Comparison

New Star Baseball vs Baseball Master 3D

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

Head to head
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!

About

Baseball Master 3D

Experience a unique baseball game where you draw to hit home runs. Play quick innings, face varied pitches, and customize your experience with earned coins. Enjoy outfield defense and one-handed play.

Highlights
  • Draw to hit home runs
  • Quick inning gameplay
  • Changeable pitcher pitches
  • Earn coins for skins and items
  • Outfield defense mode
  • One-handed play
Features
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Anyone can enjoy baseball just by drawing with their fingers. Draw at the right time and hit many home runs. Stage to play only one inning for immediate play. The opposing pitcher will also use changeable pitches. Earn coins to get skins and items! A mode to play outfield defense has also been added! A new baseball game that can be enjoyed with only one hand! Draw the ball and hit a lot of oversized home runs!

Screenshots

New Star Baseball4 screens
Baseball Master 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: New Star Baseball at 4.6 against Baseball Master 3D's 2.4. New Star Baseball also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 20%) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 19). Baseball Master 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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 Master 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

New Star Baseball holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New Star Baseball has 3.8K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of New Star Baseball's written reviews are positive against 20% of Baseball Master 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New Star Baseball ships an update every 11 days, Baseball Master 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
New Star Baseball versus Baseball Master 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew Star BaseballBaseball Master 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.8K ratings) — better2.4 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.8K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB233 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNew Star Publishing Ltd.SVC Games inc.

Customer experience

New Star Baseball

All ratings3,770 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral21.1%
Negative26.9%

Baseball Master 3D

All ratings19 ratings
Positive31.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative63.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and 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

Baseball Master 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Baseball Master 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is New Star Baseball free?
New Star Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Baseball Master 3D free?
Baseball Master 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, New Star Baseball or Baseball Master 3D?
New Star Baseball is rated higher. New Star Baseball averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Baseball Master 3D averages 2.4 from 19 ratings.
Do New Star Baseball or Baseball Master 3D have ads?
Both New Star Baseball and Baseball Master 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, New Star Baseball or Baseball Master 3D?
New Star Baseball ships an update every 11 days, and Baseball Master 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, New Star Baseball was updated on September 27, 2026 and Baseball Master 3D on June 8, 2026.

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