9Plays vs StratManager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
9Plays
Experience a unique puzzle game with nine hidden plays across nine squares. Challenge your logic and strategy in this minimalist yet engaging experience. Perfect for quick brain teasers.
- Nine hidden plays
- Nine squares grid
- Logic puzzle
- Strategy challenge
- Minimalist design
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9 possibilities of 9 hidden plays in 9 squares
StratManager
This app uses your Strat-O-Matic card data to calculate matchup probabilities, optimize lineups, and track season stats. It offers play-by-play scorekeeping and league power rankings. A free version with sample teams is available, with a one-time purchase to unlock full card data import.
- Matchup calculator with on-base and home run probabilities
- Lineup optimization based on real probabilities
- Power rankings for team batting and pitching strength
- Full season stat tracking and leaderboards
- Play-by-play scorekeeping with MLB-accurate rules
- Import custom Strat-O-Matic card data
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StratManager puts the math behind your Strat-O-Matic cards to work before the first pitch. MATCHUP CALCULATOR — FRONT AND CENTER Pick any batter. Pick any pitcher. Set the ballpark. StratManager instantly shows you the on-base probability and home run percentage for that matchup straight from the card data — so you know before you commit to a lineup who actually has the edge. Adjust for ballpark conditions using the same left/right single and home run ratings from your Strat-O-Matic park card — and watch the probabilities shift in real time based on whether your batter hits lefty or righty. LINEUP INTELLIGENCE Stop guessing which order puts the most runners on base. With your Strat-O-Matic card data imported, every lineup decision is backed by real probabilities. Stack your best OBP against a weak pitcher. Protect your power hitter. Use the data the way a real front office would. POWER RANKINGS See projected league standings ranked by team batting and pitching strength. Know how your roster stacks up before the game is played. FULL SEASON TRACKING Every game you play feeds real stats into season leaderboards — ERA, batting average, OPS, strikeouts, saves. Watch how your cards actually perform over a full season and spot which players are beating — or missing — their expected numbers. COMPLETE SCOREKEEPING WHEN YOU NEED IT Play-by-play scoring, live box score, earned run tracking, double plays, triple plays, and passed balls — all handled with MLB-accurate rules. The scoring feeds season stats so you can see exactly how your cards performed over a full season. FREE TO PLAY Both built-in sample teams are fully playable with every feature enabled — including the matchup calculator and power rankings. Try the full experience before buying. UNLOCK THE FULL VERSION Import your own Strat-O-Matic card data via CSV with a one-time purchase. No subscription. No ads. Yours forever. --- StratManager is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Strat-O-Matic Game Company. Sharing or distributing Strat-O-Matic card data is strictly prohibited.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 9Plays at none against StratManager's 1. 9Plays also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads 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. StratManager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 9Plays asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 9Plays against 5.0 for StratManager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 9Plays has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | 9Plays | StratManager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Runaway2k LLC | Anthony Weeks |
Customer experience
9Plays
StratManager
In-app purchases
9Plays
No in-app purchases
StratManager
- Full Version$4.99
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