# StrikeEmOut vs DugoutPal

The clearest difference is ads: DugoutPal at none against StrikeEmOut's shown. DugoutPal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). StrikeEmOut's advantage is ratings volume (311 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StrikeEmOut sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and DugoutPal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DugoutPal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StrikeEmOut has 311 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StrikeEmOut ships an update fortnightly, DugoutPal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StrikeEmOut | DugoutPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (311 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikeemout/id6444086810/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dugoutpal/id6800463843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **311** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 35 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matt Byrne](https://appshunter.io/developer/788300970) | [Rogue Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800463845) |

## 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


### DugoutPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dugoutpal/id6800463843)

This AI-powered app assists youth baseball coaches by generating smarter lineups, planning personalized practices, and tracking player performance. It integrates with existing scoring apps and offers at-home development plans for players.

**Highlights:** AI-powered lineups and defensive rotations, Personalized practice plans based on game stats, AI coaching assistant for team analysis, Import stats from GameChanger and other sources, Live scoring and season statistics, Pitch count and arm care tracking, Roster and event management

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DugoutPal Player Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| DugoutPal Coach Pro | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StrikeEmOut free?

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

### Is DugoutPal free?

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

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

DugoutPal is rated higher. StrikeEmOut averages 4.6 out of 5 from 311 ratings, while DugoutPal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StrikeEmOut or DugoutPal have ads?

StrikeEmOut shows ads; DugoutPal does not.

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

StrikeEmOut ships an update fortnightly, and DugoutPal every 9 days. Most recently, StrikeEmOut was updated on October 27, 2026 and DugoutPal on October 31, 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.*