Comparison

Baseball Board vs Chalk Baseball

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Baseball Board

Features
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Plan the play before the pitch. Baseball Board lets coaches set defensive shifts, base-running plays and pitcher coverage on a true diamond — infield, outfield, every position. DRAW IT. PLAY IT. SHARE IT. - Drag players onto an accurate, full-color baseball diamond, infield and outfield - Draw arrows, lines, and zones — colors and styles your way - Tap Play to animate movements step by step - Write a note on each step — it changes as the play runs - Save unlimited tactics; export as PNG, PDF or video 40 DRILLS, ALREADY WRITTEN Every drill is a board you can step through: what it trains, how to set it up, and the one thing to say while it runs. Long toss, the 4-6-3 double play, cut-offs and relays, tagging up, the squeeze, infield in, the rundown, blocking balls in the dirt, fielding fundamentals, situational scrimmages, conditioning. Search and filter by category, level and group size. - Six ready sessions built from the library — pick one when you create a practice plan and edit from there - String drills and your own boards into a practice plan, run it from the sideline, and keep a history of every session - Keep your squad with photos, and mark who turned up - Share a board as a link — players open it in a browser, no app needed FORMATIONS, READY TO GO Defensive shifts · Base running · Bunt defense · Cut-off plays · Pitcher coverage Drag positions to plan. BUILT FOR THE SIDELINE - Works offline — no Wi-Fi at the field? No problem. - iPad with a side bar, keyboard shortcuts and Apple Pencil — the Pencil draws, a finger moves players; portrait or landscape - Optional sign-in with Apple or Google syncs your boards, plans and session history across devices - Dark theme — easy on the eyes during evening practice - Undo/redo up to 50 steps — experiment fearlessly - AirPlay to TV — turn the locker room into a war room FREE AND PRO Free to download, no account needed. Pro removes ads and unlocks the full drill library — a one-time Lifetime purchase, yours for good. 14 LANGUAGES English (US) · English (UK) · 简体中文 · 繁體中文 · 日本語 · 한국어 · Français · Español · Tiếng Việt · ไทย · Bahasa Indonesia · Bahasa Melayu · Deutsch · Nederlands Every drill name and coaching note is translated too. From Sunday league to the national team — if you can coach it, you can draw it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tacticsboard.100for1.com/privacy

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Chalk Baseball

Features
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Chalk helps youth baseball coaches run better practices, build smarter lineups, and stay on top of game day. MANAGE YOUR TEAM • Keep rosters, positions, and player eligibility in one place. • Plan games, practices, and batting orders with the whole season in view. BUILD SMARTER LINEUPS • Create balanced lineups around your team’s rules and player availability. • Use lineup simulations and position-eligibility tools to plan confidently. TRACK WHAT MATTERS • Record game results, batting, and pitching. • Turn team data into clear statistics and coaching insights. STAY CONNECTED • Organize practices and game plans. • Link GameChanger when your team uses it, and keep your Chalk planning workflow in sync. Chalk is built for youth baseball coaches who want less spreadsheet work and more time with their team. CHALK PRO SUBSCRIPTION Chalk Pro Monthly is an optional auto-renewable subscription (1 month) that unlocks advanced analytics and Pro features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Chalk Terms of Service: https://www.chalkbaseball.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.chalkbaseball.com/privacy

Screenshots

Baseball Board4 screens
Chalk Baseball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chalk Baseball at none against Baseball Board's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Baseball Board sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Chalk Baseball sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baseball Board ships an update every 10 days, Chalk Baseball weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Baseball Board versus Chalk Baseball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaseball BoardChalk Baseball
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerzhenyu songMATTHEW AARON BENZ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Baseball Board

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads (Yearly)$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
1 purchases

Chalk Baseball

Subscriptions1
  • Chalk Pro$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Baseball Board free?
Baseball Board is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chalk Baseball free?
Chalk Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Baseball Board or Chalk Baseball have ads?
Baseball Board shows ads; Chalk Baseball does not.
Which is updated more often, Baseball Board or Chalk Baseball?
Baseball Board ships an update every 10 days, and Chalk Baseball weekly. Most recently, Baseball Board was updated on October 31, 2026 and Chalk Baseball on November 6, 2026.

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