# FanCompete vs Hey Batter!

The clearest difference is rating: Hey Batter! at 5.0 against FanCompete's 1.0. Hey Batter! also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). FanCompete's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hey Batter! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

FanCompete ships an update every 4 weeks, Hey Batter! every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FanCompete | Hey Batter! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fancompete/id1273548197/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-batter/id1574365989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FanCompete](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273548196) | [Activation Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574365991) |

## What reviewers say

### FanCompete

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fancompete/id1273548197)

Engage directly with live sports by predicting game outcomes, scores, and individual plays. Compete against others and test your sports knowledge in real-time during matches.

**Highlights:** Predict game winners, Forecast quarter/inning scores, Anticipate play outcomes, Real-time competition, Live sports engagement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hey Batter!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-batter/id1574365989)

Compete with friends in real-time baseball challenges while watching live MLB games. Utilize your knowledge of player statistics to make strategic decisions and aim for victory.

**Highlights:** Real-time competition, Play against friends, Live MLB game integration, Player stat-based decisions, Strategic gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FanCompete free?

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

### Is Hey Batter! free?

Hey Batter! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FanCompete or Hey Batter!?

Hey Batter! is rated higher. FanCompete averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hey Batter! averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do FanCompete or Hey Batter! have ads?

Neither FanCompete nor Hey Batter! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FanCompete or Hey Batter!?

FanCompete ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hey Batter! every 10 days. Most recently, FanCompete was updated on October 10, 2026 and Hey Batter! on October 18, 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.*