Blast Softball vs Swing Speed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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/
Swing Speed
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You can attach the device to a bat and measure the swing speed by swinging. 1. Attach the device to the bat. 2. Swing the bat vertically twice to start the countdown. 3. Follow the countdown and swing the bat after 5 seconds. 4. The maximum swing speed will be displayed and read aloud. Return to step 2 and repeat steps 2 → 3 → 4. *Please note that measurement errors may occur during the process. *We shall not be held responsible for any device malfunctions or damages that may occur as a result of use. Please use at your own risk.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swing Speed at none against Blast Softball's 2. Swing Speed also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). Blast Softball's advantage is chart position (#131 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Blast Softball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Swing Speed asks for nothing beyond the download.
Blast Softball ships an update every 5 weeks, Swing Speed daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blast Softball | Swing Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (114 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 114 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #131 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 699 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blast Motion, Inc. | Lisfee, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Blast Softball
- BlastMotion Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- BlastMotion Annual1 Month trial$99.001 Year
Swing Speed
No in-app purchases
Questions
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