# BASEBALL 9 vs Lucra Arcade

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lucra Arcade at none against BASEBALL 9's 11. Lucra Arcade also leads on ads (none vs shown). BASEBALL 9's advantage is ratings volume (136K vs 853) and review sentiment (80% vs 68%). On price, rating and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for BASEBALL 9 against 4.5 for Lucra Arcade. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BASEBALL 9 has 136K ratings behind it against 853, 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 68% of Lucra Arcade's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BASEBALL 9 | Lucra Arcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (136K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-9/id1340866223/reviews)** | [4.5 (853 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucra-arcade/id1563098618/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **136K** | 853 |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 67.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 396 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [playus soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/385988579) | [Lucra, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563098620) |

## What reviewers say

### BASEBALL 9

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Sports, #32 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


### Lucra Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucra-arcade/id1563098618)

Engage in real-money contests against friends or other sports fans across a wide variety of games and sports.  Challenge others to friendly competitions and win cash prizes.

**Highlights:** Real-money peer-to-peer contests, Challenge friends and other users, Compete on various sports, Compete on board games, Compete on video games, Compete on fitness challenges, Compete on bar games

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Easy cash bets
- 🤝 Fun way to bet with friends
- 🎮 Engaging and creative betting options
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🎉 Makes sports more fun and social

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and technical issues
- 🔒 Accounts being suspended or blocked
- 💸 Slow or problematic payouts
- 🤔 Unbalanced contests and unfair odds
- 🚫 Unreliable customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Contests being canceled unexpectedly
- Inability to find or search for players
- Deposit and withdrawal issues
- Accounts being suspended without explanation
- Promo codes and bonuses not working as advertised

**Requested features**

- More betting options (moneyline, over/under, etc.)
- Faster payouts and withdrawal process
- Better account security and verification
- Improved contest matching and balancing
- Enhanced customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BASEBALL 9 free?

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

### Is Lucra Arcade free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BASEBALL 9 or Lucra Arcade?

BASEBALL 9 is rated higher. BASEBALL 9 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 136K ratings, while Lucra Arcade averages 4.5 from 853 ratings.

### Do BASEBALL 9 or Lucra Arcade have ads?

BASEBALL 9 shows ads; Lucra Arcade does not.

### Which is updated more often, BASEBALL 9 or Lucra Arcade?

BASEBALL 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lucra Arcade every 3 weeks. Most recently, BASEBALL 9 was updated on September 28, 2026 and Lucra Arcade on September 28, 2026.

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