# Baseball Showcase App vs Ballplayer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Baseball Showcase App at 100% against Ballplayer's 56%. Baseball Showcase App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Ballplayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (60 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Baseball Showcase App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ballplayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Baseball Showcase App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballplayer has 60 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Baseball Showcase App's written reviews are positive against 56% of Ballplayer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baseball Showcase App | Ballplayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-showcase-app/id1570898988/reviews)** | [4.0 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballplayer-scorekeeping/id1633749336/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baseball Showcase America, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570898990) | [Baseball App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633749338) |

## What reviewers say

### Baseball Showcase App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-showcase-app/id1570898988)

This app allows baseball players to create profiles with certified statistics and ratings for college and professional recruitment. Coaches can manage teams and player data, while scouts can access profiles to identify talent. Advanced features like scouting reports and media are available via subscription.

**Highlights:** Player profile creation, Certified statistics and ratings, College and professional recruitment, Team and player management for coaches, Scout access to player data, Subscription for advanced reports, videos, and photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### Ballplayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballplayer-scorekeeping/id1633749336)

Track and share baseball and softball game statistics in real-time. This app allows players to record every hit, catch, walk, and stolen base, and share live stats with friends and family. Features in-app messaging and live activity feeds for a social game-day experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time stat tracking, Share stats with friends and family, In-app messaging, Live activity feeds, Comprehensive stat recording

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Combines game scoring with highlights and feed
- 👍 Great for staying connected with former teams
- 👍 Does everything needed for free
- 👍 Scorekeeping, stat keeping, communication, scheduling
- 👍 Incredible development pace

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Takes too long to load
- 🐛 Lacking inclusive features like real-time game stats, live video
- 🐛 Cannot set up an account due to username issues
- 🐛 Username unavailable error prevents account creation
- 🐛 App doesn't work, errors on tap

**Reported bugs**

- Slow loading times on notifications
- App crashes or shows errors on tap
- Username unavailable error for account creation
- Age verification incorrectly flags users as not 13
- Inability to press 'DONE' to complete game creation

**Requested features**

- Real-time game stats
- Live video streaming
- Ability for parents to create multiple player profiles
- Ability to edit things in certain places
- Fix 'DONE' button issue for game creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Baseball Showcase App free?

Baseball Showcase App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ballplayer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Baseball Showcase App or Ballplayer?

Baseball Showcase App is rated higher. Baseball Showcase App averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ballplayer averages 4.0 from 60 ratings.

### Do Baseball Showcase App or Ballplayer have ads?

Neither Baseball Showcase App nor Ballplayer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Baseball Showcase App or Ballplayer?

Baseball Showcase App ships an update weekly, and Ballplayer weekly. Most recently, Baseball Showcase App was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ballplayer on November 3, 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.*