Hitting Approach vs AURA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hitting Approach
Track pitch location, type, and at-bat results for baseball and softball games. Generates stat reports and charts to identify player strengths and weaknesses. Includes post-game quality plate appearance and pitching reports.
- Track pitch location and type
- Record at-bat results
- Generate player stat reports
- Identify team strengths and weaknesses
- Post-game QPA reports
- Post-game pitching reports
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Hitting Approach provides a simple way to track the pitch location, pitch type (fastball, curveball, changeup), and result for all of the at bats in a baseball or softball game. Stat reports and charts are then created using this data that will show the strengths and weaknesses of each player on your team as well as your opponents. A post game QPA (Quality Plate Appearance) report and a pitching post game report are automatically generated for each player following a game. It is the player's responsibility to provide feedback on their performance in order to allow coaches to coach the players' mental approach to the game.
AURA
Access real-time, advanced game metrics from Yakkertech-enabled fields. Dive into detailed player performance analytics to improve decision-making and strategies. Experience the game like never before with live data on pitch velocity, spin rate, and more.
- Real-time game metrics
- Advanced player analytics
- Pitch velocity tracking
- Spin rate insights
- Batted ball velocity data
- Strike zone location
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AURA revolutionizes the way you experience the game by delivering real-time, advanced game metrics straight to your fingertips. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, AURA brings you closer to the game with detailed, accurate insights powered by Yakkertech’s cutting-edge optical technology. Key Features and Functionality: Real-Time Game Metrics: Access live data from Yakkertech-enabled fields and products, including pitch velocity, spin rate, strike zone location, batted ball velocity, and more. Experience the game like never before by diving into the details of each play as it happens. Advanced Analytics: Perfect for players, coaches, parents, and teams, AURA allows users to dive deep into player performance with comprehensive metrics and game analytics, helping improve decision-making and performance strategies. By using this app, you agree to the Aura: Live Data Terms and Conditions at https://www.seemagnus.com/aura/about/terms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AURA at 5.0 against Hitting Approach's 4.5. Hitting Approach's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AURA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hitting Approach has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Hitting Approach ships an update monthly, AURA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hitting Approach | AURA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RESERTECH LLC | Magnus Sports Group LLC |
Customer experience
Hitting Approach
AURA
In-app purchases
Hitting Approach
No in-app purchases
AURA
No in-app purchases









