Comparison

iProScout Baseball vs First Pitch Strike

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

Head to head
About

iProScout Baseball

Automate pitcher charting by wirelessly connecting to radar guns to import velocity and spin rate. This app streamlines player data management, grading, and report generation, saving valuable time for scouts, coaches, and recruiters.

Highlights
  • Automated pitcher charting
  • Wireless radar gun connection
  • Velocity and spin rate import
  • Player data management
  • Player grading and reporting
  • Scouting assistant
Features
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The iProScout Baseball App “ Automated Pitcher Charting” wirelessly connects with hand-held radar guns importing (both) VELOCITY and SPIN RATE. Mobile, portable and affordable, the app doesn't add an ounce to a scout's bag - it adds an app to the iPhone. This is a time saving, game changing innovation for scouting! Using the speed and computing power of iPhones (and iPads) this app allows anyone involved in evaluating baseball talent to be more efficient and productive in their work -- saving time with everything from gathering player contact info, to grading players and generating reports. Time saved means more time for "eyes on the field" scouting prospects in game situations. The app moves at the pace of the game, and in-synch with how scouts "scout" at the ballpark. The app is a 24/7 scouting assistant, powering your iPhone/iPad to manage player data and preference lists for position players and pitchers. The app is also a "game changer" for Pitch Charting, simplifying pitch-by-pitch data input, automating data analysis, and reducing report writing to the push of a button. The app is mobile and can be used by scouts, coaches and recruiters at every level of baseball, anywhere-anytime. At $9.99 per month this app is invaluable for anyone involved in the evaluation of baseball talent. In App Purchase: iProScout Baseball App Monthly Auto-Renewing Subscription $9.99 per month Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://www.iproscoutbaseball.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iproscoutbaseball.com/privacy-policy/

About

First Pitch Strike

Features
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First Pitch Strike (FPS) is designed to track and store information about pitches thrown by a pitcher. The app has a user-friendly interface that allows coaches and players to input data about pitch type, speed, location, and result for each pitch. During a practice session, the app can be used to track the pitches thrown by a pitcher, providing detailed statistics for each practice session. This includes information about the number of pitches thrown, pitch type breakdown, average pitch speed, and pitch location. In addition to tracking pitches in practice, the app also allows users to record and track pitches thrown during games. The app stores game-by-game statistics and allows users to review their performance over time.  To assist with analyzing pitching performance, the app provides a pitch-by-pitch playback feature, which allows users to view individual pitches and analyze the details of each pitch. FPS also enables users to share their pitch data with others, such as coaches and teammates, directly within the application. This feature allows for collaboration and feedback on pitching performance and can help players improve their skills. Overall, First Pitch Strike is an essential tool for players and coaches who want to track and improve their pitching performance. The app provides a comprehensive set of features to help users track, analyze, and share their pitch data, making it a valuable tool for any pitcher looking to improve their game. First Pitch Strike provides the means for tracking pitcher data over a single game. If you desire to track multiple sessions, save, and share this data or if you want to follow another pitcher, you will need to purchase the following auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase: Pitcher Data Tracking - • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 month ($1.99) duration • 1 week trial period • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew monthly unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. The subscription above allows you to follow up to 5 pitchers. If you want to extend this amount to 30, you will need to add the following subscription: Pitcher Follow Limit - • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 month ($1.99) duration • 1 week trial period • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew monthly unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/firstpitchstrike/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iProScout Baseball4 screens
First Pitch Strike4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: First Pitch Strike at every 6 weeks against iProScout Baseball's every 3 months. iProScout Baseball's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. iProScout Baseball sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and First Pitch Strike sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iProScout Baseball ships an update every 3 months, First Pitch Strike every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iProScout Baseball versus First Pitch Strike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriProScout BaseballFirst Pitch Strike
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTLC Sports Technologies, LLCChristian Henne

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iProScout Baseball

Subscriptions1
  • iPSB App Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
2 purchases

First Pitch Strike

Subscriptions2
  • Pitcher Follow Limit$1.991 Month
  • Pitcher Data Tracking7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is iProScout Baseball free?
iProScout Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First Pitch Strike free?
First Pitch Strike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iProScout Baseball or First Pitch Strike have ads?
Neither iProScout Baseball nor First Pitch Strike shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iProScout Baseball or First Pitch Strike?
iProScout Baseball ships an update every 3 months, and First Pitch Strike every 6 weeks. Most recently, iProScout Baseball was updated on October 11, 2026 and First Pitch Strike on October 3, 2026.

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