# Backside Stats vs Relay

The clearest difference is monetization model: Backside Stats at free against Relay's freemium. Backside Stats also leads on ratings volume (76 vs 2). Relay's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backside Stats sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year and Relay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Relay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backside Stats has 76 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Backside Stats's written reviews are positive against 100% of Relay's.

Backside Stats ships an update monthly, Relay every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backside Stats | Relay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backside-stats/id6446414306/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relay-9/id6755089025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Backside Stats LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879082485) | [EightyOne18](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844861752) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Relay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relay-9/id6755089025)

This app provides competitive coaches with a silent and instant pitch communication system. It allows for seamless relay of pitch calls to the catcher while meticulously tracking every pitch outcome and game statistics. Enhance your coaching strategy with detailed game analysis and custom team management tools.

**Highlights:** Silent pitch calling via earbuds, Complete game and pitch outcome tracking, Detailed at-bat and session history, Customizable pitch library, Roster and opponent management, Export game data to CSV

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Annual Plan | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backside Stats free?

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

### Is Relay free?

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

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

Relay is rated higher. Backside Stats averages 4.7 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Relay averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Backside Stats or Relay have ads?

Neither Backside Stats nor Relay shows ads.

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

Backside Stats ships an update monthly, and Relay every 3 weeks. Most recently, Backside Stats was updated on September 28, 2026 and Relay on September 21, 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.*