# GREAT SLUGGER vs Inning Eater (Baseball game)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Inning Eater (Baseball game) at 73% against GREAT SLUGGER's 25%. Inning Eater (Baseball game) also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (292 vs 2). GREAT SLUGGER's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GREAT SLUGGER sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Inning Eater (Baseball game) sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GREAT SLUGGER holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inning Eater (Baseball game) has 292 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of GREAT SLUGGER's written reviews are positive against 73% of Inning Eater (Baseball game)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GREAT SLUGGER ships an update every 4 months, Inning Eater (Baseball game) every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GREAT SLUGGER | Inning Eater (Baseball game) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-slugger/id641523346/reviews)** | [4.5 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inning-eater-baseball-game/id819402402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **292** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyoraku Pictures inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838652835) | [JeongMan Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/427788213) |

## What reviewers say

### GREAT SLUGGER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-slugger/id641523346)

Compete in thrilling home run challenges against legendary pitchers. Utilize a variety of items and customize your character to clear missions and climb daily rankings. Earn rewards by achieving top scores and distances.

**Highlights:** Home run challenges against legendary pitchers, Item collection for power-ups, Character customization and leveling, Daily leaderboards with rewards, Multiple batting stances and uniforms, Gacha system for items

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100コインの購入 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300コインの購入 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500コインの購入 | $4.99 | one-time |


### Inning Eater (Baseball game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inning-eater-baseball-game/id819402402)

Test your batting prowess against players globally in this realistic baseball simulator. Master diverse pitches and strategic hitting to climb the ranks. Focus on timing and accuracy to hit pitches within the strike zone for high scores.

**Highlights:** Global multiplayer batting challenges, Realistic pitch variety (fastball, curveball, slider, etc.), Advanced pitch movement simulation, Strategic batting eye mechanics, Ranking system and challenges

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ball set -A- | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ball set -B- | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ball set -C- | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ball set -D- | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ball set -E- | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ball set -F- | $9.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Hearts X10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ball set -G- | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ball set -H- | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚾ Realistic pitching physics and ball mechanics
- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and requires skill/strategy
- ⏱️ Great time-killer for quick sessions
- 🎯 Realistic batting simulation experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Swing input not registering on center pitches
- ⚠️ Strike zone call inconsistencies
- 🎮 Limited gameplay variety and repetitive
- ⏳ Slow progression and level advancement
- 🎭 Lack of diversity in crowd/player representation

**Reported bugs**

- Swing not registering on pitches down the middle
- Game lag after hitting the ball
- Login/sign-in issues causing app crashes
- Strike zone inconsistencies on edge pitches
- Foul ball detection errors

**Requested features**

- Pitching mechanic/gameplay
- Multiplayer and PvP modes
- Batter point-of-view camera option
- Season mode and team play
- Better stat tracking (batting average, HR count, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GREAT SLUGGER free?

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

### Is Inning Eater (Baseball game) free?

Inning Eater (Baseball game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GREAT SLUGGER or Inning Eater (Baseball game)?

GREAT SLUGGER is rated higher. GREAT SLUGGER averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Inning Eater (Baseball game) averages 4.5 from 292 ratings.

### Do GREAT SLUGGER or Inning Eater (Baseball game) have ads?

Inning Eater (Baseball game) shows ads; GREAT SLUGGER does not.

### Which is updated more often, GREAT SLUGGER or Inning Eater (Baseball game)?

GREAT SLUGGER ships an update every 4 months, and Inning Eater (Baseball game) every 4 days. Most recently, GREAT SLUGGER was updated on October 23, 2026 and Inning Eater (Baseball game) on October 23, 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.*