# BASEBALL 9 vs Baseball GOAT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BASEBALL 9 at 80% against Baseball GOAT's 44%. BASEBALL 9 also leads on ratings volume (136K vs 2.7K) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). Baseball GOAT's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BASEBALL 9 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Baseball GOAT sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Baseball GOAT holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BASEBALL 9 has 136K ratings behind it against 2.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of BASEBALL 9's written reviews are positive against 44% of Baseball GOAT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BASEBALL 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, Baseball GOAT every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BASEBALL 9 | Baseball GOAT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (136K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-9/id1340866223/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-goat/id6677019784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 396 MB | 587 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [playus soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/385988579) | [Red falcon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767994071) |

## What reviewers say

### BASEBALL 9

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Sports, #31 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


### Baseball GOAT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-goat/id6677019784)

Live your baseball dream, from college stardom to international championships and professional leagues. Make life decisions, train, and interact with media to forge your path to greatness and become a baseball immortal.

**Highlights:** 168 authentic D1 colleges, ACAA College World Series, International tournaments (Olympics, WBC), Professional scouting and offers, Real player stat analysis, Mysterious events and life decisions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Training | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Growth Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ads free mini | $5.99 | one-time |
| GOAT Potential Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free | $7.99 | one-time |
| 620 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 988 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1250 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6400 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 3200 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 13000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progression issues
- 🔋 Energy/stamina problems
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Long wait times
- 🤕 Frequent injuries

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to progress past certain age
- Energy not regenerating properly
- Simulation not giving experience
- Next season button not working
- Skip button not functioning correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more gameplay options
- Improve progression system
- Fix energy/stamina mechanics
- Address bugs and glitches
- Reduce wait times


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BASEBALL 9 free?

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

### Is Baseball GOAT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BASEBALL 9 or Baseball GOAT?

Baseball GOAT is rated higher. BASEBALL 9 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 136K ratings, while Baseball GOAT averages 4.9 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do BASEBALL 9 or Baseball GOAT have ads?

Both BASEBALL 9 and Baseball GOAT show ads.

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

BASEBALL 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Baseball GOAT every 4 days. Most recently, BASEBALL 9 was updated on September 26, 2026 and Baseball GOAT on September 25, 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.*