Comparison

New Star Baseball vs Bitball Baseball

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

Bitball Baseball

Build a baseball dynasty by managing your squad, progressing players, and signing free agents. Improve your stadium and facilities to boost morale and set prices to satisfy fans and owners. Enjoy fast-paced gameplay with quick games to lead your team to victory.

Highlights
  • Roster management (rotation, bullpen, lineup)
  • Player progression with XP or currency
  • Free agent signings and player re-signing
  • Stadium and facility improvements
  • Fast-paced gameplay (5-10 minute games)
  • Custom team editor (premium feature)
Features
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Do you have what it takes to build your franchise into a baseball dynasty? Manage your squad, progress players, sign free agents, and slug it out against the Bitball League's best. Roster Management: - Rotation, Bullpen, and Lineup management - Trades - Off-season draft - Sign Free Agents - Re-sign players - Progress players with XP earned, or with in-game currency - Edit player name and appearance (feature available with purchase of premium version of game). Franchise Management - Improve Stadium and team facilities to improve player morale - Set ticket and concession prices to make your fans, or owner, happy - Custom Team Editor (feature available with purchase of premium version of game). Gameplay - Fast paced gameplay designed to get through games quickly. Games last on average 5-10 minutes. - Slug it out over a 20 game season in an effort to make the playoffs and go for glory. - Manage your pitcher's stamina carefully to get through each game.

Screenshots

New Star Baseball4 screens
Bitball Baseball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: New Star Baseball at 4.6 against Bitball Baseball's 3.4. New Star Baseball also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 248). Bitball Baseball's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bitball Baseball sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

New Star Baseball holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New Star Baseball has 3.8K ratings behind it against 248, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of New Star Baseball's written reviews are positive against 49% of Bitball Baseball's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New Star Baseball ships an update every 11 days, Bitball Baseball every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
New Star Baseball versus Bitball Baseball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew Star BaseballBitball Baseball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.8K ratings) — better3.4 (248 ratings)
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews — better49.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3.8K — better248
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB232 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNew Star Publishing Ltd.Matthew Steill

Customer experience

New Star Baseball

All ratings3,770 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews247 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral19.0%
Negative27.1%

Bitball Baseball

All ratings221 ratings
Positive54.8%
Neutral12.2%
Negative33.0%
Written reviews452 reviews
Positive49.1%
Neutral21.7%
Negative29.2%

User reviews

New Star Baseball

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bitball Baseball

From 248 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to learn gameplay
  • 🚀 Charming retro-style graphics
  • 💡 Customization options for teams and players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent or unrealistic gameplay mechanics
  • 🐛 Premium features not working as expected

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

Bitball Baseball

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Disappearing baserunners
  • Incorrect team assignments
  • Premium features not unlocking properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add pitching mode
  • Implement a coach mode to watch games
  • Allow more customization options for players
  • Improve save/load functionality
  • Expand season length and playoff options

In-app purchases

10 purchases

New Star Baseball

One-time10
  • Bux Pack #1$0.99
  • Pro Bat Pack$2.99
  • Bux Pack #2$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Remove Interstitial Ads$3.99
  • NRG Pro Bundle$3.99
  • 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
4 purchases

Bitball Baseball

One-time4
  • 16,384(16K) Bytes$0.99
  • 32,768 (32K) Bytes$1.99
  • Premium$2.99
Show 1 more
  • 65536 Bytes$3.99

Questions

Is New Star Baseball free?
New Star Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bitball Baseball free?
Bitball Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, New Star Baseball or Bitball Baseball?
New Star Baseball is rated higher. New Star Baseball averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Bitball Baseball averages 3.4 from 248 ratings.
Do New Star Baseball or Bitball Baseball have ads?
New Star Baseball shows ads; Bitball Baseball does not.
Which is updated more often, New Star Baseball or Bitball Baseball?
New Star Baseball ships an update every 11 days, and Bitball Baseball every 4 days. Most recently, New Star Baseball was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bitball Baseball on November 4, 2026.

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