# BASEBALL 9 vs MLB Perfect Inning 26

BASEBALL 9 and MLB Perfect Inning 26 both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of BASEBALL 9's written reviews are positive against 54% of MLB Perfect Inning 26's. BASEBALL 9 also leads on ratings volume (138K vs 22K) and chart position (#20 vs #94). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BASEBALL 9 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MLB Perfect Inning 26 sells 10 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 MLB Perfect Inning 26. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BASEBALL 9 has 138K 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 54% of MLB Perfect Inning 26's.

BASEBALL 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, MLB Perfect Inning 26 monthly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BASEBALL 9 | MLB Perfect Inning 26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (138K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-9/id1340866223/reviews)** | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlb-perfect-inning-26/id1616808239/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **138K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 54.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #94 |
| Size | 392 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [playus soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/385988579) | [Com2uS USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299302366) |

## What reviewers say

### BASEBALL 9

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

**Currently charting:** #20 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### MLB Perfect Inning 26

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlb-perfect-inning-26/id1616808239)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Sports, #204 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of real-time PvP baseball with officially licensed MLB teams and players. Build your ultimate team with new growth systems and compete in co-op club battles or single-player modes. Enjoy realistic controls and updated 2026 season content.

**Highlights:** Officially licensed MLB 2026 season content, Real-time 15 vs 15 Co-Op Club Battle, Battle Slugger Mode with MLB Star Players, New Awakening and Mythical Awakening systems, Updated team logos, uniforms, and stadiums, Realistic pitching and batting controls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIAMOND x100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| item pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| item pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| item pack 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| item2406 | $1.99 | one-time |
| item pack 9 | $4.99 | one-time |
| item pack 10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| item pack 15 | $7.99 | one-time |
| item pack 16 | $7.99 | one-time |
| DIAMOND x1,000 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very fun
- 🚀 Graphics are amazing
- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Brilliant
- 🚀 Realistic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy, unreliable and inconsistent PVP
- 🐛 Lackluster season mode
- 🐛 Umps like Hernandez
- 🐛 Refs don't know strikes
- 🐛 Very laggy and not realistic

**Reported bugs**

- Constant crashes and freezes
- Issues with subbing pitchers and players
- Bugs with loading into games
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more ASG players
- Add achievements for no-hitters
- Add more jerseys like throwbacks and city connects
- Add more prospects and minor league players
- Add controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BASEBALL 9 free?

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

### Is MLB Perfect Inning 26 free?

MLB Perfect Inning 26 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BASEBALL 9 or MLB Perfect Inning 26?

BASEBALL 9 is rated higher. BASEBALL 9 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 138K ratings, while MLB Perfect Inning 26 averages 4.5 from 22K ratings.

### Do BASEBALL 9 or MLB Perfect Inning 26 have ads?

Both BASEBALL 9 and MLB Perfect Inning 26 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BASEBALL 9 or MLB Perfect Inning 26?

BASEBALL 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, and MLB Perfect Inning 26 monthly. Most recently, BASEBALL 9 was updated on November 9, 2026 and MLB Perfect Inning 26 on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BASEBALL 9 or MLB Perfect Inning 26?

BASEBALL 9 currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and MLB Perfect Inning 26 at #94. 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.*