# The umpire vs BT Baseball Controller

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The umpire at none against BT Baseball Controller's 1. The umpire also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). BT Baseball Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (37 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BT Baseball Controller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. The umpire asks for nothing beyond the download.

BT Baseball Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BT Baseball Controller has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

The umpire ships an update every 13 months, BT Baseball Controller every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The umpire | BT Baseball Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-umpire/id481573386/reviews) | **[4.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bt-baseball-controller/id6473810862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universal Software Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/441727498) | [The Basketball Temple LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559096677) |

## What reviewers say

### The umpire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-umpire/id481573386)

This app simplifies scorekeeping for sports matches, managing both the score and game indicators. It offers Bluetooth connectivity for real-time score sharing among team members. Stay updated on game counts with vibration notifications.

**Highlights:** Score and indicator management, Innings tracking, Bluetooth score sharing, Vibration notifications for count updates, Large single-screen display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BT Baseball Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bt-baseball-controller/id6473810862)

Control compatible baseball scoreboards and camera devices remotely. Synchronize scores and stats across devices with an intuitive touch or button interface. Connect via WiFi or Bluetooth for seamless game management.

**Highlights:** Remote control for scoreboards and cameras, Synchronizes scores and stats, Intuitive tap and swipe controls, Optional button interface, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, Customizable game settings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The umpire free?

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

### Is BT Baseball Controller free?

BT Baseball Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The umpire or BT Baseball Controller?

BT Baseball Controller is rated higher. The umpire averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BT Baseball Controller averages 4.7 from 37 ratings.

### Do The umpire or BT Baseball Controller have ads?

Neither The umpire nor BT Baseball Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The umpire or BT Baseball Controller?

The umpire ships an update every 13 months, and BT Baseball Controller every 10 days. Most recently, The umpire was updated on September 23, 2026 and BT Baseball Controller on October 14, 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.*