# Ember Hitting Analyzer vs Diamond Scout

The clearest difference is rating: Diamond Scout at 5.0 against Ember Hitting Analyzer's 4.5. Diamond Scout also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Ember Hitting Analyzer's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ember Hitting Analyzer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Diamond Scout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Diamond Scout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ember Hitting Analyzer has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ember Hitting Analyzer | Diamond Scout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-hitting-analyzer/id6744611126/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-scout/id6801950984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 260 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ember Sports, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585690308) | [MICHAEL PAUL BENDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801950986) |

## What reviewers say

### Ember Hitting Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-hitting-analyzer/id6744611126)

This app uses your phone's camera to capture and analyze baseball and softball swings. It provides instant feedback on key metrics like exit velocity, launch angle, and distance without needing external sensors. Track your progress, compare swings, and share your data with coaches or friends.

**Highlights:** Exit velocity tracking, Launch angle and distance analysis, Side-by-side video playback, All swing data saved to account, Instant sharing of clips and stats, Works handheld or mounted

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ember Hitting Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Ember Hitting Annual | $119.99 | per year |


### Diamond Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-scout/id6801950984)

This app analyzes baseball play-by-play data to generate detailed scouting reports. It creates spray charts, batting lines, and defensive plans, offering insights into hitter tendencies and team strategies. Pocket cards for fielders and pitching reports are also included.

**Highlights:** Play-by-play analysis, Spray charts, Hitter tendencies, Defensive plans, Pitching reports, Pocket fielding cards, Team strategy insights

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Scout Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Diamond Scout Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ember Hitting Analyzer free?

Ember Hitting Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Diamond Scout free?

Diamond Scout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ember Hitting Analyzer or Diamond Scout?

Diamond Scout is rated higher. Ember Hitting Analyzer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Diamond Scout averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ember Hitting Analyzer or Diamond Scout have ads?

Neither Ember Hitting Analyzer nor Diamond Scout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ember Hitting Analyzer or Diamond Scout?

Ember Hitting Analyzer ships an update weekly, and Diamond Scout weekly. Most recently, Ember Hitting Analyzer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Diamond Scout on October 14, 2026.

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