New Star Baseball vs Bitball Baseball
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
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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!
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.
- 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)
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | New Star Baseball | Bitball Baseball |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.8K ratings) — better | 3.4 (248 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews — better | 49.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K — better | 248 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 232 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | New Star Publishing Ltd. | Matthew Steill |
Customer experience
New Star Baseball
Bitball Baseball
User reviews
New Star Baseball
From 3.8K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
New Star Baseball
- Bux Pack #1$0.99
- Pro Bat Pack$2.99
- Bux Pack #2$3.99
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- 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
Bitball Baseball
- 16,384(16K) Bytes$0.99
- 32,768 (32K) Bytes$1.99
- Premium$2.99
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- 65536 Bytes$3.99
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