# Pixel Pro Baseball vs Climbing Sim

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Climbing Sim at none against Pixel Pro Baseball's 9. Climbing Sim also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Pixel Pro Baseball's advantage is chart position (#156 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Pro Baseball sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Climbing Sim asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Pro Baseball ships an update every 2 months, Climbing Sim every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Pro Baseball | Climbing Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pro-baseball/id1552219662/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixamo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728624150) | [STRIPEY DESIGN LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/636939137) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Pro Baseball

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

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Sports, #181 Top Free · 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


### Climbing Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climbing-sim/id6779917055)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Pro Baseball free?

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

### Is Climbing Sim free?

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

### Do Pixel Pro Baseball or Climbing Sim have ads?

Pixel Pro Baseball shows ads; Climbing Sim does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Pro Baseball or Climbing Sim?

Pixel Pro Baseball ships an update every 2 months, and Climbing Sim every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Pro Baseball was updated on October 15, 2026 and Climbing Sim on September 24, 2026.

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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.*