# Basketball Retro vs Pixel Pro Baseball

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 (#193 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.

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.

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.

Basketball Retro ships an update every 3 weeks, Pixel Pro Baseball every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basketball Retro | Pixel Pro Baseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-retro/id1222893162/reviews) | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pro-baseball/id1552219662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 141 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Mascoteers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162001300) | [Pixamo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728624150) |

## What reviewers say

### Basketball Retro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-retro/id1222893162)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisements | Free | one-time |


### Pixel Pro Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pro-baseball/id1552219662)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Sports, #197 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Teams | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Owners | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Season Lengths | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Game Lengths | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Multiple Save Slots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Editing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Dynasty Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎮 Unique gameplay
- 💡 Potential for improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent hitting
- 🤖 Poor AI decision making
- 🔒 Pay-to-play features
- 🕰️ Slow gameplay at times

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 November 1, 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.*