retro pixel-art aesthetic. Engage in addictive batting and pitching mechanics, with modes like single-player career or full team management. Build your team, compete in seasons, and strive for championship glory.

Highlights
  • Retro pixel-art graphics
  • Skill-based batting and pitching
  • Single batter career mode
  • Full team management mode
  • Multiple leagues and seasons
  • Roster and budget management
  • Player stats and achievements
Features
Currently charting
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Pixel Pro Baseball’s unique retro-style version of America's Pastime features simple controls, realistic physics and in depth gameplay, all wrapped up in beautiful pixel-art. Play a Quick Game, Designated Hitter or Dynasty modes. Designated Hitter sees you play a single batter’s career over multiple seasons. Play practices and games, aiming to perform well and complete side-challenges. Based on performance, coaches might pick you, managers might trade you, teammates might love you, or your agent land you a huge endorsement. What will you achieve by retirement? In Dynasty Mode, you control a whole team. Pitch and bat as all players, manage the roster and budget, trade players and tweak your line up for each game. Can you manage and play your way to the Final Series? There are 4 leagues, regular & posts seasons, 120 teams, 1000s of players, custom game & season lengths, and dozens of Game Center achievements and leaderboards. GAMEPLAY FEATURES Addictive skill based batting Fun skill based pitching Automatic fielding Intelligent pitchers Custom number of innings per game Multiple difficulty settings DESIGNATED HITTER MODE Single batter career Multiple seasons until retirement Practice sessions with varying objectives Game side-challenges Detailed season and career stats Form data Career dreams Multiple relationships effecting player skills Story effects based on performance Earnings stats and endorsements DYNASTY MODE Team management 4 leagues, with regular and posts seasons 120 teams 1000s of player with varying skills Dozens of player attributes affecting their play Recruit free agents Draft players Multi-player trades Manage budgets and payroll Move teams up leagues when franchises become available Custom number of games per season Franchise targets

Screenshots

Basketball Retro4 screens
Pixel Pro Baseball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Pro Baseball at 4.5 against Basketball Retro's 2.9. Pixel Pro Baseball also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 15) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). Basketball Retro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Basketball Retro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixel Pro Baseball sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Pro Baseball holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Pro Baseball has 14K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basketball Retro ships an update every 3 weeks, Pixel Pro Baseball every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Basketball Retro versus Pixel Pro Baseball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasketball RetroPixel Pro Baseball
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (15 ratings)4.5 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—42.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1514K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#185 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe MascoteersPixamo

Customer experience

Basketball Retro

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%

Pixel Pro Baseball

All ratings13,922 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews453 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral17.7%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Basketball Retro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pixel Pro Baseball

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Runs not counting when runner scores
  • Fielders avoiding routine plays
  • Inconsistent ball tracking and foul balls

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to control baserunners
  • Pitching career mode
  • Detailed stats and leaderboards
  • Customization options for players and teams

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Basketball Retro

One-time1
  • Remove advertisementsFree
9 purchases

Pixel Pro Baseball

One-time9
  • Unlock All Teams$1.99
  • Unlock All Owners$1.99
  • Unlock All Season Lengths$1.99
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  • Unlock All Game Lengths$1.99
  • Unlock Multiple Save Slots$1.99
  • Unlock Editing$1.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Unlock Dynasty Mode$4.99
  • Unlock Everything$8.99

Questions

Is Basketball Retro free?
Basketball Retro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Pro Baseball free?
Pixel Pro Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basketball Retro or Pixel Pro Baseball?
Pixel Pro Baseball is rated higher. Basketball Retro averages 2.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Pixel Pro Baseball averages 4.5 from 14K ratings.
Do Basketball Retro or Pixel Pro Baseball have ads?
Pixel Pro Baseball shows ads; Basketball Retro does not.
Which is updated more often, Basketball Retro or Pixel Pro Baseball?
Basketball Retro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pixel Pro Baseball every 2 months. Most recently, Basketball Retro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pixel Pro Baseball on October 31, 2026.

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