# NextPitch Analytics vs PitchWise

The clearest difference is ratings volume: NextPitch Analytics at 8 against PitchWise's 1. NextPitch Analytics also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextPitch Analytics sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PitchWise sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NextPitch Analytics against 5.0 for PitchWise. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextPitch Analytics has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NextPitch Analytics ships an update weekly, PitchWise every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextPitch Analytics | PitchWise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextpitch-analytics/id6752586526/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitchwise/id6758742811/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NextPitch Analytics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840049867) | [JOHN M GLADDEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867765045) |

## 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 |


### PitchWise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitchwise/id6758742811)

This app helps baseball coaches and athletes track pitching performance with detailed pitch-by-pitch analysis and strike zone heatmaps. It allows for the creation and tracking of practice plans, providing team overviews and automatic alerts for performance changes.

**Highlights:** Pitch-by-pitch bullpen tracking, Strike zone heatmaps, Team analytics dashboard, Automatic attention signals, Practice plan builder, Live game pitch tracking, Offline-capable

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coach Basic | $4.99 | per month |
| Coach+ | $12.99 | per month |
| Coach Basic (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Coach+ (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextPitch Analytics free?

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

### Is PitchWise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NextPitch Analytics or PitchWise?

NextPitch Analytics and PitchWise are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do NextPitch Analytics or PitchWise have ads?

Neither NextPitch Analytics nor PitchWise shows ads.

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

NextPitch Analytics ships an update weekly, and PitchWise every 5 days. Most recently, NextPitch Analytics was updated on October 10, 2026 and PitchWise on October 15, 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.*