# TheStack Baseball vs Dirtbag Development

The clearest difference is ads: Dirtbag Development at none against TheStack Baseball's shown. Dirtbag Development also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (4 vs 2). TheStack Baseball's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TheStack Baseball against 5.0 for Dirtbag Development. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheStack Baseball has 53 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TheStack Baseball ships an update every 2 months, Dirtbag Development every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheStack Baseball | Dirtbag Development |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thestack-baseball/id6477413655/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dirtbag-development/id6739147428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 121 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Stack System Baseball GP, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729294195) | [Dirtbag Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783860259) |

## What reviewers say

### TheStack Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thestack-baseball/id6477413655)

Enhance your baseball performance by increasing bat speed through dynamic, personalized training programs. Track your progress, connect with other players and coaches, and optimize your workouts for maximum gains. Requires a Stack Bat to begin.

**Highlights:** Dynamic training programs, Personalized speed trainer, Track speed and metrics, Connect with other players, Team monitoring for coaches, Variable inertia speed training

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dirtbag Development

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dirtbag-development/id6739147428)

Access personalized workout programs and track your fitness journey. Monitor workouts, nutrition, habits, and measurements with coach support. Achieve your health goals with progress tracking and milestone rewards.

**Highlights:** Access training plans, Track workouts and meals, Follow exercise videos, Monitor daily habits, Set and track goals, Message your coach, Track body measurements

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheStack Baseball free?

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

### Is Dirtbag Development free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TheStack Baseball or Dirtbag Development?

Dirtbag Development is rated higher. TheStack Baseball averages 4.9 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Dirtbag Development averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TheStack Baseball or Dirtbag Development have ads?

TheStack Baseball shows ads; Dirtbag Development does not.

### Which is updated more often, TheStack Baseball or Dirtbag Development?

TheStack Baseball ships an update every 2 months, and Dirtbag Development every 6 weeks. Most recently, TheStack Baseball was updated on September 16, 2026 and Dirtbag Development on September 6, 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.*