Comparison

FanGraphs vs ScoreCast

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

Head to head
About

FanGraphs

Access comprehensive baseball statistics, articles, and analysis on the go. Track player performance, view leaderboards, and stay updated with live scores and playoff odds. This app brings key features from the FanGraphs website to a mobile-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Baseball articles
  • Player statistics
  • Major League leaderboards
  • Playoff odds
  • Live scores
  • Win probability
Features
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Welcome to the FanGraphs App! We put some of the best parts of FanGraphs website into a mobile-friendly app. We have articles, player pages, Major League leaderboards, RosterResource tools, playoff odds, WAR leaders, live scores, win probability, and standings. Search players and find their up-to-date stats. End-User License Agreement URL: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ScoreCast

Features
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Real-time stats and live scores for any basketball game

Screenshots

FanGraphs4 screens
ScoreCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScoreCast at none against FanGraphs's shown. FanGraphs's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. FanGraphs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and ScoreCast sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FanGraphs ships an update every 2 weeks, ScoreCast every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FanGraphs versus ScoreCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFanGraphsScoreCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (404 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings404 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB113 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFanGraphs IncTrippie

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FanGraphs

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership$79.991 Year
4 purchases

ScoreCast

One-time4
  • 10 Credits - Starter Pack$2.99
  • 30 Credits - Starter Pack$7.99
  • 60 Credits - Pro Pack$14.99
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  • 120 Credits - Ultimate Pack$24.99

Questions

Is FanGraphs free?
FanGraphs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScoreCast free?
ScoreCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FanGraphs or ScoreCast have ads?
FanGraphs shows ads; ScoreCast does not.
Which is updated more often, FanGraphs or ScoreCast?
FanGraphs ships an update every 2 weeks, and ScoreCast every 3 weeks. Most recently, FanGraphs was updated on November 3, 2026 and ScoreCast on November 3, 2026.

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