# Baseball Hits 26 vs 82

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 update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Baseball Hits 26 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and 82 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Baseball Hits 26's written reviews are positive against 43% of 82's.

Baseball Hits 26 ships an update every 3 weeks, 82 weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baseball Hits 26 | 82 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-hits-26/id6736774022/reviews) | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/82-0com/id6780195090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | 33.5% of reviews | **43.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #12 | **#5** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ares Interactive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773328456) | [Vaulty Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779740067) |

## What reviewers say

### Baseball Hits 26

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-hits-26/id6736774022)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Sports, #49 Top Free · Sports, #100 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Baseball Hits Starter Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| Baseball Hits 26 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gold Baseball Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baseball Hits 26 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Baseball Hits 26 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 550 Gold Baseball Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cal Raleigh All-Star Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baseball Hits 26 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1,150 Gold Baseball Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Baseball Hits 26 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Baseball Hits 26 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Baseball Hits 26 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2,350 Gold Baseball Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Baseball Club Boost Bundle 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Baseball Club Boost Bundle 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Baseball Club Boost Bundle 2 | $19.99 | one-time |


### 82

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/82-0com/id6780195090)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Sports, #37 Top Grossing · Sports, #97 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Coins Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Coins Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 14K 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 weekly. Most recently, Baseball Hits 26 was updated on October 20, 2026 and 82 on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Baseball Hits 26 or 82?

Baseball Hits 26 currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and 82 at #5. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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