# StrikeEmOut vs SubHook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SubHook at none against StrikeEmOut's 2. SubHook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). StrikeEmOut's advantage is ratings volume (173 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

SubHook 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 1, 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 SubHook's.

StrikeEmOut ships an update fortnightly, SubHook every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StrikeEmOut | SubHook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikeemout/id6444086810/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subhook/id6760349965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **173** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Matt Byrne](https://appshunter.io/developer/788300970) | [VibeCMD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879550677) |

## 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


### SubHook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subhook/id6760349965)

This app connects team managers needing last-minute substitute players with players looking for games to join. It streamlines the process of finding players for recreational softball and baseball games, managing rosters, and confirming attendance.

**Highlights:** Post game broadcasts for substitute players, Players broadcast availability, Search player directory by position and skill, Roster and waitlist management, Attendance confirmation, In-app messaging, Game calendar, Map and directions

**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 SubHook free?

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

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

SubHook is rated higher. StrikeEmOut averages 4.6 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while SubHook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StrikeEmOut or SubHook have ads?

StrikeEmOut shows ads; SubHook does not.

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

StrikeEmOut ships an update fortnightly, and SubHook every 9 days. Most recently, StrikeEmOut was updated on October 12, 2026 and SubHook on September 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.*