PitchSim vs Bleacher Scorekeeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PitchSim
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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.
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.
- 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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. PitchSim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bleacher Scorekeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.
PitchSim ships an update every 2 weeks, Bleacher Scorekeeper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PitchSim | Bleacher Scorekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HIROSHI YASUNAGA | BURTON DANIEL NAYMAN |
In-app purchases
PitchSim
- PitchSim First (Full Access)$9.99
Bleacher Scorekeeper
No in-app purchases
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