# BASEBALL 9 vs New Star Baseball

BASEBALL 9 and New Star Baseball both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of BASEBALL 9's written reviews are positive against 54% of New Star Baseball's. BASEBALL 9 also leads on ratings volume (137K vs 3.8K) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). New Star Baseball's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BASEBALL 9 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and New Star Baseball sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for BASEBALL 9 against 4.6 for New Star Baseball. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BASEBALL 9 has 137K ratings behind it against 3.8K, 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 54% of New Star Baseball's.

BASEBALL 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, New Star Baseball every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BASEBALL 9 | New Star Baseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (137K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-9/id1340866223/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-baseball/id1471629480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **137K** | 3.8K |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 392 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [playus soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/385988579) | [New Star Publishing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114811227) |

## What reviewers say

### BASEBALL 9

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Sports, #33 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


### New Star Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-baseball/id1471629480)

Live the life of a professional baseball player, from rookie to Hall of Famer. Make crucial decisions on and off the field, manage your career, and navigate the temptations of fame and fortune. Experience a dynamic journey with optional pitching mechanics and customizable playstyles.

**Highlights:** Professional baseball career simulation, Player skill training and development, Optional pitching mechanics, Lifestyle management and choices, Equipment and ability upgrades, Multiple play styles with one-touch controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bux Pack #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bat Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Agent Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bux Pack #2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitial Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| NRG Pro Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Expert Agent Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Staff Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Gear Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Expert Staff Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bux Pack #3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expert Gear Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bux Pack #4 | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Addictive
- 👍 Great concept
- 🚀 Polished and well-developed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent batting and fielding mechanics
- 🔋 Energy system too restrictive
- 🐛 Unrealistic player ratings and progression
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy at times
- 💰 Monetization model too aggressive

**Reported bugs**

- Batting and hitting outcomes not matching player input
- Throwing to cutoff man not registering properly
- Inconsistent and unreliable base running mechanics
- Frequent crashes and black screen issues
- Progression system and ratings not accurately reflecting performance

**Requested features**

- Allow choosing starting team
- Add stealing and triples
- Improve pitching and fielding controls
- Implement more realistic baseball statistics
- Provide option to skip tutorial


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BASEBALL 9 free?

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

### Is New Star Baseball free?

New Star Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BASEBALL 9 or New Star Baseball?

New Star Baseball is rated higher. BASEBALL 9 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 137K ratings, while New Star Baseball averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do BASEBALL 9 or New Star Baseball have ads?

Both BASEBALL 9 and New Star Baseball show ads.

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

BASEBALL 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, and New Star Baseball every 11 days. Most recently, BASEBALL 9 was updated on October 29, 2026 and New Star Baseball on October 26, 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.*