# MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball vs 82

The clearest difference is monetization model: 82 at free against MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball's free with in-app purchases. 82 also leads on chart position (#1 vs #12) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball sells 81 one-off in-app purchases and 82 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball against 4.8 for 82. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.7K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball's written reviews are positive against 43% of 82's.

MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball ships an update every 2 weeks, 82 weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball | 82 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlb-the-show-mobile-baseball/id6474043167/reviews) | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/82-0com/id6780195090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **42.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #12 | **#1** |
| Size | 118 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PlayStation Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/912472174) | [Vaulty Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779740067) |

## What reviewers say

### MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlb-the-show-mobile-baseball/id6474043167)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Sports, #38 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Build your ultimate baseball team by collecting player cards of current stars and legends. Compete against others in strategic PvP matches, manage your roster, and explore new game modes with real-time control over every play.

**Highlights:** Collect over 900 player cards, Build and upgrade your ultimate lineup, Compete in PvP matchups, New Seasons game mode, Real-time player control, Online marketplace for card trading

**In-app purchases (81)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stubs™ (1,000) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Negro League Booster Pack Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 85 OVR Corbin Burnes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Showstoppers Choice Pack Flash | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4th Inning Early Bird Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| July Showstoppers Choice Pack Flash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Home Run Derby Choice Flash Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| June Showstoppers Choice Pack Flash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stat Stackers Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| May Showstoppers Choice Pack Flash | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6th Inning Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Divisional AL Choice Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pipeline Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6th Inning Ultra Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wild Card AL Choice Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wild Card NL Choice Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Negro League Ultra Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jose Altuve Milestone | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5th Inning Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4th Inning Early Bird Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wave 1 Choice Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Inning Return to Sender Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 92 OVR Juan Soto | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2nd Inning Blindfold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stat Stackers Premier Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stubs™ (5,000) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Return to Sender Premier Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2nd Inning Blindfold Premier Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| MLB Draft Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 86 OVR 1 of 5 Flashback Choice Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5th Inning Premium Booster Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| 4th Inning Premium Booster Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium All-Star Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| 2nd Inning Premium Booster Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1st Inning Premium Booster Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Divisional Round Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Topps Update Series Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6th Inning Show Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5th Inning Double Diamond Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5th Inning Show Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Field of Dreams Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4th Inning Double Diamond Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4th Inning Show Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| July Showstoppers Choice Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| All-Star Game Choice Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Inning Show Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Home Run Derby Choice Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| June Showstoppers Choice Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2nd Inning Double Diamond Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2nd Inning Show Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| May Showstoppers Choice Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stubs™ (11,000) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Show Pass Season 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1st Inning Show Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1st Inning Double Diamond Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Negro League Ultra Booster Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Field of Dreams Premium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Inning Last Chance Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| 6th Inning 5 Booster Pack Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pipeline Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Negro League 5 Booster Pack Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5th Inning 5 Booster Pack Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Early Bird Premium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4th Inning 5 Booster Pack Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Return to Sender Premier Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| All-Star Week Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2nd Inning Blindfold Premier Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stat Stackers Premier Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stubs™ (24,000) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1st Inning 5 Booster Pack Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2nd Inning 5 Premium Booster Packs | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1st Inning 5 Premium Booster Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5th Inning 5 Premium Booster Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| 4th Inning 5 Premium Booster Packs | $34.99 | one-time |
| Showstoppers Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Field of Dreams Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| July Showstoppers Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| June Showstoppers Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| May Showstoppers Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Bases Juiced Choice Pack Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1st Inning 20 Booster Pack Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


### 82

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/82-0com/id6780195090)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Sports, #27 Top Free · Games, #32 Top Grossing · Sports, #180 Top Free (US App Store)

Build the ultimate basketball lineup by drafting legendary players from different eras. Test your hoops knowledge and strategic skills to see if your squad can achieve an undefeated season.

**Highlights:** Draft legendary players, Spin for random teams and decades, Build a five-man lineup, Simulate season record, Chase an undefeated season, Share results with friends

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Coins Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Coins Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball free?

MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 82 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball or 82?

82 is rated higher. MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while 82 averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball or 82 have ads?

Neither MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball nor 82 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball or 82?

MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball ships an update every 2 weeks, and 82 weekly. Most recently, MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball was updated on October 31, 2026 and 82 on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball or 82?

MLB® The Show™ Mobile Baseball currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and 82 at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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