# BASEBALL 9 vs Baseball·

BASEBALL 9 and Baseball· both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of BASEBALL 9's written reviews are positive against 38% of Baseball·'s. BASEBALL 9 also leads on ratings volume (136K vs 1.4K) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). Baseball·'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BASEBALL 9 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Baseball·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BASEBALL 9 has 136K ratings behind it against 1.4K, 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 38% of Baseball·'s.

BASEBALL 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, Baseball· every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BASEBALL 9 | Baseball· |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (136K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-9/id1340866223/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball/id1458133666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 396 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [playus soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/385988579) | [Puzzle Cats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329803868) |

## What reviewers say

### BASEBALL 9

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

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Sports, #31 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


### Baseball·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball/id1458133666)

Experience the thrill of baseball with a simple yet challenging batting game. Read the pitch, swing for the fences, and upgrade your abilities to achieve home runs. Enjoy offline play and progress through various levels.

**Highlights:** Easy to play, hard to master, Hit huge home runs, Complete challenging levels, Upgrade your skills, Offline mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BASEBALL 9 free?

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

### Is Baseball· free?

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

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

Baseball· is rated higher. BASEBALL 9 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 136K ratings, while Baseball· averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

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

BASEBALL 9 shows ads; Baseball· does not.

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

BASEBALL 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Baseball· every 11 days. Most recently, BASEBALL 9 was updated on September 26, 2026 and Baseball· on September 13, 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.*