Comparison

Blast Softball vs Jen Schro Catching

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

Jen Schro Catching

Develop your baseball catching skills with structured training, live coaching, and a supportive community. Access drills, video analysis, and direct feedback to improve performance and confidence behind the plate.

Highlights
  • Live coaching sessions
  • Weekly structured workouts
  • Drill vault
  • Video analysis tools
  • Community and accountability
  • Direct access to coaches
Features
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The standard for catching development — train with purpose, build confidence, and lead behind the plate. Jen Schro Catching gives athletes direct access to elite coaching, structured training, and a powerful community built to develop the complete catcher. Inside Catcher Training HQ, members follow a clear path with weekly workouts, live coaching, and real feedback that translates to game performance. This is where catchers get better, stay consistent, and take ownership of their development. INSIDE THE APP: Live Coaching Sessions Weekly Workouts Drill Vault Video Analysis Community + Accountability Direct Access to Jen Schro and Her Team Train with purpose. Show up with confidence. Lead behind the plate. -- Terms of Use: mn.co/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Blast Softball4 screens
Jen Schro Catching4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jen Schro Catching at 100% against Blast Softball's 27%. Jen Schro Catching also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Blast Softball's advantage is chart position (#158 vs unranked) and ratings volume (216 vs 46). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Jen Schro Catching sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jen Schro Catching holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 216 and 46 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Blast Softball's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jen Schro Catching's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blast Softball ships an update every 5 weeks, Jen Schro Catching weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Blast Softball versus Jen Schro Catching: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlast SoftballJen Schro Catching
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (216 ratings)5.0 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings216 — better46
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#158 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size699 MB139 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBlast Motion, Inc.Jen Schro, Inc.

Customer experience

Blast Softball

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

Jen Schro Catching

All ratings46 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 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
10 purchases

Jen Schro Catching

Subscriptions7
  • The Catcher's Training Cent...$59.991 Month
  • Catcher's Clique (Launch Pr...3 Days trial$69.991 Month
  • Catcher's Clique (Launch Pr...$69.991 Month
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  • Catcher's Training Center [...$89.991 Month
  • Catcher's Clique (Launch Pr...$599.991 Year
  • The Catcher's Training Cent...$599.991 Year
  • Catcher's Training Center [...$699.991 Year
One-time3
  • One Time Purchase Plan$49.99
  • One Time Purchase Plan$89.99
  • One Time Purchase Plan$99.99

Questions

Is Blast Softball free?
Blast Softball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jen Schro Catching free?
Jen Schro Catching is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blast Softball or Jen Schro Catching?
Jen Schro Catching is rated higher. Blast Softball averages 4.1 out of 5 from 216 ratings, while Jen Schro Catching averages 5.0 from 46 ratings.
Do Blast Softball or Jen Schro Catching have ads?
Blast Softball shows ads; Jen Schro Catching does not.
Which is updated more often, Blast Softball or Jen Schro Catching?
Blast Softball ships an update every 5 weeks, and Jen Schro Catching weekly. Most recently, Blast Softball was updated on November 4, 2026 and Jen Schro Catching on October 31, 2026.

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