# MiLB vs MLB Ballpark

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MLB Ballpark at none against MiLB's 2. MLB Ballpark also leads on ratings volume (1.4M vs 41K) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). MiLB's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 16%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MiLB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MLB Ballpark asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MiLB against 4.6 for MLB Ballpark. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MLB Ballpark has 1.4M ratings behind it against 41K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of MiLB's written reviews are positive against 16% of MLB Ballpark's.

MiLB ships an update fortnightly, MLB Ballpark every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiLB | MLB Ballpark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milb/id508217833/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlb-ballpark/id513135722/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41K | **1.4M** |
| Positive reviews | **35.7% of reviews** | 16.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#72** |
| Size | 85 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MLB](https://appshunter.io/developer/281969992) | [MLB](https://appshunter.io/developer/281969992) |

## What reviewers say

### MiLB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milb/id508217833)

Your official guide to Minor League Baseball, covering all 120 clubs. Access live game updates, news, highlights, and purchase tickets and merchandise. Enhance your ballpark experience with digital tickets and personalized notifications.

**Highlights:** Follow local teams and events, Buy tickets and merchandise, Digital tickets and check-ins, Live game updates and news, MiLB news, highlights, and prospect info, Pitch-by-pitch updates and live scores, Access to live games with subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MLB+ Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| MLB+ Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Convenient way to follow minor league teams
- 👍 Helpful for fans living far away
- 👍 Great app for betting on Triple-A games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Login issues and inconsistent authentication
- 👎 Difficult to find and access other teams
- 👎 Lack of landscape mode support on iPad
- 👎 Cluttered and confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access purchased tickets
- Standings and scores not updating correctly
- Gameday feature not working consistently
- App crashing on launch for some users
- Incompatibility with newer iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture support
- Ability to track minor league stadiums visited
- More detailed player stats and profiles
- Improved integration with MLB app
- Notifications for game updates and live scores


### MLB Ballpark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlb-ballpark/id513135722)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Your official mobile guide for attending Major League Baseball games. Access digital tickets, manage your account, explore ballpark amenities with interactive maps, and earn rewards through check-ins and social engagement.

**Highlights:** Digital ticketing, Mobile check-in, Offers and rewards, Interactive ballpark map, Team schedule, Exclusive content

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient ticket access
- 🌍 Works internationally
- 📸 Ability to log game attendance and photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation functionality
- 🔒 Unreliable email verification process
- 💻 Requires frequent app updates to access tickets
- 🤔 Confusing multi-app setup (Ballpark, Ticketmaster, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Tickets not appearing in app after purchase
- Login and password reset issues
- Inability to access tickets on older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow printing or emailing of tickets
- Provide backup options if app fails
- Improve stadium maps and information
- Enable adding past game attendance manually


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MiLB free?

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

### Is MLB Ballpark free?

MLB Ballpark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MiLB or MLB Ballpark?

MiLB is rated higher. MiLB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while MLB Ballpark averages 4.6 from 1.4M ratings.

### Do MiLB or MLB Ballpark have ads?

Both MiLB and MLB Ballpark show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MiLB or MLB Ballpark?

MiLB ships an update fortnightly, and MLB Ballpark every 2 weeks. Most recently, MiLB was updated on October 24, 2026 and MLB Ballpark on October 25, 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.*