Comparison

iGate BMX vs PlayMaker Baseball

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

Head to head
About

iGate BMX

This application simulates the official starting sequence for BMX racing, allowing users to practice their starts anywhere. It functions as a light tree for general practice and integrates with a specific starting gate system for enhanced realism. Features include adjustable delays, brightness, and gate release timing.

Highlights
  • Official BMX starting sequence simulation
  • Light tree functionality
  • iGate sensor integration
  • Adjustable start delay
  • Adjustable brightness
  • Adjustable gate release timing
  • Auto repeat function
Features
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This app simulates the official starting sequence used in BMX racing so you can practice your starts on the go. It is specially designed to work with the iGate BMX starting gate system for easy use on a practice gate, but it can also be used as a normal light tree for users who don't have an iGate unit. Features: - Large, bright light display for riders who start using the lights - UCI starting cadence audio - Designated spot for the iGate sensor ensuring consistent gate release (can be turned on/off in settings) - Auto repeat - Adjustable start delay and brightness - Adjustable gate release timing We recommend you maximize your screen brightness while using the app for best performance. The iGate Controller Module and starting gates can be found on our website: rivalracingbmx.com

About

PlayMaker Baseball

Effortlessly score baseball games, track player statistics, and stream live updates for coaches and parents. This intuitive app simplifies scorekeeping with a clean interface and automatically calculates advanced stats, making it ideal for all levels of play.

Highlights
  • Intuitive digital scorekeeping
  • Live game streaming for fans
  • Automatic stat calculation
  • Pitch metrics tracking
  • Lineup scanning and sharing
  • Support for all age levels
Features
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The easiest way to score baseball games, track stats, and stream live — built for coaches, parents, and scorekeepers who want power without the complexity. PlayMaker replaces your paper scorebook with an intuitive digital experience that anyone can pick up in minutes. No complicated menus, no learning curve, no clutter — just tap and score. SCOREKEEPING MADE SIMPLE Score games with a clean, intuitive interface designed for real game speed. Whether you're a first-time scorekeeper or a seasoned coach, PlayMaker keeps up with every play without slowing you down. LIVE STREAMING Broadcast your game in real time so family and fans who can't make it to the field never miss a moment. Live scoreboard overlay keeps viewers in the game from anywhere. AUTOMATIC STATS & ADVANCED PITCH METRICS Season batting averages, player performance, and detailed pitch metrics — all calculated automatically as you score. No spreadsheets, no manual entry. Just finish the game and the numbers are ready. SCAN YOUR LINEUP Skip the manual entry. Snap a photo of your lineup card and PlayMaker reads it for you. Get your lineup set and shared with your team before the first pitch LIVE SCOREBOARD FOR FANS Share a real-time scoreboard with parents and fans who can't make it to the field. Everyone stays connected to the game, no matter where they are. SET & SHARE LINEUPS INSTANTLY Build your lineup and share it with your team before the first pitch. No more confusion at the field. BUILT FOR EVERY LEVEL From tee ball to travel ball to high school — PlayMaker works for teams at any age and any level of play. Whether you're keeping score for your kid's Little League game or tracking stats for a competitive travel team, PlayMaker gives you everything you need and nothing you don't. Every play matters. Questions? Reach out anytime at help@playmakerapp.io Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iGate BMX4 screens
PlayMaker Baseball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iGate BMX at 100% against PlayMaker Baseball's 58%. iGate BMX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). PlayMaker Baseball's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PlayMaker Baseball sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iGate BMX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlayMaker Baseball holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayMaker Baseball has 191 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of iGate BMX's written reviews are positive against 58% of PlayMaker Baseball's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGate BMX ships an update every 10 months, PlayMaker Baseball every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iGate BMX versus PlayMaker Baseball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGate BMXPlayMaker Baseball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.5 (191 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4191 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.3
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRonald RomerPrepBaseballRankings

Customer experience

iGate BMX

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PlayMaker Baseball

All ratings191 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

iGate BMX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PlayMaker Baseball

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Only allowed to record a strike swinging in demo
  • Rest of demo features ask who is batting
  • Cannot add a team
  • Cannot correct lineup without deleting game
  • App records an error on player every time a put out is recorded
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  • App crashing
  • Fielder’s choice bug removes multiple runners
  • Cannot delete anything if a mistake is made
  • Cannot rearrange batting order
  • Numbers entered incorrectly and cannot be changed
  • Only allows adjustment for last 5-6 players
  • Starts over after 9 batters even with more players

Requested features

8 requests
  • More features needed
  • Track pitches
  • Add another outfielder for 8u softball
  • Photo option for rosters
  • Ability to delete teams
Show 3 more
  • Ability to make created teams play each other
  • Correct lineup issues
  • Advance inning with run limit in little league

In-app purchases

None

iGate BMX

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PlayMaker Baseball

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium - Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • '22 Spring Kickoff$10.99

Questions

Is iGate BMX free?
iGate BMX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlayMaker Baseball free?
PlayMaker Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iGate BMX or PlayMaker Baseball?
PlayMaker Baseball is rated higher. iGate BMX averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PlayMaker Baseball averages 4.5 from 191 ratings.
Do iGate BMX or PlayMaker Baseball have ads?
Neither iGate BMX nor PlayMaker Baseball shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iGate BMX or PlayMaker Baseball?
iGate BMX ships an update every 10 months, and PlayMaker Baseball every 5 days. Most recently, iGate BMX was updated on October 20, 2026 and PlayMaker Baseball on October 30, 2026.

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