Comparison

HeyBLU vs StrikeCraft

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HeyBLU

This app transforms your iPhone into an objective strike zone for youth baseball and softball. It provides live audio calls for balls and strikes, tracks pitch data, and helps develop pitcher command and batter's eye.

Highlights
  • Live audio ball/strike calls
  • Adjustable strike zone
  • Pitch heatmaps and logs
  • Estimated velocity tracking
  • Command effectiveness rating
  • Pitcher performance tracking
  • Batter's eye development tool
Read full description

HeyBLU is a live, objective strike zone for youth baseball and fastpitch softball. Mount your phone, set the zone, and hear live “BALL” or “STRIKE” the moment the pitch crosses the plate. Make your next bullpen count with BLU/Big League Umpire. No radar gun. No sensors in balls. No cell service or Wi‑Fi required. Built for any outdoor field including your backyard. AFFORDABLE PRECISION TECH Train command with your bullpen umpire what it costs to hire one umpire, or one pitching lesson. Bucket Dads, Diamond Moms, Pitching Coaches and teams, track your progress with heatmap reports after every bullpen. ESTABLISH COMMAND Size the strike zone, hit your target, hear instant BALL or STRIKE through your iPhone, or connect a Bluetooth speaker, or earbuds. Train to Your Zone: HeyBLU's zone is adjustable to make it more or less challenging to get strikes, or to match the zone you expect on game day. Every Pitch Tells a Story: Heatmaps in both 2D and 3D Replays, just like the Pors. Every pitch logs plate-crossing location, pitch count, and estimated velocity. NEW IN THIS VERSION • Share reports straight to Instagram. • Sharper fastpitch softball calls. • Spreadsheet data now in feet and inches. Keep the suggestions coming — HeyBLU gets better with every bullpen SELECT YOUR SPORT: Baseball & plus 11-inch or 12-inch softball tracking. Follow Live: With a 2nd iPhone or iPad fans can follow along. COMMAND TRAINING TOOL With a 2nd iPhone or iPad coaches or player can pick the intended location before the pitch. HeyBLU compares result to target and builds a sharable command rating report. Earn Your Innings: Save and compare pitcher performance over time to see who hits their spots. Solo Bullpens: Get instant audio feedback while throwing alone. Batter’s Eye: Give hitters a consistent zone so plate discipline isn’t “close enough.” Umpire Training: An objective reference for aspiring umpires — we empower umpires; we don’t replace them. START YOUR 14-DAY FREE TRIAL. Not at the field yet? Download, select a reminder, and your trial doesn't begin until you're ready. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.heyblu.ai/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.heyblu.ai/terms

About

StrikeCraft

This app helps coaches track pitcher performance in real-time, monitoring pitch counts, strike percentages, and pitch types. It includes features for arm care with rest rules and a Bullpen Mode for focused training sessions.

Highlights
  • Live pitch tracking
  • Bullpen Mode for training
  • Pitch count management
  • Arm care and rest rules
  • Pitch type analysis
  • Game and session history
Features
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StrikeCraft is the pitch tracker built for coaches. Track every pitch, manage pitch counts, and protect arms with rest rules—now with Bullpen Mode to run focused training sessions outside of games. Why coaches choose StrikeCraft • Live pitch tracking with count, strike/ball %, and pitch type mix • Bullpen Mode: quick session logging, inning breakdowns, and pitcher-by-pitcher stats • Arm care tools with rest status to prevent overuse • Game and session history to spot trends over time • Privacy-first: no account required; your data stays on device Perfect for Little League, High School, travel ball, and private lessons. Whether you’re a pitching coach or scorekeeper, StrikeCraft helps you make informed, in-game decisions and run smarter bullpens.

Screenshots

HeyBLU4 screens
StrikeCraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HeyBLU at Free against StrikeCraft's $1.99. HeyBLU also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 2). StrikeCraft's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HeyBLU is free to download; StrikeCraft costs $1.99 up front. HeyBLU sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StrikeCraft asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HeyBLU against 5.0 for StrikeCraft. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeyBLU has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeyBLU ships an update every 8 days, StrikeCraft every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HeyBLU versus StrikeCraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeyBLUStrikeCraft
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (21 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig League Ballpark, IncStephen Burkhardt

Customer experience

HeyBLU

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StrikeCraft

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HeyBLU

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • HeyBLU Pro Monthly14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Pro Annual14 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • HeyBLU Pro14 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

StrikeCraft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HeyBLU free?
HeyBLU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StrikeCraft free?
StrikeCraft costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HeyBLU or StrikeCraft?
StrikeCraft is rated higher. HeyBLU averages 5.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while StrikeCraft averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do HeyBLU or StrikeCraft have ads?
Neither HeyBLU nor StrikeCraft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HeyBLU or StrikeCraft?
HeyBLU ships an update every 8 days, and StrikeCraft every 2 weeks. Most recently, HeyBLU was updated on October 30, 2026 and StrikeCraft on October 14, 2026.

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