# MLB vs PlayMaker Baseball

The clearest difference is ads: PlayMaker Baseball at none against MLB's shown. PlayMaker Baseball also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (14.3 vs 18.0). MLB's advantage is ratings volume (936K vs 190) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MLB sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and PlayMaker Baseball sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MLB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MLB has 936K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of MLB's written reviews are positive against 58% of PlayMaker 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, PlayMaker Baseball every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MLB | PlayMaker Baseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (936K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlb/id493619333/reviews)** | [4.5 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmaker-baseball/id1585013998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **936K** | 190 |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 512 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.3** |
| 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) | [PrepBaseballRankings](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724461888) |

## What reviewers say

### MLB

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Sports, #9 Top Free · Sports, #114 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


### PlayMaker Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmaker-baseball/id1585013998)

Easily score baseball games, track player statistics, and stream live action with an intuitive interface. This app simplifies scorekeeping for coaches, parents, and scorekeepers, offering automatic stats and lineup management.

**Highlights:** Intuitive digital scorekeeping, Live game streaming, Automatic stat calculation, Lineup scanning and sharing, Real-time fan scoreboard, Advanced pitch metrics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| '22 Spring Kickoff | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MLB free?

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

### Is PlayMaker Baseball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MLB or PlayMaker Baseball?

MLB is rated higher. MLB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 936K ratings, while PlayMaker Baseball averages 4.5 from 190 ratings.

### Do MLB or PlayMaker Baseball have ads?

MLB shows ads; PlayMaker Baseball does not.

### Which is updated more often, MLB or PlayMaker Baseball?

MLB ships an update every 2 weeks, and PlayMaker Baseball every 6 days. Most recently, MLB was updated on September 25, 2026 and PlayMaker Baseball on September 10, 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.*