# MLB vs L.A. Baseball

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: L.A. Baseball at none against MLB's 16. L.A. Baseball also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 18.0). MLB's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (936K vs 14). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MLB sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. L.A. Baseball asks for nothing beyond the download.

MLB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MLB has 936K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of MLB's written reviews are positive against 67% of L.A. Baseball's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MLB ships an update every 2 weeks, L.A. Baseball every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MLB | L.A. Baseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (936K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlb/id493619333/reviews)** | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-baseball/id1032854388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **936K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 512 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Major League Baseball Advanced Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/281969992) | [Appness](https://appshunter.io/developer/417962908) |

## What reviewers say

### MLB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlb/id493619333)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Sports, #14 Top Free · Sports, #74 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app provides live baseball video and audio, offering personalized programming and on-demand content. Subscribers gain access to out-of-market games, MLB Network, and extensive minor league coverage. Enjoy real-time highlights and game updates directly on your device.

**Highlights:** Live game video and audio streaming, Real-time highlights and alerts, Customizable news feed, Player position and batted ball tracking, Minor League Baseball game streaming, MLB Film Room video library

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MLB+ | $5.99 | per month |
| MLB+  with Trial | $5.99 | per month |
| MLB+ Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| MLB.TV Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| MLB.TV Monthly Trial | $29.99 | per month |
| MLB+ Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| 2021 MLB.TV for T-Mobile | Free | one-time |
| 2023 MLB.TV Yearly | Free | one-time |
| 2024 MLB.TV Yearly | Free | one-time |
| 2026 MLB.TV Seasonal | Free | one-time |
| MLB.TV for T-Mobile Customers | Free | one-time |
| 2025 MLB.TV Yearly | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of MLB
- 🌎 Great for international fans
- 📊 Detailed stats and information
- 🎧 Ability to listen to radio broadcasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 📆 Confusing date/time display for international users
- 🔇 Audio issues and delays
- 🚫 Frustrating blackout restrictions
- 💰 Expensive subscription with too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Incorrect game dates and times
- Audio playback issues and delays
- Unreliable video streaming

**Requested features**

- Option to hide scores for spoiler-free viewing
- Improved navigation and UI
- Resume watching functionality for archived games
- Better support for older devices and iOS versions


### L.A. Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-baseball/id1032854388)

Stay updated with the Los Angeles Dodgers through news, opinions, and game information. This unofficial fan app provides line scores, schedules, player stats, and MLB standings, with a primary focus on the Dodgers.

**Highlights:** Dodgers news and opinion, Line scores, Team schedule, Player stats, MLB standings, Focus on the Dodgers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MLB free?

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

### Is L.A. Baseball free?

L.A. Baseball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MLB or L.A. Baseball?

MLB is rated higher. MLB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 936K ratings, while L.A. Baseball averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do MLB or L.A. Baseball have ads?

Both MLB and L.A. Baseball show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MLB or L.A. Baseball?

MLB ships an update every 2 weeks, and L.A. Baseball every 20 months. Most recently, MLB was updated on September 26, 2026 and L.A. Baseball on July 7, 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.*