HeyBLU vs Bash Tournaments
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Bash Tournaments
This app simplifies youth fastpitch softball tournament management for coaches and parents. Browse and register for events, manage rosters, sign waivers, and make secure payments. Stay updated with real-time information and tournament details.
- Browse upcoming tournaments
- Register your team
- Manage team rosters
- Sign digital waivers
- Secure in-app payments
- View tournament details
- Real-time updates
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Bash Tournaments is the official app for youth fastpitch softball tournaments across the Midwest. Browse upcoming tournaments, register your team, manage your roster, sign waivers, and pay securely, all in one place. Built for coaches and parents who want a faster, simpler way to get their team on the field. View tournament details including dates, locations, age groups, and pricing. Register and pay directly through the app with no extra steps. Stay informed with weather policies, tournament rules, and real-time updates. Whether you are signing up for your first Bash event or coming back for another season, the app puts everything you need in the palm of your hand. Play More, Pay Less.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bash Tournaments at none against HeyBLU's 4. Bash Tournaments also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). HeyBLU's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. HeyBLU sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bash Tournaments asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HeyBLU against 5.0 for Bash Tournaments. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | HeyBLU | Bash Tournaments |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (22 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Big League Ballpark, Inc | Bash Tournaments LLC |
Customer experience
HeyBLU
Bash Tournaments
In-app purchases
HeyBLU
- 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
Bash Tournaments
No in-app purchases









