# VeloBeam vs NextPitch Analytics

The clearest difference is rating: NextPitch Analytics at 5.0 against VeloBeam's 4.6. NextPitch Analytics also leads on device support (3 vs 1). VeloBeam's advantage is ratings volume (32 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 13 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 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 8 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VeloBeam | NextPitch Analytics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velobeam/id6742843101/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextpitch-analytics/id6752586526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | 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/id6742843101)

This app allows baseball players and coaches to track, analyze, and share pitching data from various radar devices. It provides insights into performance compared to different levels of play and facilitates communication with coaches and scouts.

**Highlights:** Import data from Trackman, Rapsodo, Stalker Radar, Track bullpen history with video, Create and manage player/team profiles, Compare data to different baseball levels, Connect Stalker Radar via Bluetooth adapter, Stream live velocities and overlay video

**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 (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Player Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Player Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Player Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Team Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Player Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Organization Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Program Monthly | $69.99 | per month |
| Organization Monthly | $99.99 | per month |
| Team Annual | $299.99 | per year |
| Team Annual | $499.99 | per year |
| Organization Annual | $499.99 | per year |
| Program Annual | $699.99 | 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 4.6 out of 5 from 32 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 weekly, and NextPitch Analytics weekly. Most recently, VeloBeam was updated on September 22, 2026 and NextPitch Analytics on September 24, 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.*