# Ballplayer vs Play Up Next

The clearest difference is rating: Play Up Next at 5.0 against Ballplayer's 4.0. Ballplayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (60 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Play Up Next sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Ballplayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Play Up Next 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ballplayer ships an update weekly, Play Up Next every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ballplayer | Play Up Next |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballplayer-scorekeeping/id1633749336/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-up-next/id6807119946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 73 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baseball App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633749338) | [ANDREW STEVEN BOREK](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807120008) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Play Up Next

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-up-next/id6807119946)

Enhance youth baseball and softball games with professional-style player introductions and walk-up music. Easily manage rosters, select songs, and use AI-generated announcements to create a big-league atmosphere.

**Highlights:** AI player announcements, Customizable walk-up music, Fast roster building, Game day batting order management, Offline preparation, Playlists for warmups and breaks

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Up Next Pro | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ballplayer free?

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

### Is Play Up Next free?

Play Up Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ballplayer or Play Up Next?

Play Up Next is rated higher. Ballplayer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Play Up Next averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ballplayer or Play Up Next have ads?

Neither Ballplayer nor Play Up Next shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ballplayer or Play Up Next?

Ballplayer ships an update weekly, and Play Up Next every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ballplayer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Play Up Next on October 31, 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.*