# Blast Baseball vs PULSE QB

The clearest difference is rating: PULSE QB at 4.0 against Blast Baseball's 3.1. PULSE QB also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Blast Baseball's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and ratings volume (323 vs 3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blast Baseball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PULSE QB asks for nothing beyond the download.

PULSE QB holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blast Baseball has 323 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Blast Baseball's written reviews are positive against 0% of PULSE QB's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, PULSE QB every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast Baseball | PULSE QB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-baseball/id696974849/reviews) | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-qb/id1121774588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **29.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blast Motion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/696974852) | [Driveline Baseball](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513897848) |

## What reviewers say

### Blast Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-baseball/id696974849)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app uses bat sensor technology to analyze baseball swings. It records video, overlays swing metrics, and provides 3D swing analysis. Coaches can use it for player development and recruitment.

**Highlights:** Bat sensor integration, Automatic swing detection and video clipping, Overlay of swing metrics (Bat Speed, Time to Contact, etc.), 3D swing path analysis, Live mode for real-time feedback, Side-by-side swing comparison, Mobile video analysis with voice-over

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlastMotion Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| BlastMotion Annual | $74.90 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Immediate feedback on swing metrics
- 🎯 Accurate bat speed and attack angle measurements
- 📱 Quick data delivery to app after contact
- 🏆 Helpful for tracking progress over time
- 👨‍🏫 Useful for coaches to set baselines and track team progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive subscription paywall for previously free features
- 🔐 Data held hostage behind subscription walls
- 🧩 Convoluted app interface and navigation
- 📊 Overwhelming number of metrics for casual users
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Bluetooth connectivity drops frequently
- Swings fail to record or sync to cloud
- Video upload and processing failures
- App freezes during live capture sessions

**Requested features**

- User-selectable difficulty levels (novice, intermediate, expert)
- Ability to overlay biometrics on video
- Separate tracking for multiple children
- iPad landscape mode support
- Integration with GoPro for video capture


### PULSE QB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-qb/id1121774588)

This app monitors throwing biomechanics to help athletes build arm strength and recover faster. It provides daily workload targets and tailors throwing programs based on individual mechanics and history. Get insights to improve your performance and manage fatigue.

**Highlights:** Monitors throwing biomechanics, Provides daily workload targets, Tailors throwing programs, Builds arm strength, Aids in faster recovery, Manages fatigue

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blast Baseball free?

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

### Is PULSE QB free?

PULSE QB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blast Baseball or PULSE QB?

PULSE QB is rated higher. Blast Baseball averages 3.1 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while PULSE QB averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Blast Baseball or PULSE QB have ads?

Blast Baseball shows ads; PULSE QB does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blast Baseball or PULSE QB?

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, and PULSE QB every 5 weeks. Most recently, Blast Baseball was updated on October 13, 2026 and PULSE QB on September 22, 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.*