# 4APP Sports vs Bearhands

The clearest difference is rating: Bearhands at 5.0 against 4APP Sports's 4.4. Bearhands also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14). 4APP Sports's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 4APP Sports sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Bearhands asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bearhands holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4APP Sports has 198 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

4APP Sports ships an update every 3 weeks, Bearhands every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4APP Sports | Bearhands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4app-sports/id1551925155/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearhands/id6784108375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **198** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 343 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [4APP Sports LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695216142) | [Francis Annunziato](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779100060) |

## What reviewers say

### 4APP Sports

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4app-sports/id1551925155)

Enhance your pitching performance with advanced training tools and analytics. Improve velocity, command, and health, and track your progress to stand out to scouts and recruiters. Tailored programs and expert analysis help pitchers of all levels reach their full potential.

**Highlights:** Custom remote training, Pitching mechanics video analysis, Daily throwing programs, Command tracking tools, Daily health tracking, Hitter attack plans, Pitching journals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pitching Essentials | $9.99 | per month |
| Double-A Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Pitching Essentials Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Pitching Essentials (1 Year) | $99.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Pitching Program | $199.99 | per month |
| Double-A 3 Months | $269.00 | per 3 months |
| Triple-A Monthly | $549.00 | per month |
| Double-A Annual | $900.00 | per year |
| Triple-A 3 Months | $1499.99 | per 3 months |
| Ultimate Pitching Program | $1799.99 | per year |
| Pro 3 Months | $2999.00 | per 3 months |
| Triple-A Annual | $5199.99 | per year |
| Pro 6 Months | $5399.99 | per 6 months |
| Mechanical Analysis | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps improve pitching performance
- 👍 Detailed training plans
- 👍 Great for arm care and strength
- 👍 Provides valuable insights
- 👍 Helps build arm strength

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High monthly cost
- 💰 Too expensive for many
- 💰 Significant cost for premium features
- 🐛 Frequent communication errors when saving
- 🐛 App won't open

**Reported bugs**

- Communication error when saving records
- App won't open
- Cannot click on premium subscription
- Membership issues
- Age restriction prevents sign-up for minors

**Requested features**

- 日本語版も導入して欲しいです (Add Japanese version)
- 日本語バージョンができるようにして欲しいです (Request Japanese version)
- Add Japanese language support


### Bearhands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearhands/id6784108375)

Build your athletic legacy with a personalized profile showcasing stats and training streaks. Engage with a community of athletes, test your reflexes in a mini-game, and refine your skills with AI-powered analysis. Connect physical gear to your digital identity.

**Highlights:** Athlete profile with stats and training streaks, Shareable digital Athlete Card, Fastball reaction mini-game with leaderboards, AI Swing Analyzer and Scouting Reports, Community Feed for training videos and gear, NFC integration for physical gear authentication

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4APP Sports free?

4APP Sports is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bearhands free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 4APP Sports or Bearhands?

Bearhands is rated higher. 4APP Sports averages 4.4 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while Bearhands averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 4APP Sports or Bearhands have ads?

Neither 4APP Sports nor Bearhands shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 4APP Sports or Bearhands?

4APP Sports ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bearhands every 2 months. Most recently, 4APP Sports was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bearhands on October 31, 2026.

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