# Retro Goal vs Pixel Pro Baseball

The clearest difference is ads: Retro Goal at none against Pixel Pro Baseball's shown. Retro Goal also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 42%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro Goal sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Pro Baseball sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Retro Goal against 4.5 for Pixel Pro Baseball. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Retro Goal's written reviews are positive against 42% of Pixel Pro Baseball's.

Retro Goal ships an update monthly, Pixel Pro Baseball every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Goal | Pixel Pro Baseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-goal/id1535765855/reviews) | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pro-baseball/id1552219662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | #188 |
| Size | 27 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Star Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/413849591) | [Pixamo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728624150) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Goal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-goal/id1535765855)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Sports, #99 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience arcade-style soccer with simple team management. Enjoy 16-bit inspired graphics and precise touchscreen controls to score goals and lead your team to victory. Recruit star players and manage your squad to dominate the league.

**Highlights:** Arcade soccer action, Simple team management, 16-bit era inspired graphics, Modern touchscreen controls, Recruit star players, Full on-pitch control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bux x 1,000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Player | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bux x 1,000 + Free unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Player + Free unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Outstanding Player | $2.99 | one-time |
| Outstanding Player + Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bux x 5,000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bux x 10,000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bux x 10,000 + Free unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 👍 Variety of leagues and teams
- 👍 Enjoyable retro style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unfair 'chance missed' mechanic
- 💰 Expensive to maintain a good squad
- 🐛 Unrealistic player contracts
- 🐛 Overly punitive booking system
- 🐛 Difficulty balance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not tracking properly
- Glitches when switching teams
- Unrealistic player and team ratings
- Inconsistent referee decisions

**Requested features**

- Player and team customization
- Dynamic difficulty settings
- Improved defense mechanics
- International competitions and tournaments
- Better contract and transfer systems


### Pixel Pro Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pro-baseball/id1552219662)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience classic baseball with a retro pixel-art aesthetic. Engage in addictive batting and pitching mechanics, with modes like single-player career or full team management. Build your team, compete in seasons, and strive for championship glory.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel-art graphics, Skill-based batting and pitching, Single batter career mode, Full team management mode, Multiple leagues and seasons, Roster and budget management, Player stats and achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Teams | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Owners | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Season Lengths | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Game Lengths | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Multiple Save Slots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Editing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Dynasty Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎮 Unique gameplay
- 💡 Potential for improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent hitting
- 🤖 Poor AI decision making
- 🔒 Pay-to-play features
- 🕰️ Slow gameplay at times

**Reported bugs**

- Runs not counting when runner scores
- Fielders avoiding routine plays
- Inconsistent ball tracking and foul balls

**Requested features**

- Ability to control baserunners
- Pitching career mode
- Detailed stats and leaderboards
- Customization options for players and teams


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Goal free?

Retro Goal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel Pro Baseball free?

Pixel Pro Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Goal or Pixel Pro Baseball?

Pixel Pro Baseball is rated higher. Retro Goal averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Pixel Pro Baseball averages 4.5 from 14K ratings.

### Do Retro Goal or Pixel Pro Baseball have ads?

Pixel Pro Baseball shows ads; Retro Goal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Goal or Pixel Pro Baseball?

Retro Goal ships an update monthly, and Pixel Pro Baseball every 2 months. Most recently, Retro Goal was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pixel Pro Baseball on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Retro Goal or Pixel Pro Baseball?

Retro Goal currently peaks at #68 in the App Store charts, and Pixel Pro Baseball at #188. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*