# StrikeEmOut vs Backside Stats

The clearest difference is ads: Backside Stats at none against StrikeEmOut's shown. Backside Stats also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). StrikeEmOut's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and review sentiment (89% vs 80%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StrikeEmOut sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Backside Stats sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for StrikeEmOut against 4.7 for Backside Stats. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 173 and 76 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of StrikeEmOut's written reviews are positive against 80% of Backside Stats's.

StrikeEmOut ships an update fortnightly, Backside Stats monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StrikeEmOut | Backside Stats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikeemout/id6444086810/reviews) | **[4.7 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backside-stats/id6446414306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **173** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matt Byrne](https://appshunter.io/developer/788300970) | [Backside Stats LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879082485) |

## What reviewers say

### StrikeEmOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikeemout/id6444086810)

Easily create detailed baseball scorecards with intuitive play selection and custom entry options. Supports dark mode and works seamlessly on iPhone and iPad, allowing you to update scores anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Quick play selection by tapping, Custom score entry via long press, Intuitive and easy to use interface, Dark mode support, iPhone and iPad compatibility, Flexible detail level for scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scorebox Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to learn
- 💡 Great for traditional scoring
- 🚀 Fast and smooth operation
- 💡 Ability to import MLB lineups
- 💡 Configurable and flexible scoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Data saving issues
- 🐛 Dark mode glitches
- 🐛 Score sheet turns black
- 🐛 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes 4-5 innings in, no save
- Data or coloring messed up after game completion
- Score sheet changed to black, cannot change back
- App is laggy
- View Player Hitting Stats not working

**Requested features**

- Add pitcher number at top of inning
- Add line under batter for pitching change
- Sync iPad and iPhone app
- Zoom in and pan player information
- Ability to set defaults for features


### Backside Stats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backside-stats/id6446414306)

Effortlessly track game scores and player statistics for slow-pitch softball. Designed for coaches and players to manage season-long performance and tournament data.

**Highlights:** Scorekeeping, Player statistics tracking, Season-long performance management, Tournament data management, Designed for coaches and players

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StrikeEmOut free?

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

### Is Backside Stats free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StrikeEmOut or Backside Stats?

Backside Stats is rated higher. StrikeEmOut averages 4.6 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Backside Stats averages 4.7 from 76 ratings.

### Do StrikeEmOut or Backside Stats have ads?

StrikeEmOut shows ads; Backside Stats does not.

### Which is updated more often, StrikeEmOut or Backside Stats?

StrikeEmOut ships an update fortnightly, and Backside Stats monthly. Most recently, StrikeEmOut was updated on October 12, 2026 and Backside Stats on October 13, 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.*