Comparison

PitchLab vs CatcherCom

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

Head to head
About

PitchLab

Transform your iPhone into a professional pitch tracking system. Analyze pitch velocity, movement, and spin with AI-powered computer vision. Review every throw with automatic video trimming and real-time data, perfect for individual improvement or coaching.

Highlights
  • Track pitch velocity without a radar gun
  • Measure vertical and horizontal pitch break
  • Analyze active spin and spin axis
  • Automatic video trimming of each throw
  • Real-time pitch data and analysis
  • Tracer overlay for pitch movement visualization
  • Performance tracking and goal setting
Features
Currently charting
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PitchLab turns your iPhone into a professional-grade pitch tracking system, no extra hardware required. Improve your pitching instantly with data. Break down your bullpen sessions, see pitch-by-pitch analysis, and get pro-level metrics. Built by AI/Computer Vision expert Dr. Brian Martin and MLB player Jake Fishman, PitchLab delivers professional-grade pitch data using a single iPhone camera that has competitive accuracy to radar based technology. Core Features • Track Pitch Velocity – Get precise readings without a radar gun. • Measure Vertical & Horizontal Break – Understand exactly how your pitches move. • Active Spin & Spin Axis – See how the spin of your throw affects the movement. • Automatically Trim Video – We automatically detect every throw and trim the video around it. • Real Time - Our algorithm operates in real time, giving you results immediately after you throw • Tracer Overlay - We automatically add a tracer overlay to clearly show how the ball moves • Export Sessions - Export your entire session as one video for easily playback and sharing • Session Review – Swipe through the video feed to watch back your bullpen. • Performance Tracking – Monitor progress over time and set measurable goals. INDIVIDUALS Use PitchLab to track velocity, movement, and spin in real time. Review video of every pitch, share highlights on social media, and get the insights you need to improve your arsenal. COACHES & FACILITIES Automatically track your players’ pitch metrics and video. Analyze trends over time to objectively pinpoint areas for improvement. Automatically see video and data from clients training remotely. Ability to create more pitcher profiles and track data for each pitcher you coach. Backed by Pros Never before have pitchers been able to get advanced analytics without spending thousands on radar-based hardware. With PitchLab, every player can get the data that has shaped so many big-league careers, anywhere they train. Privacy Policy: https://pitchlab.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://pitchlab.app/terms

About

CatcherCom

Features
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CatcherCom turns your phone into a dugout pitch-calling system. Pair a single Bluetooth earpiece to the catcher, and call pitches from the bench — no shouting, no signs to steal. HOW IT WORKS - Tap a pitch type, then a location — your catcher hears it spoken instantly in the earpiece (e.g. "Fastball, up and in"). - Hold the Talk button to speak live to your catcher, walkie-talkie style. - "Repeat last" replays the previous call. BUILT FOR THE DUGOUT - Big, high-contrast buttons made for quick taps in bright sun. - Calling mode keeps the Bluetooth link awake so the first word is never clipped. - Works fully offline — no accounts, no internet, no second phone. MADE YOUR WAY - Choose which pitches show: Fastball, Curveball, Changeup, Slider, Splitter, Cutter, Knuckleball — or add your own custom pitches. - Switch the location buttons to a 9-box strike-zone grid, with a Righty/Lefty toggle that flips inside/outside automatically. - Pick the spoken voice and adjust the talking speed. PRIVATE BY DESIGN The microphone is used only for live push-to-talk — audio is never recorded, saved, or sent anywhere. CatcherCom collects no data and never connects to the internet. NOTE FOR COACHES Electronic communication rules vary by league and division. Please confirm your league's rules before using CatcherCom in a game. It's always a great fit for practice and bullpens.

Screenshots

PitchLab3 screens
CatcherCom3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CatcherCom at none against PitchLab's 10. CatcherCom also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). PitchLab's advantage is chart position (#109 vs unranked). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PitchLab sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. CatcherCom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PitchLab versus CatcherCom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitchLabCatcherCom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#109 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPitchLab AI, Inc.Green Learner, LLC

In-app purchases

9 purchases

PitchLab

Subscriptions9
  • Pro Monthly2 variants$24.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Parent Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
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  • Coach Monthly7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Parent Yearly7 Days trial$179.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$239.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly1 Month trial$239.991 Year
  • Coach Yearly7 Days trial$499.991 Year
None

CatcherCom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PitchLab free?
PitchLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CatcherCom free?
CatcherCom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PitchLab or CatcherCom have ads?
Neither PitchLab nor CatcherCom shows ads.

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