# USFA vs Call Home

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Call Home at 100% against USFA's 30%. Call Home also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 32 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). USFA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call Home sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. USFA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Call Home holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USFA has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of USFA's written reviews are positive against 100% of Call Home's.

USFA ships an update every 32 months, Call Home every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | USFA | Call Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usfa/id1241434762/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-home-pitch-calling/id6759831369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SincSports.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/496116826) | [GREGORY BLAIN COLLINS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881038881) |

## What reviewers say

### USFA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usfa/id1241434762)

Access event schedules, standings, game scores, and real-time notifications. Directors and scorekeepers can easily update scores to keep participants informed. Track your teams and get instant score updates.

**Highlights:** Event schedules, Standings and brackets, Real-time game scores, Push notifications, Interactive maps, Score entry for directors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate information
- 🏆 Great for tournaments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated app with bugs
- 💤 Lack of updates
- 🌙 Not dark mode compatible
- 🔍 Poor UI/UX design
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account
- Freezing issues
- Blank/invisible text
- Lack of refresh/update functionality

**Requested features**

- Updated bracket schedule
- Dark mode support
- Improved team/tournament details display


### Call Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-home-pitch-calling/id6759831369)

This app provides a simple and affordable way for coaches to communicate pitch calls to players during baseball and softball games. It utilizes iPhones and Apple Watches, eliminating the need for expensive hardware. Players receive calls visually, audibly, or through haptic feedback.

**Highlights:** Coach-to-player pitch calls, Baseball and softball interfaces, Apple Watch integration, Private team connection via Watch Code, Customizable pitch selections, No specialized hardware required, Visual, audible, and haptic call reception

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Call Home Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USFA free?

USFA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Call Home free?

Call Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, USFA or Call Home?

Call Home is rated higher. USFA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Call Home averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do USFA or Call Home have ads?

Neither USFA nor Call Home shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, USFA or Call Home?

USFA ships an update every 32 months, and Call Home every 2 weeks. Most recently, USFA was updated on November 6, 2026 and Call Home on October 31, 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.*