Comparison

PitchSim vs Bleacher Scorekeeper

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

Head to head
About

PitchSim

Features
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PitchSim visualizes baseball pitch trajectories through physics simulation. Without throwing a single ball, just adjust velocity, spin rate, spin axis, and gyro spin to see how 15 pitch types move in real time — from a 4-seam fastball to a knuckleball. [Who It's For] · Fans who want to understand why Darvish's slider breaks the way it does · Pitchers and coaches who want to learn spin axis and gyro effects without a Rapsodo · Physics enthusiasts who want to experience the Magnus effect and Seam-Shifted Wake firsthand [Features] ■ 15 Pitch Presets 4-Seam Fastball, 2-Seam Fastball, Sinker, Changeup, Curveball, Slider, Gyro Slider, Cutter, Sweeper, Shoot, Splitter, Forkball, Knuckleball, SSW Demo ↘, SSW Demo ↖ ■ 3D View (4 Angles) Catcher, Right-Hand Batter, Left-Hand Batter, and Orbit views. Freely rotate in Orbit mode to see the full 3D trajectory. ■ Parameter Control Adjust velocity, spin rate, spin axis, and gyro spin with sliders. Changes reflect instantly in the 3D view. ■ Freeze at Zone Pause the ball exactly as it reaches the front of the strike zone. Compare ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) and rulebook judgements side by side. ■ Pitch Comparison (up to 8) Overlay multiple pitches to compare trajectories visually. Great for understanding pitch sequencing and tunneling. ■ Stats Panel Displays horizontal break, vertical break (IVB), exit velocity, and hop component — all in Statcast-compatible units (cm / inches). ■ 2D Views Switch between pitcher's-eye and top-down views for horizontal break analysis. [Physics Model] Based on Alan Nathan's baseball physics model (University of Illinois). Implements Magnus force, aerodynamic drag, gyro spin effects, and seam drag. v2.0 adds SSW (Seam-Shifted Wake) — a physics-based model of the asymmetric wake caused by seam orientation, improving accuracy for sliders, cutters, sinkers, and other seam-sensitive pitches. Calibrated against Statcast data. [Free vs. Full Access] Free: 6 pitches (Fastball, Curveball, Slider, SSW Demo ↘, SSW Demo ↖, Knuckleball), Catcher view only PitchSim First (one-time purchase): All 15 pitches, 4 views, Freeze, Pitch Comparison, Stats, and SSW auto-optimization Design pitches. Understand the physics. No ball required.

About

Bleacher Scorekeeper

Easily track the score and game action for youth baseball games. This app provides a portable scoreboard for parents and coaches, especially when official scoreboards are unavailable.

Highlights
  • Portable scoreboard
  • Track game action
  • Youth baseball focus
  • Scorekeeping for parents
  • Scorekeeping for coaches
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This app is intended for the parent or coach of youth baseball players to allow users to easily keep up with the score and action on the field when scoreboards are missing. Now you have a scoreboard in your hand, and you can be a scorekeeper from the bleachers!

Screenshots

PitchSim4 screens
Bleacher Scorekeeper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bleacher Scorekeeper at none against PitchSim's 1. Bleacher Scorekeeper also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. PitchSim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bleacher Scorekeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PitchSim ships an update every 2 weeks, Bleacher Scorekeeper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PitchSim versus Bleacher Scorekeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitchSimBleacher Scorekeeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIROSHI YASUNAGABURTON DANIEL NAYMAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PitchSim

One-time1
  • PitchSim First (Full Access)$9.99
None

Bleacher Scorekeeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PitchSim free?
PitchSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bleacher Scorekeeper free?
Bleacher Scorekeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PitchSim or Bleacher Scorekeeper have ads?
Neither PitchSim nor Bleacher Scorekeeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PitchSim or Bleacher Scorekeeper?
PitchSim ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bleacher Scorekeeper fortnightly. Most recently, PitchSim was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bleacher Scorekeeper on October 10, 2026.

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