# BASEBALL 9 vs Doodle Baseball Game

The clearest difference is price: BASEBALL 9 at Free against Doodle Baseball Game's $2.99. BASEBALL 9 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (137K vs 3K). Doodle Baseball Game's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On in-app purchases, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

BASEBALL 9 is free to download; Doodle Baseball Game costs $2.99 up front. BASEBALL 9 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Doodle Baseball Game sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Doodle Baseball Game holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BASEBALL 9 has 137K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of BASEBALL 9's written reviews are positive against 92% of Doodle Baseball Game's.

BASEBALL 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, Doodle Baseball Game every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BASEBALL 9 | Doodle Baseball Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (137K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-9/id1340866223/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-baseball-game/id6473097811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **137K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | 80.1% of reviews | **91.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #28 |
| Size | 392 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [playus soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/385988579) | [Engage Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732842962) |

## What reviewers say

### BASEBALL 9

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Sports, #29 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


### Doodle Baseball Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-baseball-game/id6473097811)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Paid · Sports, #164 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Experience fast-paced baseball action with MLB-style gameplay and simple controls.  Compete for high scores in a charming doodle world, perfect for casual sports game fans.

**Highlights:** MLB inspired gameplay, Home runs and power hits, Fast pitching mechanics, Precise swing timing, Competitive high score challenges, Simple tap controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game Access | $1.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Keeps track of score
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔍 Small playing field

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect subscription information
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add pitching and catching
- Increase playing field size
- Save high scores


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BASEBALL 9 free?

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

### Is Doodle Baseball Game free?

Doodle Baseball Game costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BASEBALL 9 or Doodle Baseball Game?

Doodle Baseball Game is rated higher. BASEBALL 9 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 137K ratings, while Doodle Baseball Game averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do BASEBALL 9 or Doodle Baseball Game have ads?

BASEBALL 9 shows ads; Doodle Baseball Game does not.

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

BASEBALL 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Doodle Baseball Game every 3 months. Most recently, BASEBALL 9 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Doodle Baseball Game on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BASEBALL 9 or Doodle Baseball Game?

BASEBALL 9 currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Doodle Baseball Game at #28. 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.*