Pitch Speed Tracker vs Ember Pitching Analyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pitch Speed Tracker
Record a video of a baseball or softball pitch and measure its speed. Select key frames to calculate velocity based on adjustable distances for different leagues. This tool helps you easily determine pitch speed.
- Video pitch analysis
- Measure pitch speed
- Adjustable distance settings
- Supports baseball and softball
- Frame selection for calculation
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Pitch Speed allows you to take a video of a pitch, including the pitcher and catcher, and then measure the speed of a pitch by selecting the video frame when the pitcher releases the ball and selecting the video frame when the ball crosses the back of the plate. Distance can be adjusted for different distances, including pro/college, high school, youth baseball or softball. This app doesn't automatically measure the speed, but provides the tools to easily calculate the speed.
Ember Pitching Analyzer
This app uses your phone's camera and advanced computer vision to track baseball and softball pitches in 3D. It provides accurate velocity data, strike zone visualization, and side-by-side video comparisons without needing external equipment. Easily share your performance data and video clips with others.
- 3D pitch tracking
- Virtual strike zone overlay
- Side-by-side video playback
- Automatic velocity capture
- Performance data saving
- Easy sharing of clips and data
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Introducing Ember Pitching Analyzer! With just your phone—handheld or on a tripod—you can now capture game-changing data and video like never before. Ember Pitching Analyzer uses advanced computer vision to track the 3D position of the ball, giving you highly accurate velocity data, strike zone visualization, and side-by-side video comparisons, all in near-realtime on your device with no network connection required. No radar guns. No wires. No hassle. Just real data. Key Features: 3D Pitch Tracking – Not just a stopwatch. We track the actual movement and speed of the ball in space. Virtual Strike Zone Overlay – See exactly where your pitch landed, every time. Side-by-Side Video Playback – Compare mechanics from different sessions or pitchers, instantly. Automatic Velocity & Data Capture – Get precise speed readings and metrics with every pitch. All Data Saved to Your Account – Track your performance over time, securely and seamlessly. Use Your Phone – Handheld or Mounted – No setup headaches, just point and record. Easy Sharing – Send clips and data to coaches, scouts, or teammates in seconds with your data overlayed. Unlimited Cloud Storage - Save your analyzed videos to the cloud and access them anywhere at any time. Whether you’re a pitcher, coach, parent, or player, Ember Pitching Analyzer gives you instant access to tools the pros use—no stadium or expensive gear required. Train smarter. Throw harder. See the results. Download the Ember Pitching Analyzer now and elevate your game. User License Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pitch Speed Tracker at none against Ember Pitching Analyzer's 2. Pitch Speed Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.2). Ember Pitching Analyzer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Ember Pitching Analyzer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Pitch Speed Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Pitch Speed Tracker against 4.0 for Ember Pitching Analyzer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Pitch Speed Tracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ember Pitching Analyzer's.
Pitch Speed Tracker ships an update every 9 days, Ember Pitching Analyzer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pitch Speed Tracker | Ember Pitching Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (35 ratings) | 4.0 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blake Williams | Ember Sports, LLC |
Customer experience
Pitch Speed Tracker
Ember Pitching Analyzer
In-app purchases
Pitch Speed Tracker
No in-app purchases
Ember Pitching Analyzer
- Ember Pitching Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Ember Pitching Annual7 Days trial$119.991 Year
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