Comparison

4APP Sports vs Pearl PD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

4APP Sports

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
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100,000+ players and 70+ pros trust 4APP to throw harder, improve their command, and stay healthy while doing it. Created by Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer, 4APP helps pitchers dramatically improve their game with: - Custom Remote Training tailored to your goals and needs - Pitching Mechanics Video Analysis by Trevor himself - Daily Throwing Programs for consistent progress - Command-Tracking Tools to master the strike zone - Daily Health Tracking for optimal recovery and peak performance - Professional grade strength, conditioning, and recovery programming - Custom daily nutrition programs to help you fuel and recover - AI coaching trained on what makes you perform your best - Pitching Journals to track your growth Memberships For Every Level Of Pitcher ROOKIE BALL — Master the fundamentals: - Daily Throwing Program: Trevor’s top drills for beginners - Strength & Conditioning Exercises: the best movements for throwers - Recovery Techniques to protect your arm after throwing - Nutrition Guidelines to learn to fuel your body correctly - Bullpen Coach to track and improve your command - Daily Health Tracker to improve your training readiness AA — Follow a structured development plan Everything in Rookie Ball, plus: - Daily Throwing Program with recommended drills, volumes, and intensities to help you throw harder with less pain - Strength & Conditioning Plan: weekly workouts to get you bigger, faster, and stronger for better results on the field - Comprehensive Mobility Routines: daily flows to prime your body for peak performance - Post Throw Recovery Program to expedite recovery after an outing and protect against injury - Adjustable Nutrition Plan: eat what sounds best without compromising your nutrition goals AAA — Custom programs based on your body, preferences, and progress Everything in AA, plus: - Complete Movement Analysis: a personalized breakdown of your pitching mechanics and functional movements in the weight room - Custom Throwing and Strength Programs built on your movement analysis and specific goals - Integrated Daily Health Tracker: your programs update automatically based on your readiness score, so you get the most out of every workout - AI Coaching: our AI model monitors your progress and updates your programs to get you the best results in the shortest time - Optimized Nutrition Plan: set daily and weekly schedules and your plan updates automatically, so you get the right fuel at the right time PRO — Direct access to professional coaching Everything in AAA, plus: - Weekly Zoom calls with Trevor, Tim, and the other Pro members - Private Discord access for 24/7 support - Direct coaching on pitch design, mental game, in-game strategy, sleep and recovery optimization, and more * Strength Program available for athletes 14 years and older. 4APP Sports is redefining the way pitchers train and recover. Used by pitchers at every level—from T-Ball to the Big Leagues—4APP provides the tools, insights, and guidance to help you unlock your full potential. What are you waiting for? Join thousands of pitchers already transforming their game. Download 4APP Sports today and start your journey to the top of the mound! Terms of Use: https://www.4appsports.com/terms

About

Pearl PD

This sports app provides coaches and players with mobile access to performance data, training plans, and team communication. Coaches can review player reports, build training programs, and message their team, while players can follow assigned workouts and view their progress.

Highlights
  • Performance data review
  • Training plan assignment
  • Team communication
  • Schedule management
  • Player progress tracking
Features
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Pearl PD is the mobile companion to the Pearl Player Development coaching platform, giving coaches and players on-the-go access to performance data, training plans, and team communication. FOR COACHES • Review pitching and hitting reports, heatmaps, and data tables for every player on your roster • Build and assign throwing programs, bullpens, and workout plans • Track player development over time with velocity, movement, and location data • Message players and staff directly in the app • Manage team schedules and practice plans FOR PLAYERS • View your own pitching/hitting reports and heatmaps • Follow assigned workouts, throwing programs, and bullpen plans • Stay on top of practice and game schedules • Communicate with your coaching staff Pearl PD connects to your organization's existing Pearl Player Development account — sign in with the same credentials you use on the web dashboard.

Screenshots

4APP Sports4 screens
Pearl PD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pearl PD at 5.0 against 4APP Sports's 4.4. Pearl PD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14). 4APP Sports's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pearl PD 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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
4APP Sports versus Pearl PD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4APP SportsPearl PD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (198 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings198 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.116.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size343 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4APP Sports LLCJared Gaynor

Customer experience

4APP Sports

All ratings198 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral19.2%
Negative15.4%

Pearl PD

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

4APP Sports

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • 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

Pearl PD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

4APP Sports

Subscriptions13
  • Pitching Essentials7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Double-A Monthly$99.001 Month
  • Pitching Essentials Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Pitching Essentials (1 Year)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Ultimate Pitching Program$199.991 Month
  • Double-A 3 Months$269.003 Months
  • Triple-A Monthly$549.001 Month
  • Double-A Annual$900.001 Year
  • Triple-A 3 Months$1499.993 Months
  • Ultimate Pitching Program$1799.991 Year
  • Pro 3 Months$2999.003 Months
  • Triple-A Annual$5199.991 Year
  • Pro 6 Months$5399.996 Months
One-time1
  • Mechanical Analysis$199.99
None

Pearl PD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4APP Sports free?
4APP Sports is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pearl PD free?
Pearl PD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 4APP Sports or Pearl PD?
Pearl PD is rated higher. 4APP Sports averages 4.4 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while Pearl PD averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do 4APP Sports or Pearl PD have ads?
Neither 4APP Sports nor Pearl PD shows ads.

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