# BASEBALL 9 vs Ballistic Baseball

BASEBALL 9 and Ballistic Baseball both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of BASEBALL 9's written reviews are positive against 37% of Ballistic Baseball's. BASEBALL 9 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#24 vs unranked). Ballistic Baseball's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BASEBALL 9 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Ballistic Baseball asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for BASEBALL 9 against 4.6 for Ballistic Baseball. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BASEBALL 9 has 136K ratings behind it against 22K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of BASEBALL 9's written reviews are positive against 37% of Ballistic Baseball's.

BASEBALL 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, Ballistic Baseball every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BASEBALL 9 | Ballistic Baseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (136K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-9/id1340866223/reviews) | **[4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-baseball/id1453534391/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 37.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 396 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [playus soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/385988579) | [Gameloft](https://appshunter.io/developer/282764297) |

## What reviewers say

### BASEBALL 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-9/id1340866223)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Sports, #34 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience a fast-paced, realistic baseball simulation with streamlined gameplay. Build, customize, and manage your own team of players, then compete to become the Legend League Champion. Enjoy both manual and automated play options, with comprehensive player stats and team management.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Realistic baseball mechanics, Player customization, Team management, Offline mode, Comprehensive player stats

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 510 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| New User Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event  Accessory Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,050 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trial Player Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Daily Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3,300 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5,700 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 13,000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great game, fun and addictive
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and smooth gameplay
- 📊 Detailed statistics and team management
- ⏱️ Ability to skip innings or games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Unbalanced AI and auto-play mode
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and grindy progression
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and lack of variety
- 🏃‍♂️ Issues with baserunning and fielding

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent batting and pitching outcomes
- Glitches with player substitutions and dugout
- Issues with base running and tagging up

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More customization options for players and teams
- Improved reward system and easier progression
- Adjustable difficulty settings
- Career mode or story-driven gameplay


### Ballistic Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-baseball/id1453534391)

Engage in thrilling head-to-head baseball matches, testing your batting and pitching skills. Compete in real-time showdowns, build your dream team in career mode, and aim for the top of the leaderboards. Experience the excitement of baseball with strategic gameplay and visually dramatic moments.

**Highlights:** HR-hitting contest, Real-time PvP matches, Career mode with player progression, Team building and customization, Strategic pitching and batting, Animated emotes for interaction

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 💯 Best baseball game on the market

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Difficulty finding online opponents
- 🤖 AI too difficult to beat
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Lack of control over runners and fielding

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent scoring and gameplay mechanics
- Inability to defend against bunting strategies
- Runners getting stuck or not advancing properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to control pitching speed and location
- More game modes and progression options
- Stat tracking and league/season features
- Ability to customize teams and players
- Better online matchmaking and connectivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BASEBALL 9 free?

BASEBALL 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ballistic Baseball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BASEBALL 9 or Ballistic Baseball?

Ballistic Baseball is rated higher. BASEBALL 9 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 136K ratings, while Ballistic Baseball averages 4.6 from 22K ratings.

### Do BASEBALL 9 or Ballistic Baseball have ads?

BASEBALL 9 shows ads; Ballistic Baseball does not.

### Which is updated more often, BASEBALL 9 or Ballistic Baseball?

BASEBALL 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ballistic Baseball every 3 months. Most recently, BASEBALL 9 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ballistic Baseball on September 25, 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.*