# Blast Softball vs Hitting Genie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hitting Genie at 100% against Blast Softball's 27%. Hitting Genie 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 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blast Softball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Hitting Genie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hitting Genie 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 2, 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 Hitting Genie's.

Blast Softball ships an update every 5 weeks, Hitting Genie monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast Softball | Hitting Genie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-softball/id1228437292/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitting-genie/id6478901041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **223** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 699 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blast Motion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/696974852) | [Hitting Genie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734027840) |

## What reviewers say

### Blast Softball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-softball/id1228437292)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlastMotion Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| BlastMotion Annual | $99.00 | per year |


### Hitting Genie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitting-genie/id6478901041)

Get personalized hitting advice for your swing through conversational guidance and short video tutorials. This app helps you quickly identify and correct issues, acting as your on-demand hitting instructor.

**Highlights:** Conversational guidance, Short video tutorials, Swing correction, On-demand hitting instructor, Personalized advice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blast Softball free?

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

### Is Hitting Genie free?

Hitting Genie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blast Softball or Hitting Genie?

Hitting Genie is rated higher. Blast Softball averages 4.1 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while Hitting Genie averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Blast Softball or Hitting Genie have ads?

Blast Softball shows ads; Hitting Genie does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blast Softball or Hitting Genie?

Blast Softball ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hitting Genie monthly. Most recently, Blast Softball was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hitting Genie on November 4, 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.*