# Seam Reader vs Pitch Call Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Pitch Call Pro at 4.5 against Seam Reader's 3.9. Pitch Call Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Seam Reader's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seam Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pitch Call Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pitch Call Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seam Reader has 64 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Seam Reader's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pitch Call Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seam Reader | Pitch Call Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seam-reader/id1502833772/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-call-pro/id6670452586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 164 MB | 343 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jared Tiefenthaler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477383661) | [Daniel Algattas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766354303) |

## What reviewers say

### Seam Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seam-reader/id1502833772)

Improve your baseball or softball hitting skills by learning to recognize pitches based on their spin and appearance. This app offers modes to learn, practice, and test your ability to identify different pitch types and speeds, from little league to professional levels.

**Highlights:** Learn pitch "faces" from spin, Real-life analytics (RPM, MPH), Learn Mode for 6 baseball/softball pitches, Batting Cage for practice, Career Mode with increasing difficulty, Adjustable pitch speeds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Seed Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| 600 Seed Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Seed Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


### Pitch Call Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-call-pro/id6670452586)

This app allows coaches and players to communicate plays and reminders during sports games using any device and headset. Customize pitch types, locations, and defensive plays for baseball and softball.

**Highlights:** 1-way communication for plays and reminders, Customizable pitch types and locations, Baseball and softball specific menus, Custom coach and pitcher favorite pitches, Customizable defensive play calls, Umpire indicator with count status sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seam Reader free?

Seam Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pitch Call Pro free?

Pitch Call Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Seam Reader or Pitch Call Pro?

Pitch Call Pro is rated higher. Seam Reader averages 3.9 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Pitch Call Pro averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Seam Reader or Pitch Call Pro have ads?

Seam Reader shows ads; Pitch Call Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Seam Reader or Pitch Call Pro?

Seam Reader ships an update every 8 days, and Pitch Call Pro every 8 days. Most recently, Seam Reader was updated on October 15, 2026 and Pitch Call Pro on October 6, 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.*