Baseball· vs New Star Baseball
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Easy to play, hard to master
- Hit huge home runs
- Complete challenging levels
- Upgrade your skills
- Offline mode
Read full descriptionHide full description
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)
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
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
Both are free to download. New Star Baseball sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Baseball· asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Baseball· | New Star Baseball |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.5K ratings) | 4.6 (3.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 53.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | 3.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Puzzle Cats | New Star Publishing Ltd. |
Customer experience
Baseball·
New Star Baseball
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
Baseball·
No in-app purchases
New Star Baseball
- Bux Pack #1$0.99
- Pro Bat Pack$2.99
- Pro Agent Pack$2.99
Show 10 moreShow fewer
- 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?
Is New Star Baseball free?
Which has better reviews, Baseball· or New Star Baseball?
Do Baseball· or New Star Baseball have ads?
Which is updated more often, Baseball· or New Star Baseball?
Other comparisons















