Comparison

Blast Softball vs Paisleys Pitching

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

Head to head
About

Blast Softball

Enhance your softball hitting with advanced technology. This app analyzes your swings, providing detailed metrics and visual feedback. Connect with coaches and track progress for player development.

Highlights
  • Swing metric analysis (Bat Speed, Time to Contact, Attack Angle)
  • 3D Swing Tracer for path visualization
  • Smart Video Capture with synchronized metrics
  • Live mode for real-time feedback
  • Side-by-side swing video comparison
  • Mobile Video Analysis with voice-over and markup
  • Player development insights (plane, connection, rotation)
Features
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Train smarter and get better with the #1 hitting improvement technology, trusted by more pro, college, elite travel ball, academy teams, coaches, and players for player development at every level of play than any other solution. Simply attach the Blast Softball Swing Analyzer or Personal Swing Trainer*** to any standard bat and your iPad or iPhone will do the rest. Record video of your swings in the Blast Softball app* and the patented Smart Video Capture™ technology will automatically identify your swings, clip your video, and overlay your swing metrics, synchronized at impact. (Bat Speed, Time to Contact, Attack Angle, etc.) With the 3D Swing Tracer, you can replay and analyze your swing path instantly. Live mode provides real-time feedback, allowing you to visualize your swing, make adjustments, and see the results. Compare your swing videos side-by-side or send them to a coach for further analysis. Players and coaches with a membership or free trial can utilize the app’s advanced functionality to automatically assess every swing for swing quality, providing insights in three areas that all great hitters possess: plane, connection, and rotation. Insights make it simple for coaches to evaluate players for recruitment and player development, with recommendations and drills for improvement. Coaches can also streamline coaching feedback through Mobile Video Analysis with voice-over recording and video markup tools. The Blast Softball Swing Analyzer and Personal Swing Trainer*** are highly accurate, advanced 3D motion capture system that record your swings. They use Bluetooth® Smart technology to connect to your iPhone or iPad. There’s no need to alter your natural swing. The Swing Analyzer / Personal Swing Trainer know when to dynamically power-up the patented motion detection algorithms to capture your metrics in real-time. They even store data on the Swing Analyzer / Personal Swing Trainer when your mobile device is out of range and download your actions to the Blast app as soon as you reconnect. With the Blast Softball app*, coaches, parents, and players of all ages can gain the insights they need to improve their swing and gain the competitive edge. * The Blast Softball app requires the Blast Softball Swing Analyzer or Personal Swing Trainer and the Blast bat attachment to collect data. The app currently supports English language and Imperial measurements. ** Requires a Blast Connect and Premium Services account and Swing Analyzer to provide advanced app, player, and coaching functionality. Blast Connect is an information and player management platform that features data trending, advanced reporting, roster management, mobile video analysis, and more. *** The Blast Softball Swing Analyzer / Personal Swing Trainer, charger, and bat attachment are sold as a package. Separate purchase required – available from blastmotion.com Privacy Policy: https://blastmotion.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://blastmotion.com/terms-of-service/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Paisleys Pitching

Enhance your pitching and coaching skills with a comprehensive online academy. Access over 500 videos, a structured pitching system, and community support for rapid improvement on the mound. Offers video analysis and live challenges.

Highlights
  • Over 500+ instructional videos
  • Paisleys Pitching System
  • Mechanics and spin development
  • Video analysis add-on
  • Community support and challenges
  • Player and coach-led development
Features
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WITH THE PROPER TRAINING... YOU CAN RAPIDLY IMPROVE YOUR PITCHING AND COACHING CAREER! With The Online Academy and other resources below like courses, video libraries, and weekly bullpens, I've got the resources you need to turn your pitching into nothing short of a SAVAGE on the mound. Founded in 2017, The Online Academy quickly became the first and most rapidly growing Online Pitching Academy with over 5,000 tried and trusted Pitching Enthusiasts! Your Membership includes: - Over 500+ Videos - The Paisleys Pitching System - Mechanics and Spin Development - Video Analysis Exclusive Member Only Add-On - Player and Coach Led Development through Movement Screens, Community Support and more - Paisleys Pitching 2.0 Community with Live meet ups and Challenges where you can win my favorite pitching products! This is the most ROBUST Membership including all courses and content. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Free to download and practice immediately. Full access: $19.00/month (pause or cancel anytime) or $99.00/year Manage anytime in your App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://vidapp.com/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://vidapp.com/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Blast Softball4 screens
Paisleys Pitching4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paisleys Pitching at 100% against Blast Softball's 27%. Paisleys Pitching also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Blast Softball's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (223 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Blast Softball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Paisleys Pitching sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paisleys Pitching holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blast Softball has 223 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Blast Softball's written reviews are positive against 100% of Paisleys Pitching's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blast Softball ships an update every 5 weeks, Paisleys Pitching every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Blast Softball versus Paisleys Pitching: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlast SoftballPaisleys Pitching
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (223 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings223 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#170 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size699 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlast Motion, Inc.Toni Paisley

Customer experience

Blast Softball

All ratings114 ratings
Positive57.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative35.1%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral18.2%
Negative54.5%

Paisleys Pitching

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Blast Softball

Subscriptions2
  • BlastMotion Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • BlastMotion Annual1 Month trial$99.001 Year
2 purchases

Paisleys Pitching

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$19.001 Month
  • Annual$99.001 Year

Questions

Is Blast Softball free?
Blast Softball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paisleys Pitching free?
Paisleys Pitching is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blast Softball or Paisleys Pitching?
Paisleys Pitching is rated higher. Blast Softball averages 4.1 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while Paisleys Pitching averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Blast Softball or Paisleys Pitching have ads?
Blast Softball shows ads; Paisleys Pitching does not.
Which is updated more often, Blast Softball or Paisleys Pitching?
Blast Softball ships an update every 5 weeks, and Paisleys Pitching every 4 months. Most recently, Blast Softball was updated on November 6, 2026 and Paisleys Pitching on November 3, 2026.

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