# Astonishing Baseball Manager vs StratManager

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Astonishing Baseball Manager at 2.8K against StratManager's 1. Astonishing Baseball Manager also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). StratManager's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astonishing Baseball Manager sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and StratManager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StratManager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astonishing Baseball Manager has 2.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astonishing Baseball Manager | StratManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astonishing-baseball-manager/id1611390483/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratmanager/id6767736482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 218 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio Zero Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589263220) | [Anthony Weeks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896504793) |

## What reviewers say

### Astonishing Baseball Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astonishing-baseball-manager/id1611390483)

Manage a baseball team as coach and GM, leading star players to victory in the Baseball Cup. This simulation offers a narrative roguelike experience with deep lore, player interactions, and strategic team building. Play offline or compete online against others.

**Highlights:** Daily baseball management simulation, Coach and GM roles, Narrative roguelike gameplay, Deeply customizable world, Player message and event system, Team building and player training, Offline and online multiplayer modes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AB+ Subscription | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Legendary Player | $1.39 | one-time |
| Training Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Duel of Legends | $2.19 | one-time |
| Duel of Legends Max | $2.89 | one-time |
| Epic Training Points Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Champions Pack | $4.49 | one-time |
| Astonishing Training Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| My Player - Training 80 | $9.99 | one-time |
| My Player - Training 90 | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game balance
- 👍 Perfect for casual play
- 👍 Excellent game overall
- 👍 Very addictive and fun
- 👍 Comprehensive baseball simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional scoring issues
- 🔒 Difficulty progressing without spending money
- 🐛 Inconsistent player ratings and accolades
- 🐛 Training point rewards not always accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing when opening the shop
- Incorrect run scoring in certain situations
- Player stats not accurately updating

**Requested features**

- Longer league seasons like MLB
- More in-depth stat history and leaderboards
- Ability to drop players and free up budget
- Easier lineup creation and editing
- Pitcher franchise mode


### StratManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratmanager/id6767736482)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astonishing Baseball Manager free?

Astonishing Baseball Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StratManager free?

StratManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Astonishing Baseball Manager or StratManager?

StratManager is rated higher. Astonishing Baseball Manager averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while StratManager averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Astonishing Baseball Manager or StratManager have ads?

Neither Astonishing Baseball Manager nor StratManager shows ads.

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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.*