# Seam vs NextPitch Analytics

The clearest difference is update cadence: NextPitch Analytics at weekly against Seam's every 2 months. NextPitch Analytics also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and NextPitch Analytics sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 Seam against 5.0 for NextPitch Analytics. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextPitch Analytics has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Seam ships an update every 2 months, NextPitch Analytics weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seam | NextPitch Analytics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seam-pitch-charting/id6503445937/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextpitch-analytics/id6752586526/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LGT Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882725459) | [NextPitch Analytics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840049867) |

## What reviewers say

### Seam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seam-pitch-charting/id6503445937)

This app allows coaches and players to capture, analyze, and understand pitching performance from their mobile device. Log pitch details in real-time, organize pitcher profiles, and review game data for in-depth post-game analysis.

**Highlights:** Real-time pitch logging, Pitch type, location, and velocity tracking, Pitcher profile management, In-depth post-game analysis, Customizable preferences, Local data saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArmBarn Pro | $19.99 | per year |


### NextPitch Analytics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextpitch-analytics/id6752586526)

This app provides instant pitching analytics for baseball and softball players, coaches, and families using just a smartphone. Track pitch location, type, outcome, and trends without any external hardware. Monitor player progress and team performance with detailed data insights.

**Highlights:** Instant pitching analytics, No cameras or sensors required, Strike rate and walk rate trends, Pitch location patterns, Arsenal breakdowns, Bullpen command tracking, Individual pitcher profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Player Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Player Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Player Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Team Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Player Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Organization Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Program Monthly | $69.99 | per month |
| Organization Monthly | $99.99 | per month |
| Team Annual | $299.99 | per year |
| Team Annual | $499.99 | per year |
| Organization Annual | $499.99 | per year |
| Program Annual | $699.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seam free?

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

### Is NextPitch Analytics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Seam or NextPitch Analytics?

Seam and NextPitch Analytics are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do Seam or NextPitch Analytics have ads?

Neither Seam nor NextPitch Analytics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Seam or NextPitch Analytics?

Seam ships an update every 2 months, and NextPitch Analytics weekly. Most recently, Seam was updated on October 7, 2026 and NextPitch Analytics on October 10, 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.*