Comparison

Baseball Hits 26 vs 82

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Baseball Hits 26

Experience the thrill of real baseball on your mobile device with officially licensed MLBPI superstars. Collect and upgrade over 800 players, compete in various game modes, and join clubs to win rewards and climb leaderboards. Play anytime, anywhere, with short sessions and big moments.

Highlights
  • Officially licensed MLBPI superstars
  • Collect and upgrade 800+ players
  • Realistic physics and animation
  • Multiple game modes (Baseball Hits, Pitching Ace, Home Run King)
  • Join Clubs for team competition
  • Live events and tournaments
  • Progress through competitive tiers
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Baseball Hits 26 is an officially licensed MLB Players, Inc. Game. PLAY WITH THE MLBPI SUPERSTARS. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Enter the ballpark, step up to the plate, and experience the thrill of real baseball, officially licensed by MLB Players, Inc. Collect and play with today’s biggest baseball superstars in an easy-to-learn, deeply satisfying mobile baseball game built for fans. EASY TO PLAY. HARD TO PUT DOWN. Tap to swing, time it right, and send it deep. Every pitch, hit, and home run feels authentic with lifelike motion-captured animation, realistic baseball physics, and stats based on real-life MLBPI superstars. Whether you’re chasing a clutch hit, the intensity of 9 innings, throwing strikes in Pitching Ace, or crushing moonshots in Homerun King, every swing and pitch delivers that big-league adrenaline. BUILD YOUR DREAM LINEUP WITH OFFICIAL MLBPI PLAYERS Recruit and upgrade over 800 official MLBPI baseball superstars! Featuring cover athlete Cal Raleigh, the switch-hitting home run force, alongside five-tool dynamo José Ramírez, generational slugger Juan Soto, power pitcher strikeout ace Tarik Skubal, lightning-fast playmaker Corbin Carroll, and run-producing masher Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Mix current MLBPI legends with top-ranked rising stars like Jackson Holliday, power-hitting breakout talents like Junior Caminero, and postseason breakout arms like Trey Yesavage to craft the ultimate roster. Level them up, and climb through competitive tiers to prove your lineup belongs among the elite. COMPETE AND WIN TOGETHER Join a Club to connect with other fans, chat, and compete through live events and tournaments. Work as a team to earn rewards, climb leaderboards, and rule the diamond. Every win counts, and clubs win bigger together, so go ahead and beat your baseball rivals. SHORT SESSIONS. BIG MOMENTS. Designed for mobile, Baseball Hits 26 fits perfectly into your day. Play a quick inning on break or battle through all 9 innings in a full playoff run at night! The pace is fast, the action believable, and every at-bat matters. Play your way: • Baseball Hits: Step into the batter's box and lead your team to victory • Pitching Ace: Aim, release, and fool batters with perfect timing • Total Baseball: Hit and pitch for the full baseball experience • Home Run King: Pure power-hitting fun with streak bonuses • Events: Time-limited challenges packed with exclusive rewards! BEAT YOUR BASEBALL RIVALS. CLIMB THE RANKS. BUILD YOUR LEGACY. Rise from rookie to legend as you progress through tiers, unlock powerful baseball superstars, and chase special edition stars that celebrate the best in the game. Earn reward boxes, collect currency, and keep improving season after season. A LIVING BASEBALL WORLD WITH OFFICIAL MLBPI PLAYERS With ongoing live events, player drops, and new content year-round, Baseball Hits 26 is more than a baseball game; it’s your home for authentic baseball action on mobile. Every update brings new challenges, new baseball superstars, and new reasons to play. KEY FEATURES: • Officially licensed by MLB Players, Inc. Real players and real stats • Simple tap-to-swing and tap-to-pitch gameplay • Authentic baseball physics and motion-captured animations • Deep roster-building and player progression • Clubs, leaderboards, and live competitive events • Free-to-play with optional in-app purchases Baseball Hits 26 is EASY to play, FUN to master, and BUILT FOR BASEBALL FANS. STEP INTO THE CLUBHOUSE! Meet other players, trade tips, get the latest news, and celebrate big wins together on our official Baseball Hits 26 Discord. We’d love your feedback as we continue to build the most fun, authentic baseball experience on mobile. Officially Licensed Product of MLB Players, Inc. MLBPA trademarks, copyrighted works, and other intellectual property rights are owned and/or held by MLBPA and may not be used without the written consent of MLBPA or MLB Players, Inc. Visit MLBPLAYERS.com, the Players’ Choice on the web.

About

82

Build the ultimate basketball lineup by drafting legendary players from different eras. Test your hoops knowledge and strategic skills to see if your squad can achieve an undefeated season.

Highlights
  • Draft legendary players
  • Spin for random teams and decades
  • Build a five-man lineup
  • Simulate season record
  • Chase an undefeated season
  • Share results with friends
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Can you build the perfect lineup and go 82-0? 82-0 is the viral basketball roster-building game where every pick matters. Spin for a random team and decade, draft the best player available, build your ultimate five-man lineup, and see if your squad has what it takes to finish the season undefeated. Choose legends, compare eras, test your hoops knowledge, and chase the perfect record. Build your dream lineup Spin teams and decades Play with strategy, luck, and basketball IQ Simulate your season record Try to go 82-0 Share your results with friends Whether you’re a casual fan, basketball history nerd, fantasy hoops addict, or just love debating all-time teams, 82-0 is built for you. Draft smart. Trust your instincts. Build greatness. Can your team go 82-0?

Screenshots

Baseball Hits 264 screens
824 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 82 at none against Baseball Hits 26's shown. 82 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (45% vs 33%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Baseball Hits 26 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and 82 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Baseball Hits 26 against 4.8 for 82. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Baseball Hits 26's written reviews are positive against 45% of 82's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baseball Hits 26 ships an update every 3 weeks, 82 every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Baseball Hits 26 versus 82: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaseball Hits 2682
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18K ratings)4.8 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.8% of reviews45.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#13#8 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB107 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAres Interactive, Inc.Vaulty Studios Inc.

Customer experience

Baseball Hits 26

All ratings18,111 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews551 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral10.7%
Negative56.4%

82

All ratings13,439 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews551 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative44.3%

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Baseball Hits 26

One-time16
  • Baseball Hits Starter Pack$0.49
  • Baseball Hits 26$0.99
  • 100 Gold Baseball Pack$0.99
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  • Baseball Hits 26$1.99
  • Baseball Hits 26$3.99
  • 550 Gold Baseball Pack$4.99
  • Cal Raleigh All-Star Bundle$4.99
  • Baseball Hits 26$5.99
  • 1,150 Gold Baseball Pack$9.99
  • Baseball Hits 26$9.99
  • Baseball Hits 26$14.99
  • Baseball Hits 26$19.99
  • 2,350 Gold Baseball Pack$19.99
  • Baseball Club Boost Bundle 3$19.99
  • Baseball Club Boost Bundle 1$19.99
  • Baseball Club Boost Bundle 2$19.99
10 purchases

82

One-time10
  • 1,200 Coins$2.99
  • Silver Pack$2.99
  • 1,500 Coins Bundle$3.99
Show 7 more
  • 2,000 Coins Bundle$3.99
  • Coin Pack 4$3.99
  • Gold Pack$4.99
  • Coin Pack 7$6.99
  • Platinum Pack$9.99
  • Coin Pack 12$11.99
  • Champion Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Baseball Hits 26 free?
Baseball Hits 26 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 82 free?
82 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Baseball Hits 26 or 82?
82 is rated higher. Baseball Hits 26 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while 82 averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.
Do Baseball Hits 26 or 82 have ads?
Baseball Hits 26 shows ads; 82 does not.
Which is updated more often, Baseball Hits 26 or 82?
Baseball Hits 26 ships an update every 3 weeks, and 82 every 9 days. Most recently, Baseball Hits 26 was updated on October 18, 2026 and 82 on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, Baseball Hits 26 or 82?
Baseball Hits 26 currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and 82 at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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