# MLB vs BaltimoreBaseball.com

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BaltimoreBaseball.com at 83% against MLB's 40%. BaltimoreBaseball.com also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). MLB's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (936K vs 17). 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. BaltimoreBaseball.com 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 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of MLB's written reviews are positive against 83% of BaltimoreBaseball.com'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, BaltimoreBaseball.com every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MLB | BaltimoreBaseball.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (936K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlb/id493619333/reviews)** | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baltimorebaseballcom/id1085498939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **936K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 512 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Major League Baseball Advanced Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/281969992) | [Stephen Cockey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085498938) |

## What reviewers say

### MLB

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Sports, #27 Top Grossing, #38 Top Free · Sports (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


### BaltimoreBaseball.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baltimorebaseballcom/id1085498939)

Stay updated with all things Baltimore baseball, from professional teams to local college and high school leagues. Get real-time news, game analysis, and exclusive premium content delivered directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Real-time news and transactions, Game analysis and opinion, Push notifications, Comment on articles, Share via social media/email, Premium video and audio content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MLB free?

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

### Is BaltimoreBaseball.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MLB or BaltimoreBaseball.com?

MLB is rated higher. MLB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 936K ratings, while BaltimoreBaseball.com averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do MLB or BaltimoreBaseball.com have ads?

Both MLB and BaltimoreBaseball.com show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MLB or BaltimoreBaseball.com?

MLB ships an update every 2 weeks, and BaltimoreBaseball.com every 3 months. Most recently, MLB was updated on September 29, 2026 and BaltimoreBaseball.com on June 1, 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.*