# Blue 42+ vs Bitball Baseball

The clearest difference is rating: Blue 42+ at 4.1 against Bitball Baseball's 3.4. Blue 42+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (75% vs 49%). Bitball Baseball's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (221 vs 13). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bitball Baseball sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Blue 42+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blue 42+ holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bitball Baseball has 221 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Blue 42+'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Bitball Baseball's.

Blue 42+ ships an update weekly, Bitball Baseball every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blue 42+ | Bitball Baseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-42-plus/id6460263340/reviews)** | [3.4 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitball-baseball/id6563151595/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **221** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Blue 42 Investments, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702077735) | [Matthew Steill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724259346) |

## What reviewers say

### Blue 42+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-42-plus/id6460263340)

Predict NFL plays in real-time and compete for prizes based on your football knowledge. This skill-based game puts you in the coach's seat, calling every move before the snap. Climb leaderboards and win rewards through various game modes.

**Highlights:** Live play-calling prediction, Skill-based gameplay, Tournament play (STREAK, ACCURACY), Earn cash and prizes, Multiple game modes, Real-time data integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bitball Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitball-baseball/id6563151595)

Build a baseball dynasty by managing your squad, progressing players, and signing free agents. Improve your stadium and facilities to boost morale and set prices to satisfy fans and owners. Enjoy fast-paced gameplay with quick games to lead your team to victory.

**Highlights:** Roster management (rotation, bullpen, lineup), Player progression with XP or currency, Free agent signings and player re-signing, Stadium and facility improvements, Fast-paced gameplay (5-10 minute games), Custom team editor (premium feature)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 16,384(16K) Bytes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 32,768 (32K) Bytes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| 65536 Bytes | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to learn gameplay
- 🚀 Charming retro-style graphics
- 💡 Customization options for teams and players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Inconsistent or unrealistic gameplay mechanics
- 🐛 Premium features not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Disappearing baserunners
- Incorrect team assignments
- Premium features not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- Add pitching mode
- Implement a coach mode to watch games
- Allow more customization options for players
- Improve save/load functionality
- Expand season length and playoff options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blue 42+ free?

Blue 42+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bitball Baseball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blue 42+ or Bitball Baseball?

Blue 42+ is rated higher. Blue 42+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Bitball Baseball averages 3.4 from 221 ratings.

### Do Blue 42+ or Bitball Baseball have ads?

Blue 42+ shows ads; Bitball Baseball does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blue 42+ or Bitball Baseball?

Blue 42+ ships an update weekly, and Bitball Baseball every 4 days. Most recently, Blue 42+ was updated on October 2, 2026 and Bitball Baseball on October 16, 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.*