Comparison

PlayMaker Baseball vs Ballpark Buddy

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

Head to head
About

PlayMaker Baseball

Easily score baseball games, track player statistics, and stream live action with an intuitive interface. This app simplifies scorekeeping for coaches, parents, and scorekeepers, offering automatic stats and lineup management.

Highlights
  • Intuitive digital scorekeeping
  • Live game streaming
  • Automatic stat calculation
  • Lineup scanning and sharing
  • Real-time fan scoreboard
  • Advanced pitch metrics
Features
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The easiest way to score baseball games, track stats, and stream live — built for coaches, parents, and scorekeepers who want power without the complexity. PlayMaker replaces your paper scorebook with an intuitive digital experience that anyone can pick up in minutes. No complicated menus, no learning curve, no clutter — just tap and score. SCOREKEEPING MADE SIMPLE Score games with a clean, intuitive interface designed for real game speed. Whether you're a first-time scorekeeper or a seasoned coach, PlayMaker keeps up with every play without slowing you down. LIVE STREAMING Broadcast your game in real time so family and fans who can't make it to the field never miss a moment. Live scoreboard overlay keeps viewers in the game from anywhere. AUTOMATIC STATS & ADVANCED PITCH METRICS Season batting averages, player performance, and detailed pitch metrics — all calculated automatically as you score. No spreadsheets, no manual entry. Just finish the game and the numbers are ready. SCAN YOUR LINEUP Skip the manual entry. Snap a photo of your lineup card and PlayMaker reads it for you. Get your lineup set and shared with your team before the first pitch LIVE SCOREBOARD FOR FANS Share a real-time scoreboard with parents and fans who can't make it to the field. Everyone stays connected to the game, no matter where they are. SET & SHARE LINEUPS INSTANTLY Build your lineup and share it with your team before the first pitch. No more confusion at the field. BUILT FOR EVERY LEVEL From tee ball to travel ball to high school — PlayMaker works for teams at any age and any level of play. Whether you're keeping score for your kid's Little League game or tracking stats for a competitive travel team, PlayMaker gives you everything you need and nothing you don't. Every play matters. Questions? Reach out anytime at help@playmakerapp.io Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ballpark Buddy

This app connects little league baseball teams with local scorekeepers to manage team bookkeeping. Easily browse, book, and pay scorekeepers for your games, eliminating the need for volunteers or paid staff.

Highlights
  • Connect with local scorekeepers
  • Book scorekeepers for games
  • Pay scorekeepers directly
  • Manage team bookkeeping
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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Introducing "Ballpark Buddy," the ultimate app for little league baseball teams looking for a reliable, easy-to-use solution to manage their bookkeeping needs. Say goodbye to the hassle of finding volunteers or struggling to find someone to pay to help manage your book. Ballpark Buddy connects teams with local scorekeepers who are eager to help you maintain your team's books! With just a few taps, you can browse available scorekeepers in your area, book them for your games and pay them for their services!

Screenshots

PlayMaker Baseball4 screens
Ballpark Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ballpark Buddy at 5.0 against PlayMaker Baseball's 4.5. PlayMaker Baseball's advantage is ratings volume (191 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. PlayMaker Baseball sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ballpark Buddy sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ballpark Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayMaker Baseball has 191 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlayMaker Baseball ships an update every 5 days, Ballpark Buddy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PlayMaker Baseball versus Ballpark Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayMaker BaseballBallpark Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (191 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings191 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrepBaseballRankingsGareth Blackett

Customer experience

PlayMaker Baseball

All ratings191 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

Ballpark Buddy

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PlayMaker Baseball

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Only allowed to record a strike swinging in demo
  • Rest of demo features ask who is batting
  • Cannot add a team
  • Cannot correct lineup without deleting game
  • App records an error on player every time a put out is recorded
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  • App crashing
  • Fielder’s choice bug removes multiple runners
  • Cannot delete anything if a mistake is made
  • Cannot rearrange batting order
  • Numbers entered incorrectly and cannot be changed
  • Only allows adjustment for last 5-6 players
  • Starts over after 9 batters even with more players

Requested features

8 requests
  • More features needed
  • Track pitches
  • Add another outfielder for 8u softball
  • Photo option for rosters
  • Ability to delete teams
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  • Ability to make created teams play each other
  • Correct lineup issues
  • Advance inning with run limit in little league

Ballpark Buddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PlayMaker Baseball

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium - Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • '22 Spring Kickoff$10.99
5 purchases

Ballpark Buddy

One-time5
  • 1 game credit$2.00
  • 2 games credits$4.00
  • 5 Game Credit$10.00
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  • 8 game credit$16.00
  • 16 game credit$32.00

Questions

Is PlayMaker Baseball free?
PlayMaker Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ballpark Buddy free?
Ballpark Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlayMaker Baseball or Ballpark Buddy?
Ballpark Buddy is rated higher. PlayMaker Baseball averages 4.5 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while Ballpark Buddy averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PlayMaker Baseball or Ballpark Buddy have ads?
Neither PlayMaker Baseball nor Ballpark Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlayMaker Baseball or Ballpark Buddy?
PlayMaker Baseball ships an update every 5 days, and Ballpark Buddy every 8 days. Most recently, PlayMaker Baseball was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ballpark Buddy on October 24, 2026.

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