# HeyBLU vs Now Batting

The clearest difference is monetization model: Now Batting at free with in-app purchases against HeyBLU's subscription. Now Batting also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeyBLU sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Now Batting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HeyBLU against 5.0 for Now Batting. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

HeyBLU ships an update every 8 days, Now Batting every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeyBLU | Now Batting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyblu-baseball-strike-zone/id6479205383/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-batting/id6760744461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 78 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big League Ballpark, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733552856) | [Andrew Testa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886051239) |

## What reviewers say

### HeyBLU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyblu-baseball-strike-zone/id6479205383)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| HeyBLU Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| HeyBLU Pro | $79.99 | per year |


### Now Batting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-batting/id6760744461)

Elevate your game day with custom walk-up songs, announcer intros, and team hype tracks. This app allows you to create original music for players or use existing tracks from Apple Music, ensuring every player has a memorable entrance. Manage multiple teams and enjoy offline playback for seamless event management.

**Highlights:** Custom walk-up songs from Apple Music, Original composed walk-up songs, Customizable announcer intros, Team hype song creation, Full lineup announcements (Roll Call), Pitching change entrances (Bullpen), Live game score updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dedicated Chief Hype Officer | $9.99 | per year |
| Headliner Chief Hype Officer | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeyBLU free?

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

### Is Now Batting free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HeyBLU or Now Batting?

Now Batting is rated higher. HeyBLU averages 5.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Now Batting averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do HeyBLU or Now Batting have ads?

Neither HeyBLU nor Now Batting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HeyBLU or Now Batting?

HeyBLU ships an update every 8 days, and Now Batting every 3 days. Most recently, HeyBLU was updated on November 4, 2026 and Now Batting on October 31, 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.*