# NextPitch Analytics vs Ace Pitcher

The clearest difference is ads: NextPitch Analytics at none against Ace Pitcher's shown. NextPitch Analytics also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Ace Pitcher's advantage is ratings volume (145 vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextPitch Analytics sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Ace Pitcher sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ace Pitcher has 145 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NextPitch Analytics ships an update weekly, Ace Pitcher every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextPitch Analytics | Ace Pitcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextpitch-analytics/id6752586526/reviews)** | [4.8 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-pitcher-log-and-routine/id6755789022/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **145** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 629 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NextPitch Analytics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840049867) | [ACE GLOBAL SPORTS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847766726) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Ace Pitcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-pitcher-log-and-routine/id6755789022)

This app helps baseball pitchers improve performance and health by logging throws, tracking arm readiness, and providing personalized daily routines. Analyze pitch data, access exercise libraries, and receive AI-powered debriefs to train smarter.

**Highlights:** Arm Readiness Score, Personalized daily routines, Throw logging, Pitch tracking and analytics, Arsenal and count guide, Exercise and drill libraries

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Access | $79.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextPitch Analytics free?

NextPitch Analytics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ace Pitcher free?

Ace Pitcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NextPitch Analytics or Ace Pitcher?

NextPitch Analytics is rated higher. NextPitch Analytics averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Ace Pitcher averages 4.8 from 145 ratings.

### Do NextPitch Analytics or Ace Pitcher have ads?

Ace Pitcher shows ads; NextPitch Analytics does not.

### Which is updated more often, NextPitch Analytics or Ace Pitcher?

NextPitch Analytics ships an update weekly, and Ace Pitcher every 11 days. Most recently, NextPitch Analytics was updated on October 10, 2026 and Ace Pitcher on October 25, 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.*