Batting Reaction Time vs Swing Speed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Batting Reaction Time
Measure your baseball or softball batting reaction time with this app. It uses your device's screen to signal when to swing and records your reaction speed from the light to impact.
- Reaction time measurement
- Green light indicator
- Bat impact detection
- Best and average time tracking
- iPhone and iPad support
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How quick can you hit the ball? Run this app on your iphone or ipad and place it in the field of view while you hit off the tee. The instant it shows green, give the ball a rip. This utility measures your reaction time from green light to ball strike. Listens for bat impact and measures how quick your reaction time was. Keeps a running tally of your best reaction time, and an average of all times since the last reset. Find out just how quick of a bat you have!
Swing Speed
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You can attach the device to a bat and measure the swing speed by swinging. 1. Attach the device to the bat. 2. Swing the bat vertically twice to start the countdown. 3. Follow the countdown and swing the bat after 5 seconds. 4. The maximum swing speed will be displayed and read aloud. Return to step 2 and repeat steps 2 → 3 → 4. *Please note that measurement errors may occur during the process. *We shall not be held responsible for any device malfunctions or damages that may occur as a result of use. Please use at your own risk.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Batting Reaction Time at none against Swing Speed's shown. Batting Reaction Time also leads on iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15.0). Swing Speed's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 11 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Batting Reaction Time ships an update every 11 months, Swing Speed daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Batting Reaction Time | Swing Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sevenblue LLC | Lisfee, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Batting Reaction Time
No in-app purchases
Swing Speed
No in-app purchases
Questions
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