# BASEBALL 9 vs Pixel Pro Baseball

BASEBALL 9 and Pixel Pro Baseball both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of BASEBALL 9's written reviews are positive against 43% of Pixel Pro Baseball's. BASEBALL 9 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (136K vs 14K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BASEBALL 9 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Pro Baseball sells 9 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 4.5 for Pixel Pro Baseball. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BASEBALL 9 has 136K ratings behind it against 14K, 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 43% of Pixel Pro Baseball's.

BASEBALL 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, Pixel Pro Baseball every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BASEBALL 9 | Pixel Pro Baseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (136K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-9/id1340866223/reviews) | [4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pro-baseball/id1552219662/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **136K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 42.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | #196 |
| Size | 396 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [playus soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/385988579) | [Pixamo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728624150) |

## What reviewers say

### BASEBALL 9

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

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Sports, #35 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


### Pixel Pro Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pro-baseball/id1552219662)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Sports, #210 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience classic baseball with a retro pixel-art aesthetic. Engage in addictive batting and pitching mechanics, with modes like single-player career or full team management. Build your team, compete in seasons, and strive for championship glory.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel-art graphics, Skill-based batting and pitching, Single batter career mode, Full team management mode, Multiple leagues and seasons, Roster and budget management, Player stats and achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Teams | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Owners | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Season Lengths | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Game Lengths | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Multiple Save Slots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Editing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Dynasty Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎮 Unique gameplay
- 💡 Potential for improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent hitting
- 🤖 Poor AI decision making
- 🔒 Pay-to-play features
- 🕰️ Slow gameplay at times

**Reported bugs**

- Runs not counting when runner scores
- Fielders avoiding routine plays
- Inconsistent ball tracking and foul balls

**Requested features**

- Ability to control baserunners
- Pitching career mode
- Detailed stats and leaderboards
- Customization options for players and teams


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BASEBALL 9 free?

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

### Is Pixel Pro Baseball free?

Pixel Pro Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BASEBALL 9 or Pixel Pro Baseball?

BASEBALL 9 and Pixel Pro Baseball are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 136K and 14K ratings respectively.

### Do BASEBALL 9 or Pixel Pro Baseball have ads?

Both BASEBALL 9 and Pixel Pro Baseball show ads.

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

BASEBALL 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pixel Pro Baseball every 2 months. Most recently, BASEBALL 9 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pixel Pro Baseball on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BASEBALL 9 or Pixel Pro Baseball?

BASEBALL 9 currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Pixel Pro Baseball at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*