# New Star Baseball vs Baseball Master 3D

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.

Both are free to download. New Star Baseball sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Baseball Master 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | New Star Baseball | Baseball Master 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-baseball/id1471629480/reviews)** | [2.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-master-3d/id6449351648/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **52.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 165 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Star Publishing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114811227) | [SVC Games inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818247751) |

## What reviewers say

### New Star Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-baseball/id1471629480)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bux Pack #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bat Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Agent Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bux Pack #2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitial Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| NRG Pro Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Expert Agent Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Staff Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Gear Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Expert Staff Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bux Pack #3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expert Gear Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bux Pack #4 | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Addictive
- 👍 Great concept
- 🚀 Polished and well-developed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent batting and fielding mechanics
- 🔋 Energy system too restrictive
- 🐛 Unrealistic player ratings and progression
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy at times
- 💰 Monetization model too aggressive

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-master-3d/id6449351648)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*