# StrikeEmOut vs BaseRunner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BaseRunner at none against StrikeEmOut's 2. BaseRunner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). StrikeEmOut's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (173 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StrikeEmOut sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BaseRunner asks for nothing beyond the download.

BaseRunner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StrikeEmOut has 173 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of StrikeEmOut's written reviews are positive against 100% of BaseRunner's.

StrikeEmOut ships an update fortnightly, BaseRunner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StrikeEmOut | BaseRunner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikeemout/id6444086810/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baserunner/id6479206438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **173** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matt Byrne](https://appshunter.io/developer/788300970) | [Avoda Consulting Services, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017094113) |

## 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


### BaseRunner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baserunner/id6479206438)

Track baseball and softball games with this intuitive scoring app. It simplifies the process for fans, coaches, and players, allowing you to focus on the action on the field. Enjoy precise game tracking for all levels of play.

**Highlights:** Baseball scoring, Softball scoring, Game tracking, Intuitive interface, Fan companion, Coach tool, Player tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StrikeEmOut free?

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

### Is BaseRunner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StrikeEmOut or BaseRunner?

BaseRunner is rated higher. StrikeEmOut averages 4.6 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while BaseRunner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do StrikeEmOut or BaseRunner have ads?

StrikeEmOut shows ads; BaseRunner does not.

### Which is updated more often, StrikeEmOut or BaseRunner?

StrikeEmOut ships an update fortnightly, and BaseRunner every 3 months. Most recently, StrikeEmOut was updated on October 16, 2026 and BaseRunner on October 2, 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.*