Comparison

Baseball· vs New Star Baseball

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Baseball·

Experience the thrill of baseball with a simple yet challenging batting game. Read the pitch, swing for the fences, and upgrade your abilities to achieve home runs. Enjoy offline play and progress through various levels.

Highlights
  • Easy to play, hard to master
  • Hit huge home runs
  • Complete challenging levels
  • Upgrade your skills
  • Offline mode
Features
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Swing batter batter! Get ready to knock it out of the park! Flex your baseball skills. Read the pitch, hit the ball, and upgrade your skills! Can you get a home run? Features of Baseball by Puzzle Cats: - Easy to play, hard to master - Get huge home runs - Complete challenging levels - Upgrade your skills - Offline mode (play without wi-fi)

About

New Star Baseball

Live the life of a professional baseball player, from rookie to Hall of Famer. Make crucial decisions on and off the field, manage your career, and navigate the temptations of fame and fortune. Experience a dynamic journey with optional pitching mechanics and customizable playstyles.

Highlights
  • Professional baseball career simulation
  • Player skill training and development
  • Optional pitching mechanics
  • Lifestyle management and choices
  • Equipment and ability upgrades
  • Multiple play styles with one-touch controls
Features
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Step up to the plate as the next big baseball superstar - and experience the rollercoaster life of a professional player in ‘NEW STAR BASEBALL’, from the people who brought you the hit sports games ‘Retro Bowl’ and ’New Star Soccer’. Plucked straight out of high-school by top baseball scouts who believe you could be a rare two-way player, it's up to you to prove them right as you face the hard reality of competitive baseball in the big leagues. Will you seize your chance and build on your one-in-a-million talents to make it to the hall of fame? Or will you plunge headlong into the high-rolling temptations of glitzy casinos and all the luxuries that money can buy? FREE TO PLAY Hundreds of hours of entertainment at your fingertips; start as a lower league rookie and make your way to the top! EASY TO PICK UP Enjoy multiple play styles with simple one-touch controls! NEW FOR VERSION 2.0 - CHOOSE WHETHER TO PLAY THE NEW, IMPROVED PITCHING Pitching is now completely optional! Talk to the Manager at any time to choose whether to be a two-way player or not. PLAY YOUR WAY Train your skills, grab the latest high-performance equipment, or use special abilities to gain the edge against ruthless opposition teams! LIVE LIKE A BASEBALL STAR All eyes are on you as a big-name sports celebrity - hang with the right people and treat yourself to the latest cars, condos and gadgets to impress the fans and the media!

Screenshots

Baseball·4 screens
New Star Baseball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Baseball· at none against New Star Baseball's 13. Baseball· also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). New Star Baseball's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 38%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. New Star Baseball sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Baseball· asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Baseball· against 4.6 for New Star Baseball. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 3.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Baseball·'s written reviews are positive against 54% of New Star Baseball's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Baseball· versus New Star Baseball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaseball·New Star Baseball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.5K ratings)4.6 (3.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews53.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K3.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB165 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPuzzle CatsNew Star Publishing Ltd.

Customer experience

Baseball·

All ratings1,444 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

New Star Baseball

All ratings3,770 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral19.1%
Negative27.2%

Bugs and requests

Baseball·

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

New Star Baseball

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Batting and hitting outcomes not matching player input
  • Throwing to cutoff man not registering properly
  • Inconsistent and unreliable base running mechanics
  • Frequent crashes and black screen issues
  • Progression system and ratings not accurately reflecting performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow choosing starting team
  • Add stealing and triples
  • Improve pitching and fielding controls
  • Implement more realistic baseball statistics
  • Provide option to skip tutorial

In-app purchases

None

Baseball·

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

New Star Baseball

One-time13
  • Bux Pack #1$0.99
  • Pro Bat Pack$2.99
  • Pro Agent Pack$2.99
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  • Bux Pack #2$3.99
  • Remove Interstitial Ads$3.99
  • NRG Pro Bundle$3.99
  • Expert Agent Pack$4.99
  • Pro Staff Bundle$4.99
  • Pro Gear Bundle$6.99
  • Expert Staff Bundle$8.99
  • Bux Pack #3$9.99
  • Expert Gear Bundle$9.99
  • Bux Pack #4$23.99

Questions

Is Baseball· free?
Baseball· is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is New Star Baseball free?
New Star Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Baseball· or New Star Baseball?
New Star Baseball is rated higher. Baseball· averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while New Star Baseball averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.
Do Baseball· or New Star Baseball have ads?
New Star Baseball shows ads; Baseball· does not.
Which is updated more often, Baseball· or New Star Baseball?
Baseball· ships an update every 11 days, and New Star Baseball every 11 days. Most recently, Baseball· was updated on October 24, 2026 and New Star Baseball on October 23, 2026.

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