# iScore Baseball and Softball vs Seam Reader

The clearest difference is ads: iScore Baseball and Softball at none against Seam Reader's shown. iScore Baseball and Softball also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 42%) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). Seam Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iScore Baseball and Softball sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Seam Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iScore Baseball and Softball holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iScore Baseball and Softball has 1.4K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of iScore Baseball and Softball's written reviews are positive against 42% of Seam Reader's.

iScore Baseball and Softball ships an update fortnightly, Seam Reader every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iScore Baseball and Softball | Seam Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscore-baseball-and-softball/id364364675/reviews)** | [3.9 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seam-reader/id1502833772/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Faster Than Monkeys](https://appshunter.io/developer/304712583) | [Jared Tiefenthaler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477383661) |

## What reviewers say

### iScore Baseball and Softball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscore-baseball-and-softball/id364364675)

Easily score and track detailed statistics for baseball and softball games. This app allows coaches, parents, and fans to record every play, manage rosters, and generate comprehensive scorebooks and player reports. Share data and review games pitch-by-pitch.

**Highlights:** 500+ player statistics tracked, Team and roster management, Detailed pitch tracking with spray charts, Real-time game casting (iScoreCast/TwitterCast), Automatic scorebook generation, Intuitive play scoring with undo/redo, Data sharing and export (Excel, CSV, HTML)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2020 Major League Daily Roster | $9.99 | one-time |
| Team Website | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2018 Major League Daily Roster | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2019 Major League Daily Roster | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2021 Major League Daily Roster | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2022 Major League Daily Roster | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2023 Major League Daily Roster | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2024 Major League Daily Roster | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2026 Major League Daily Roster | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2025 Major League Daily Roster | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Powerful features
- 🚀 Responsive in-game scoreboard
- 👍 User-friendly prompts
- 👍 Detailed stats and analytics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with poor support
- 🔧 Needs more frequent updates
- 🔧 Difficult to manage lineups and substitutions
- 🔧 Lacking key features like league stats

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to edit plays after the fact
- Roster and stats not syncing properly
- Date/time selector not working
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track strikes (called vs swinging)
- Integrate with live video streams or broadcasts
- Improve lineup management and player substitutions
- Provide league-level stats and standings


### Seam Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seam-reader/id1502833772)

Improve your baseball or softball hitting skills by learning to recognize pitches based on their spin and appearance. This app offers modes to learn, practice, and test your ability to identify different pitch types and speeds, from little league to professional levels.

**Highlights:** Learn pitch "faces" from spin, Real-life analytics (RPM, MPH), Learn Mode for 6 baseball/softball pitches, Batting Cage for practice, Career Mode with increasing difficulty, Adjustable pitch speeds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Seed Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| 600 Seed Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Seed Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iScore Baseball and Softball free?

iScore Baseball and Softball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Seam Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iScore Baseball and Softball or Seam Reader?

iScore Baseball and Softball is rated higher. iScore Baseball and Softball averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Seam Reader averages 3.9 from 64 ratings.

### Do iScore Baseball and Softball or Seam Reader have ads?

Seam Reader shows ads; iScore Baseball and Softball does not.

### Which is updated more often, iScore Baseball and Softball or Seam Reader?

iScore Baseball and Softball ships an update fortnightly, and Seam Reader every 8 days. Most recently, iScore Baseball and Softball was updated on September 25, 2026 and Seam Reader on July 5, 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.*