Comparison

Pitch Locator vs Ember Pitching Analyzer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pitch Locator

Track pitch location, type, and sequence for baseball and softball games. Analyze data to improve hitting strategies and help pitchers correct location issues. Useful for coaches, players, parents, and fans.

Highlights
  • Track pitch location, type, and sequence
  • Analyze data for hitting and pitching improvement
  • Supports left-handed and right-handed hitters
  • Record hit types and at-bat results
  • Input hitter number, name, and notes
  • Compare pitch data by hitter position
Features
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Description The GameGrade Pitch Locator was developed by a baseball coach for baseball/softball coaches, scouts, parents and fans needing a means of tracking pitch location, selection AND sequence to help hitters in their at-bats. This utility can also be used to help track what pitches are going where. In doing so, pitchers can learn to correct location problems. Players- Knowing where a pitcher locates his/her pitches and the order in which they are thrown loads a player’s information arsenal for the next contest or even for the next at-bat! Coaches- Use the game data in preparation for the next meeting. By tracking each pitch, a coach can determine an opponent’s game plan based on the data showing not only WHERE the pitch was thrown but also WHAT pitch was thrown and in what SEQUENCE. Know what the first pitch was and where it was thrown. Determine a pitcher’s strikeout pitch! Parents- Help your son/daughter determine which pitches they are seeing well by tracking each pitch from the stands. Now you have data to sit down with your child and determine the pitches he/she made contact with and where they were located as well as the sequence. Umpires- Coaches can help their players with the umpire’s strike zone. View data from the dugout and determine what pitches are being called strikes and where they are located. Usage The Pitch Locator is easy to use. Simply touch the screen where the pitch is thrown. You can alternate between a left-handed hitter and a right-handed hitter. After touching the screen you can select your pitch type, then hit type. The count is kept in the right hand corner right below the inning. At the end of the at-bat, the user can track the result of the play easily using baseball shorthand, such as 4-3 for a groundout to the second baseman. At the end of the at-bat, take a screenshot and your data will be stored before you move on the next at-bat. **Note**: To view data, the user can scroll through screenshots saved in the PHOTO ALBUM of their device. The app itself does not store the screenshots. The upper left number allows the user to input the hitter’s number and right below the user has the option of typing in the hitter’s name or notes on a particular at bat. The middle number is the order position of the hitter. This allows the user to compare type, location and sequence per position order. So if the user is wondering what/where/sequence of pitches was thrown to the clean-up hitter, the snapshots of the 4-hole hitter can be compared in the user's photo album of their device. Users with a GameGrade account can upload their Pitch Locator PLUS data to their account and view the at-bats online.

About

Ember Pitching Analyzer

This app uses your phone's camera and advanced computer vision to track baseball and softball pitches in 3D. It provides accurate velocity data, strike zone visualization, and side-by-side video comparisons without needing external equipment. Easily share your performance data and video clips with others.

Highlights
  • 3D pitch tracking
  • Virtual strike zone overlay
  • Side-by-side video playback
  • Automatic velocity capture
  • Performance data saving
  • Easy sharing of clips and data
Features
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Introducing Ember Pitching Analyzer! With just your phone—handheld or on a tripod—you can now capture game-changing data and video like never before. Ember Pitching Analyzer uses advanced computer vision to track the 3D position of the ball, giving you highly accurate velocity data, strike zone visualization, and side-by-side video comparisons, all in near-realtime on your device with no network connection required. No radar guns. No wires. No hassle. Just real data. Key Features: 3D Pitch Tracking – Not just a stopwatch. We track the actual movement and speed of the ball in space. Virtual Strike Zone Overlay – See exactly where your pitch landed, every time. Side-by-Side Video Playback – Compare mechanics from different sessions or pitchers, instantly. Automatic Velocity & Data Capture – Get precise speed readings and metrics with every pitch. All Data Saved to Your Account – Track your performance over time, securely and seamlessly. Use Your Phone – Handheld or Mounted – No setup headaches, just point and record. Easy Sharing – Send clips and data to coaches, scouts, or teammates in seconds with your data overlayed. Unlimited Cloud Storage - Save your analyzed videos to the cloud and access them anywhere at any time. Whether you’re a pitcher, coach, parent, or player, Ember Pitching Analyzer gives you instant access to tools the pros use—no stadium or expensive gear required. Train smarter. Throw harder. See the results. Download the Ember Pitching Analyzer now and elevate your game. User License Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pitch Locator1 screens
Ember Pitching Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ember Pitching Analyzer at 4.0 against Pitch Locator's 1.0. Ember Pitching Analyzer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). Pitch Locator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ember Pitching Analyzer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Pitch Locator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ember Pitching Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ember Pitching Analyzer has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Pitch Locator's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ember Pitching Analyzer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pitch Locator ships an update every 12 months, Ember Pitching Analyzer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pitch Locator versus Ember Pitching Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitch LocatorEmber Pitching Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings214 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCurt EurichEmber Sports, LLC

Customer experience

Pitch Locator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Ember Pitching Analyzer

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pitch Locator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ember Pitching Analyzer

Subscriptions2
  • Ember Pitching Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Ember Pitching Annual7 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Pitch Locator free?
Pitch Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ember Pitching Analyzer free?
Ember Pitching Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pitch Locator or Ember Pitching Analyzer?
Ember Pitching Analyzer is rated higher. Pitch Locator averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ember Pitching Analyzer averages 4.0 from 14 ratings.
Do Pitch Locator or Ember Pitching Analyzer have ads?
Neither Pitch Locator nor Ember Pitching Analyzer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pitch Locator or Ember Pitching Analyzer?
Pitch Locator ships an update every 12 months, and Ember Pitching Analyzer weekly. Most recently, Pitch Locator was updated on September 9, 2026 and Ember Pitching Analyzer on September 1, 2026.

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