# Franchise Baseball vs Ultimate Pro Baseball GM

The clearest difference is ads: Ultimate Pro Baseball GM at none against Franchise Baseball's shown. Ultimate Pro Baseball GM also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Franchise Baseball's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Franchise Baseball sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Ultimate Pro Baseball GM sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Franchise Baseball holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 879 and 822 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Franchise Baseball's written reviews are positive against 55% of Ultimate Pro Baseball GM's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Franchise Baseball | Ultimate Pro Baseball GM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (879 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/franchise-baseball-pro-gm/id1365664319/reviews)** | [4.4 (822 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-pro-baseball-gm/id1573728721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **879** | 822 |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | #198 |
| Size | 169 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fantasy Mogul Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/702790205) | [Games2rk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530542940) |

## What reviewers say

### Franchise Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/franchise-baseball-pro-gm/id1365664319)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Manage your own baseball team, collect legendary players, and compete in daily games and seasons. Build a championship roster and strategize your way to victory in this immersive baseball simulation.

**Highlights:** Daily gameplay and rewards, Build and manage championship teams, Collect legendary and special edition players, Customize game plans, Compete in seasons and showdowns

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Pro Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Edition Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| $100m Franchise Cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 Season Tokens | $6.99 | one-time |
| Limited Edition Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Limited Edition Coin Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| $400m Franchise Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Edition Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 16 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Purchase the Zombie Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Limited Edition Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 48 Coins | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game to play
- 🕹️ Great for baseball fans
- ⏱️ Daily escape
- 🏆 Collecting players is enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏳ Long wait times
- 💰 Expensive to progress
- 🔑 Login and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Constant crashes and freezes
- Login issues and lost progress
- Gameplay mechanics not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Faster progression system
- More accessible in-game currency


### Ultimate Pro Baseball GM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-pro-baseball-gm/id1573728721)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Manage your own professional baseball franchise in this in-depth simulation game. Sign players, draft rookies, hire coaches, and upgrade facilities to build a championship team. Compete against others online or play offline.

**Highlights:** Sign, draft, trade, and train players, Hire and upgrade coaches, Build and upgrade team facilities, Manage finances and sponsorships, Handle player demands and morale, Online ranked career and multiplayer modes, Offline simulation gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Motivate Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Win Pass VIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150K Training Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500m Bank Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| UBBGM Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300K Training Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1bn Bank Boost | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Team Boost 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 800K Training Points | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2.7bn Bank Boost | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2.2M Training Points | $13.49 | one-time |
| 7.5bn Bank Boost | $13.49 | one-time |
| 6.5M Training Points | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Excellent GM simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unrealistic stats and outcomes
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔒 Difficulty progressing without paying
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Impossible to win without premium version

**Reported bugs**

- Daily claim and win pass not working
- Crashing after season 5
- Gray screen issue
- Can't claim free pass or daily rewards

**Requested features**

- More minor league teams
- Ability to demote/promote players
- Improved trading system
- More realistic stats and outcomes
- Ability to customize logos and teams


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Franchise Baseball free?

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

### Is Ultimate Pro Baseball GM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Franchise Baseball or Ultimate Pro Baseball GM?

Franchise Baseball is rated higher. Franchise Baseball averages 4.6 out of 5 from 879 ratings, while Ultimate Pro Baseball GM averages 4.4 from 822 ratings.

### Do Franchise Baseball or Ultimate Pro Baseball GM have ads?

Franchise Baseball shows ads; Ultimate Pro Baseball GM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Franchise Baseball or Ultimate Pro Baseball GM?

Franchise Baseball ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ultimate Pro Baseball GM every 6 weeks. Most recently, Franchise Baseball was updated on October 26, 2026 and Ultimate Pro Baseball GM on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Franchise Baseball or Ultimate Pro Baseball GM?

Franchise Baseball currently peaks at #179 in the App Store charts, and Ultimate Pro Baseball GM at #198. 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.*