Comparison

Baseball Radar Gun + vs Drop N Launch

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

Head to head
About

Baseball Radar Gun +

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a precise radar gun. Analyze pitch speed and pitching mechanics using slow-motion video. Ideal for players, parents, and coaches to track performance and improve technique.

Highlights
  • Portable radar gun functionality
  • Load videos from camera roll
  • Capture release and plate crossing frames
  • Speed calculation based on time and distance
  • Stats accurate to +/- 0.5 MPH
  • Frame-by-frame pitching mechanics analysis
Features
Currently charting
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a portable Radar Gun, accurate to +/- 0.5 MPH. I wish I had this app growing up. Radar guns were way too expensive and pitching coaches rarely encouraged "throwing hard" over "accuracy". Well, now we have iPhones and iPads capable of filming slo-mo, 240 FPS video... and we have them readily available at every game. I made this app to give every ballplayer and parent the opportunity to not only measure pitch speed, but also to analyze pitching mechanics with a very simple tool. ** APP FEATURES ** Portable Radar Gun - Load videos from your Camera Roll - Capture the release point and plate crossing video frames - Speed calculation is based on time and distance traveled - Stats accurate to +/- 0.5 MPH (slow-motion video) - Perfect for all age groups - Mound distances: 60'6", 54', 50', 48', 46', 44', 38' - Optimized for both iPhone and iPad Video Analysis - Frame-by-frame analysis of pitching mechanics ** IMPORTANT ** This app does NOT rely on your reflex time to calculate pitch speed, like many 'stop watch radar gun' apps. Instead, you will use the iPhone's powerful camera technology (preferably 240 FPS slo-mo video) to accurately capture the pitcher's release point and plate crossing, resulting in extremely repeatable pitch speed calculations. Licensed under US Patent 8,803,913. If you have any questions or feedback, please email me at mwnbdc@gmail.com. Enjoy!

About

Drop N Launch

This app transforms your iPhone into a baseball hitting lab by pairing with a launch monitor. It provides real-time data, video feedback, and performance tracking to help players improve their swing mechanics and coaches manage teams.

Highlights
  • Pairs with Garmin Approach R10
  • Real-time swing tracking
  • Video and data overlay
  • Progress monitoring
  • Home Run Derby mode
  • Coach's portal
  • AI defense
Features
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Train Smarter. Hit Harder. Drop N Launch pairs with the Garmin Approach R10 to turn every swing into real-time data, video feedback, and competitive gameplay—giving you the same insight the pros get, right on your iPhone. Whether you’re training in a batting cage, on the field, or in your garage, Drop N Launch transforms any space into a powerful hitting lab. Instantly track exit velocity, launch angle, distance, spin, and more. Watch your metrics climb, sharpen your mechanics, and compete with players around the world. Perfect for players looking to improve and coaches managing entire teams, Drop N Launch helps you see progress, track performance, and train with purpose. Key Features • Seamlessly Pairs with the Garmin Approach R10 Connect in seconds and start capturing real-time baseball and softball data. • Compact Setup Only 14 feet of space required—ideal for batting cages, garages, backyards, and indoor facilities. • Live Swing Tracking Capture every swing with real-time metrics and instant feedback. • Video + Data Overlay Record swings with live stat overlays to analyze mechanics and compare results over time. • Detailed Performance Metrics Track exit velocity, launch angle, distance, spin, and other key performance indicators. • Swing Lab Build a complete history of your swings and monitor long-term development. • Head-to-Head Mode Play full baseball games against the CPU or challenge another player using real launch monitor data to determine outcomes on the field. • Home Run Derby Mode Compete against friends and family in an exciting multiplayer home run competition. • Online Leaderboards See how you rank against other Drop N Launch users and compete for the top spot in your age group. • Public Player Profiles Showcase your stats, rankings, and achievements while tracking your progress over time. • Coach’s Portal View and manage swing data and videos for every player on your team. • Advanced AI Defense Experience a fully functional AI defense that fields balls, makes plays, records outs, and creates realistic game action. • Family Sharing Options Save and manage data for up to four players with a Family Plan. Whether you’re chasing higher exit velocities, building better swing mechanics, competing against friends, or climbing the leaderboards, Drop N Launch gives you the tools to train smarter, compete harder, and have more fun every time you step into the box.

Screenshots

Baseball Radar Gun +2 screens
Drop N Launch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Drop N Launch at Free against Baseball Radar Gun +'s $2.99. Drop N Launch also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Baseball Radar Gun +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (417 vs 21). On ads 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

Drop N Launch is free to download; Baseball Radar Gun + costs $2.99 up front. Drop N Launch sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Baseball Radar Gun + asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Baseball Radar Gun + holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Baseball Radar Gun + has 417 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Baseball Radar Gun +'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Drop N Launch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baseball Radar Gun + ships an update every 6 weeks, Drop N Launch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Baseball Radar Gun + versus Drop N Launch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaseball Radar Gun +Drop N Launch
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (417 ratings) — better4.0 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings417 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#36 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB789 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLW Brands, LLCHaas N Hammer Studios LLC.

Customer experience

Baseball Radar Gun +

All ratings417 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative33.3%

Drop N Launch

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Baseball Radar Gun +

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Does not work
  • Terrible doesn't even work

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to export video clip with speed graphic
  • Frame by frame zoom for timeline
  • Ability to adjust mound distance manually
  • More pitching distance options or custom option

Drop N Launch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Baseball Radar Gun +

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Drop N Launch

Subscriptions8
  • Basic Player Account - Monthly14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Basic Coach Account - Monthly14 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Basic Player Family Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Coach Account+Family Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Basic Player Account - Yearly14 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Basic Coach Account - Yearly14 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • Basic Player Family Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • Coach Account+Family Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$249.991 Year

Questions

Is Baseball Radar Gun + free?
Baseball Radar Gun + costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drop N Launch free?
Drop N Launch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Baseball Radar Gun + or Drop N Launch?
Baseball Radar Gun + is rated higher. Baseball Radar Gun + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 417 ratings, while Drop N Launch averages 4.0 from 21 ratings.
Do Baseball Radar Gun + or Drop N Launch have ads?
Neither Baseball Radar Gun + nor Drop N Launch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Baseball Radar Gun + or Drop N Launch?
Baseball Radar Gun + ships an update every 6 weeks, and Drop N Launch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Baseball Radar Gun + was updated on October 17, 2026 and Drop N Launch on October 8, 2026.

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