# PlayMotion vs Pitch Lab

The clearest difference is rating: PlayMotion at 5.0 against Pitch Lab's 2.0. PlayMotion also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Pitch Lab's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayMotion sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pitch Lab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlayMotion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

PlayMotion ships an update every 2 weeks, Pitch Lab every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayMotion | Pitch Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmotion/id6757370790/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-lab-baseball-simulator/id6772455650/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 100 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dianjun Ren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863181061) | [Naoki Hasegawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772061389) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayMotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmotion/id6757370790)

This app uses AI to analyze baseball and softball swings and pitches from video, identifying flaws and providing personalized drills to improve mechanics. It helps athletes and coaches track progress and build championship-level muscle memory.

**Highlights:** AI swing and pitching analysis, Frame-by-frame mechanic breakdown, Personalized drill recommendations, Progress tracking, Baseball and softball modes, Injury risk reduction

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Quarterly Plan | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |


### Pitch Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-lab-baseball-simulator/id6772455650)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pitch Lab Pro 月額 | $3.99 | per month |
| Pitch Lab Pro 年額 | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayMotion free?

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

### Is Pitch Lab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlayMotion or Pitch Lab?

PlayMotion is rated higher. PlayMotion averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pitch Lab averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PlayMotion or Pitch Lab have ads?

Pitch Lab shows ads; PlayMotion does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlayMotion or Pitch Lab?

PlayMotion ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pitch Lab every 2 days. Most recently, PlayMotion was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pitch Lab on November 10, 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.*