Comparison

HeyBLU vs SelfScoutMobile

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
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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

About

SelfScoutMobile

Features
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SelfScout College brings your college baseball recruiting and roster workspace to a fully native iPhone and iPad app. SCOUT FROM THE NOTEBOOK Create a prospect while watching a game, or open an existing prospect for another visit. Put notes first, add a rating, and let autosave keep your work up to date. Notes save on your device as you type; eligible entries sync to your team when connected. MANAGE RECRUITING Browse recruiting boards, review player profiles and evaluation history, and update recruiting information using your team’s existing permissions. PLAN YOUR ROSTER Review roster assignments, depth charts, future roster plans, and available lineup tools. Authorized staff can access scholarship planning. USE YOUR EXISTING WORKSPACE Sign in to your SelfScout College account to access your team’s data. New accounts can be created in the app; a team administrator must grant workspace access. Workspaces remain private to authorized members. SelfScout College supports scouting and planning decisions. Lineup estimates are simulations, not guaranteed results.

Screenshots

HeyBLU4 screens
SelfScoutMobile2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SelfScoutMobile at none against HeyBLU's 4. HeyBLU's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. HeyBLU sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SelfScoutMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeyBLU ships an update every 8 days, SelfScoutMobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HeyBLU versus SelfScoutMobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeyBLUSelfScoutMobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig League Ballpark, IncLUCAS TYLER BAQUERO

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

SelfScoutMobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HeyBLU free?
HeyBLU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SelfScoutMobile free?
SelfScoutMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HeyBLU or SelfScoutMobile have ads?
Neither HeyBLU nor SelfScoutMobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HeyBLU or SelfScoutMobile?
HeyBLU ships an update every 8 days, and SelfScoutMobile every 2 months. Most recently, HeyBLU was updated on October 30, 2026 and SelfScoutMobile on October 28, 2026.

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