# New Star Baseball vs Bitball Baseball

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | New Star Baseball | Bitball Baseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-baseball/id1471629480/reviews)** | [3.4 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitball-baseball/id6563151595/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 248 |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 49.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [New Star Publishing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114811227) | [Matthew Steill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724259346) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bux Pack #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bat 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 |
| 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


### Bitball Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitball-baseball/id6563151595)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 16,384(16K) Bytes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 32,768 (32K) Bytes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| 65536 Bytes | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


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