Comparison

TechnicalPitch vs Hits Maker

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

Head to head
About

TechnicalPitch

This app analyzes data from a sensor-embedded baseball to help pitchers train and improve their performance. It digitizes and visualizes pitching metrics like speed, spin, and break, allowing for easy measurement and data management.

Highlights
  • Digitize and visualize pitching data
  • Analyze ball type, speed, and revolution
  • 3D ball rotation reproduction
  • Record and tweet pitching videos
  • Manage multiple pitcher records
  • Compare pitching data side-by-side
Features
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"CONDITION MANAGEMENT" "TRAINING" "SCOUTING" TechnicalPitch is a system that analyzes data transmitted from a 9-axis sensor-embedded ball and is useful for pitcher training. The dedicated ball is manufactured at the same size and weight and the same material as a standard hard baseball. * To use this application, a dedicated ball is required. "Digitize and Visualize Pitching Data" TechnicalPitch analyzes the ball type, ball speed, revolution, rotation axis, and displacement It will digitize the break and extension of the ball, previously assessed only as a passing sensation, and visualize the rotation of the ball with 3D graphics. Major Analytical Features ・Ball Type ・Ball Speed ・Revolution ・Axis of Rotation (Tilt) ・Displacement ・Arm Swing Intensity ・Time to Release ・Reproduction of ball rotation (3D) ・Record video ・Tweet recorded video "Easy Measurement" No special equipment is required. You can measure anywhere with the dedicated ball and a smartphone. "Integrated Data Management" The TechnicalPitch can register multiple pitchers with one account and manage the respective records of each pitcher. TechnicalPitch can also browse the same pitching data on multiple smart phones if under the same account. "Comparison of Pitching Data" Assess the differences by placing the data of two pitches side by side. "Convenient Automatic Measurement Function" If you do not need to check the data for each pitch, you can use the automatic measurement function to measure pitches one after another. *You can check the pitching data later from the "Record" menu. "Tweet recorded video" You can Tweet recored video with pitching data such as speed, spin, etc.

About

Hits Maker

Record and analyze individual hitting performance with sabermetric indicators and graphs. Visualize batting results by game format or time period, and manage match information with an intuitive calendar. Simple data input makes tracking your progress effortless.

Highlights
  • Automatic sabermetric indicator calculation
  • Visualize results by game format and time period
  • Analyze batting structure with graphs
  • Match information management with calendar
  • Simple data input and editing
Features
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HitMaker is an application that records individual hitting performance and allows visualization and analysis of data using sabermetric indicators and graphs. 【Features of this app】 ○ Indicators such as batting average and OPS can be calculated automatically! When you register batting results, all indicators are automatically calculated and you can visualize your results. You can display not only the total results, but also results by game format, such as official games and practice games. You can also narrow down the results by time period and view the results of the last five games. The structure of batting results can be analyzed using graphs! The structure of batting results is visually displayed using a pie chart. By analyzing the graph, you can clarify your tendencies that you could not understand before. ○ You can manage match information with the calendar! The calendar function makes it easy to manage match results. Tap the date of a match to see the match information for that day. You can add match results by pressing the + button in the upper right corner of the calendar screen. ○ Simple operation makes it easy to add and edit data! The simple input form allows you to add and edit data intuitively. The simple input form allows you to add and edit data intuitively. Although the input of game information tends to be complicated, the data that can be input is kept to the minimum necessary, so you can operate without stress.

Screenshots

TechnicalPitch4 screens
Hits Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hits Maker at 83% against TechnicalPitch's 18%. TechnicalPitch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TechnicalPitch ships an update monthly, Hits Maker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TechnicalPitch versus Hits Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTechnicalPitchHits Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—21 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHE WHY HOW DO COMPANY, IncYuki Mori

Customer experience

TechnicalPitch

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative72.7%

Hits Maker

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%

In-app purchases

None

TechnicalPitch

No in-app purchases

None

Hits Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TechnicalPitch free?
TechnicalPitch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hits Maker free?
Hits Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TechnicalPitch or Hits Maker have ads?
Hits Maker shows ads; TechnicalPitch does not.
Which is updated more often, TechnicalPitch or Hits Maker?
TechnicalPitch ships an update monthly, and Hits Maker every 6 weeks. Most recently, TechnicalPitch was updated on October 2, 2026 and Hits Maker on October 1, 2026.

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