# Core Meditation vs TheStack Baseball

Core Meditation and TheStack Baseball both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Core Meditation's written reviews are positive against 0% of TheStack Baseball's. Core Meditation also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 87). TheStack Baseball's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Core Meditation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TheStack Baseball asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Core Meditation against 4.9 for TheStack Baseball. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Core Meditation has 1.8K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Core Meditation's written reviews are positive against 0% of TheStack Baseball's.

Core Meditation ships an update monthly, TheStack Baseball every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core Meditation | TheStack Baseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-meditation/id1490644270/reviews) | **[4.9 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thestack-baseball/id6477413655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | **61.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 59 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hyper Ice, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529321255) | [The Stack System Baseball GP, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729294195) |

## What reviewers say

### Core Meditation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-meditation/id1490644270)

Experience immersive meditation with guided vibrations, audio, and lighting. Track your progress with stress-level measurements and biometric data. Access a library of classes and personalized feedback to build inner strength.

**Highlights:** Guided meditation with dynamic vibrations, Breath training techniques, Stress-level and biometric tracking, Progress measurement (Calm, Focus, Training), Meditation library with expert instructors, Ambient and musical soundscapes, Integration with Apple HealthKit

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Core Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Core Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧘‍♀️ Helps with meditation and focus
- 📊 Provides useful biofeedback and data
- 🎯 Effective for beginners and experienced users
- 🤖 High-quality guided meditations
- 🔋 Consistent and reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Connectivity and network issues
- 💰 Expensive device and subscription
- 🤖 Inconsistent or limited app functionality
- 🔍 Lack of search and customization options
- 🕰️ Occasional performance problems or freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to cancel subscription
- Trouble with device pairing and connectivity
- Inaccurate or unreliable biometric tracking

**Requested features**

- Offline meditation content availability
- Apple Watch app integration
- Expanded search and filtering options
- Longer meditation session durations
- More personalization and customization


### TheStack Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thestack-baseball/id6477413655)

Enhance your baseball performance by increasing bat speed through dynamic, personalized training programs. Track your progress, connect with other players and coaches, and optimize your workouts for maximum gains. Requires a Stack Bat to begin.

**Highlights:** Dynamic training programs, Personalized speed trainer, Track speed and metrics, Connect with other players, Team monitoring for coaches, Variable inertia speed training

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Core Meditation free?

Core Meditation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TheStack Baseball free?

TheStack Baseball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Core Meditation or TheStack Baseball?

TheStack Baseball is rated higher. Core Meditation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while TheStack Baseball averages 4.9 from 87 ratings.

### Do Core Meditation or TheStack Baseball have ads?

TheStack Baseball shows ads; Core Meditation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Core Meditation or TheStack Baseball?

Core Meditation ships an update monthly, and TheStack Baseball every 2 months. Most recently, Core Meditation was updated on October 16, 2026 and TheStack Baseball on October 20, 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.*