# VeloBeam vs NextPitch Analytics

The clearest difference is rating: NextPitch Analytics at 5.0 against VeloBeam's 4.7. NextPitch Analytics also leads on device support (3 vs 1). VeloBeam's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VeloBeam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and NextPitch Analytics sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NextPitch Analytics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VeloBeam has 45 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VeloBeam ships an update every 9 days, NextPitch Analytics weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VeloBeam | NextPitch Analytics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velobeam-baseball-data-stats/id6742843101/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextpitch-analytics/id6752586526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 81 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mitchell Horacek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799471487) | [NextPitch Analytics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840049867) |

## What reviewers say

### VeloBeam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velobeam-baseball-data-stats/id6742843101)

This app is a comprehensive platform for baseball players, coaches, and parents to build training programs, track performance data from various devices, and manage player development. It offers features for game scoring, custom stats, video analysis, and team communication, all synced across web and mobile.

**Highlights:** Build and assign training programs, Track data from Trackman, Rapsodo, and more, Monitor player development and stats, Score games and create custom stats, Record and upload player video, Compare data with professional levels

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VeloBeam Player Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| VeloBeam Coach Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| VeloBeam Pro Player Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| VeloBeam Coach Yearly | $299.99 | 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 (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Player Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Player Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Player Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Player Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Team Annual | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VeloBeam free?

VeloBeam 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, VeloBeam or NextPitch Analytics?

NextPitch Analytics is rated higher. VeloBeam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while NextPitch Analytics averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do VeloBeam or NextPitch Analytics have ads?

Neither VeloBeam nor NextPitch Analytics shows ads.

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

VeloBeam ships an update every 9 days, and NextPitch Analytics weekly. Most recently, VeloBeam was updated on October 30, 2026 and NextPitch Analytics on October 30, 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.*