# Pixel Pro Baseball vs Ultimate Pro Baseball GM

The clearest difference is ads: Ultimate Pro Baseball GM at none against Pixel Pro Baseball's shown. Ultimate Pro Baseball GM also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 43%). Pixel Pro Baseball's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 822). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Pro Baseball sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Ultimate Pro Baseball GM sells 13 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 — 4.5 for Pixel Pro Baseball against 4.4 for Ultimate Pro Baseball GM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Pro Baseball has 14K ratings behind it against 822, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Pixel Pro Baseball's written reviews are positive against 55% of Ultimate Pro Baseball GM's.

Pixel Pro Baseball ships an update every 2 months, Ultimate Pro Baseball GM every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Pro Baseball | Ultimate Pro Baseball GM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pro-baseball/id1552219662/reviews)** | [4.4 (822 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-pro-baseball-gm/id1573728721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 822 |
| Positive reviews | 42.8% of reviews | **55.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #198 | **#196** |
| Size | 113 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixamo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728624150) | [Games2rk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530542940) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Pro Baseball

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

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Free · Sports, #199 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


### Ultimate Pro Baseball GM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-pro-baseball-gm/id1573728721)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Manage your own professional baseball franchise in this in-depth simulation game. Sign players, draft rookies, hire coaches, and upgrade facilities to build a championship team. Compete against others online or play offline.

**Highlights:** Sign, draft, trade, and train players, Hire and upgrade coaches, Build and upgrade team facilities, Manage finances and sponsorships, Handle player demands and morale, Online ranked career and multiplayer modes, Offline simulation gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Motivate Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Win Pass VIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150K Training Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500m Bank Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| UBBGM Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300K Training Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1bn Bank Boost | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Team Boost 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 800K Training Points | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2.7bn Bank Boost | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2.2M Training Points | $13.49 | one-time |
| 7.5bn Bank Boost | $13.49 | one-time |
| 6.5M Training Points | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Excellent GM simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unrealistic stats and outcomes
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔒 Difficulty progressing without paying
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Impossible to win without premium version

**Reported bugs**

- Daily claim and win pass not working
- Crashing after season 5
- Gray screen issue
- Can't claim free pass or daily rewards

**Requested features**

- More minor league teams
- Ability to demote/promote players
- Improved trading system
- More realistic stats and outcomes
- Ability to customize logos and teams


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Pro Baseball free?

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

### Is Ultimate Pro Baseball GM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Pro Baseball or Ultimate Pro Baseball GM?

Pixel Pro Baseball is rated higher. Pixel Pro Baseball averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Ultimate Pro Baseball GM averages 4.4 from 822 ratings.

### Do Pixel Pro Baseball or Ultimate Pro Baseball GM have ads?

Pixel Pro Baseball shows ads; Ultimate Pro Baseball GM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Pro Baseball or Ultimate Pro Baseball GM?

Pixel Pro Baseball ships an update every 2 months, and Ultimate Pro Baseball GM every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Pro Baseball was updated on September 28, 2026 and Ultimate Pro Baseball GM on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pixel Pro Baseball or Ultimate Pro Baseball GM?

Pixel Pro Baseball currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and Ultimate Pro Baseball GM at #196. 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.*