# SwimChamp vs Bitball Baseball

The clearest difference is price: Bitball Baseball at Free against SwimChamp's $0.99. Bitball Baseball also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (221 vs 40). SwimChamp's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (86% vs 49%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bitball Baseball is free to download; SwimChamp costs $0.99 up front. SwimChamp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Bitball Baseball sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SwimChamp holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bitball Baseball has 221 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of SwimChamp's written reviews are positive against 49% of Bitball Baseball's.

SwimChamp ships an update every 21 months, Bitball Baseball every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwimChamp | Bitball Baseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swimchamp/id590237164/reviews)** | [3.4 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitball-baseball/id6563151595/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **221** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 137 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jean-Baptiste Bolcato](https://appshunter.io/developer/492088331) | [Matthew Steill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724259346) |

## What reviewers say

### SwimChamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swimchamp/id590237164)

Manage a swimmer's career from local meets to world championships. Train realistic athletic characteristics and hone classic swimming skills. Compete in various distances and strokes, and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Swimmer customization, Training and upgrades, Realistic athletic characteristics, Skill sharpening, Multiple race distances and strokes, Leaderboard climbing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Training Camp | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boot Camp | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intensive Boot Camp | $2.99 | one-time |


### Bitball Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitball-baseball/id6563151595)

Build a baseball dynasty by managing your squad, progressing players, and signing free agents. Improve your stadium and facilities to boost morale and set prices to satisfy fans and owners. Enjoy fast-paced gameplay with quick games to lead your team to victory.

**Highlights:** Roster management (rotation, bullpen, lineup), Player progression with XP or currency, Free agent signings and player re-signing, Stadium and facility improvements, Fast-paced gameplay (5-10 minute games), Custom team editor (premium feature)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 16,384(16K) Bytes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 32,768 (32K) Bytes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| 65536 Bytes | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to learn gameplay
- 🚀 Charming retro-style graphics
- 💡 Customization options for teams and players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Inconsistent or unrealistic gameplay mechanics
- 🐛 Premium features not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Disappearing baserunners
- Incorrect team assignments
- Premium features not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- Add pitching mode
- Implement a coach mode to watch games
- Allow more customization options for players
- Improve save/load functionality
- Expand season length and playoff options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwimChamp free?

SwimChamp costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Bitball Baseball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SwimChamp or Bitball Baseball?

SwimChamp is rated higher. SwimChamp averages 4.5 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Bitball Baseball averages 3.4 from 221 ratings.

### Do SwimChamp or Bitball Baseball have ads?

Neither SwimChamp nor Bitball Baseball shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SwimChamp or Bitball Baseball?

SwimChamp ships an update every 21 months, and Bitball Baseball every 4 days. Most recently, SwimChamp was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bitball Baseball on October 18, 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.*