Comparison

Blast Softball vs DR3 Fastpitch

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
Currently charting
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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

DR3 Fastpitch

Access all your softball videos in one convenient app. Receive timely updates and easily save your favorite content for quick retrieval. Enjoy a streamlined experience for managing your video library.

Highlights
  • Video library access
  • Push notifications
  • Password-free access
  • Favorite post saving
  • Easy-to-use interface
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Inside the DR3 Fastpitch app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Blast Softball4 screens
DR3 Fastpitch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DR3 Fastpitch at 100% against Blast Softball's 27%. DR3 Fastpitch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Blast Softball's advantage is ratings volume (223 vs 8) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On price, 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. DR3 Fastpitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DR3 Fastpitch 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 8, 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 DR3 Fastpitch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blast Softball ships an update every 5 weeks, DR3 Fastpitch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Blast Softball versus DR3 Fastpitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlast SoftballDR3 Fastpitch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (223 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings223 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#153 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size699 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlast Motion, Inc.Danielle Rubin

Customer experience

Blast Softball

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

DR3 Fastpitch

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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
None

DR3 Fastpitch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blast Softball free?
Blast Softball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DR3 Fastpitch free?
DR3 Fastpitch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blast Softball or DR3 Fastpitch?
DR3 Fastpitch is rated higher. Blast Softball averages 4.1 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while DR3 Fastpitch averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Blast Softball or DR3 Fastpitch have ads?
Blast Softball shows ads; DR3 Fastpitch does not.
Which is updated more often, Blast Softball or DR3 Fastpitch?
Blast Softball ships an update every 5 weeks, and DR3 Fastpitch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blast Softball was updated on November 6, 2026 and DR3 Fastpitch on November 4, 2026.

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