# HeyBLU vs Pitch Counter

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pitch Counter at free with in-app purchases against HeyBLU's subscription. HeyBLU's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeyBLU sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pitch Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Pitch Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeyBLU has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeyBLU | Pitch Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyblu-baseball-strike-zone/id6479205383/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-counter-baseball-count/id6792575552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 78 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big League Ballpark, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733552856) | [Timothy Richardson](https://appshunter.io/developer/662838465) |

## 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 |


### Pitch Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-counter-baseball-count/id6792575552)

This app helps coaches and parents track baseball and softball pitches, speeds, and pitcher availability. It includes built-in pitch limits and rest-day calculations to protect young arms, with no ads or account required. An optional one-time purchase unlocks advanced features.

**Highlights:** Pitch counting with giant buttons, Pitch speed measurement (mph/km/h), Pitch limit and rest-day tracking, Multiple pitcher management, Outing history and stats, CSV export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pitch Counter Pro Forever | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeyBLU free?

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

### Is Pitch Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HeyBLU or Pitch Counter?

Pitch Counter is rated higher. HeyBLU averages 5.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Pitch Counter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do HeyBLU or Pitch Counter have ads?

Neither HeyBLU nor Pitch Counter shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*