# GameChanger vs BaseRunner

GameChanger and BaseRunner both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of BaseRunner's written reviews are positive against 64% of GameChanger's. BaseRunner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). GameChanger's advantage is ratings volume (897K vs 2) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GameChanger sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BaseRunner asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for GameChanger against 5.0 for BaseRunner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GameChanger has 897K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of GameChanger's written reviews are positive against 100% of BaseRunner's.

GameChanger ships an update weekly, BaseRunner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GameChanger | BaseRunner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (897K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamechanger/id1308415878/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baserunner/id6479206438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **897K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 345 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GameChanger Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318906318) | [Avoda Consulting Services, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017094113) |

## What reviewers say

### GameChanger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamechanger/id1308415878)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Sports, #20 Top Free · Sports, #45 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app allows users to live stream and score youth sports games, keeping fans connected. It offers easy-to-use scorekeeping tools, live video streaming, and team management features for various sports. Coaches and team staff get premium features for free.

**Highlights:** Live game streaming, Intuitive scorekeeping tools, AI-powered basketball streaming, Team communication and scheduling, Roster management, Baseball/softball stats tracking, Video archives and highlights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plus Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Plus Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Legacy Annual Access | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for school/team management
- 🚀 Great for live streaming and video playback
- 📊 Excellent stat tracking and player performance monitoring
- 💬 Effective team communication and coordination

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features require costly subscription
- 🔍 Frustrating search functionality
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Limited access to features and data for non-paying users

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent handling of designated hitters and substitutions
- Issues with syncing data across devices and accounts
- Unreliable live streaming with frequent disconnections

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of team/player names and info
- Improve calendar integration and notifications
- Add option to share/download game videos
- Provide more customization and control for coaches/admins


### BaseRunner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baserunner/id6479206438)

Track baseball and softball games with this intuitive scoring app. It simplifies the process for fans, coaches, and players, allowing you to focus on the action on the field. Enjoy precise game tracking for all levels of play.

**Highlights:** Baseball scoring, Softball scoring, Game tracking, Intuitive interface, Fan companion, Coach tool, Player tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GameChanger free?

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

### Is BaseRunner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GameChanger or BaseRunner?

BaseRunner is rated higher. GameChanger averages 4.9 out of 5 from 897K ratings, while BaseRunner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do GameChanger or BaseRunner have ads?

GameChanger shows ads; BaseRunner does not.

### Which is updated more often, GameChanger or BaseRunner?

GameChanger ships an update weekly, and BaseRunner every 3 days. Most recently, GameChanger was updated on September 25, 2026 and BaseRunner on June 1, 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.*