Comparison

Blast Baseball vs PitchTracker Baseball

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

Head to head
About

Blast Baseball

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
Currently charting
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Train smarter and get better with the bat sensor technology used by nearly all the MLB teams. Simply attach the Blast Baseball Swing Analyzer or Personal Swing Trainer*** to any standard bat and your iPad or iPhone will do the rest. Record video of your swings in the Blast Baseball app* and the patented Smart Video Capture ™ technology will automatically identify your swings, clip your video, and overlay your swing metrics, synchronized at impact. (Bat Speed, Time to Contact, Attack Angle, etc.) With the 3D Swing Tracer, you can replay and analyze your swing path instantly. Live mode provides real-time feedback, allowing you to visualize your swing, make adjustments, and see the results. Compare your swing videos side-by-side or send them to a coach for further analysis. Players and coaches with a membership or free trial can utilize the app’s advanced functionality to automatically assess every swing for swing quality, providing insights in three areas that all great hitters possess: plane, connection, and rotation. Insights make it simple for coaches to evaluate players for recruitment and player development, with recommendations and drills for improvement. Coaches can also streamline coaching feedback through Mobile Video Analysis with voice-over recording and video markup tools. The Blast Baseball Swing Analyzer and Personal Swing Trainer*** are highly accurate, advanced 3D motion capture systems that record your swings. They use Bluetooth® Smart technology to connect to your iPhone or iPad. There’s no need to alter your natural swing. The Swing Analyzer / Personal Swing Trainer know when to dynamically power-up the patented motion detection algorithms to capture your metrics in real-time. They even store data on the Swing Analyzer / Personal Swing Trainer when your mobile device is out of range and download your actions to the Blast app as soon as you reconnect. With the Blast Baseball app* coaches, parents, and players of all ages can gain the insights they need to improve their swing and gain the competitive edge. * The Blast Baseball app requires the Blast Baseball Swing Analyzer or Personal Swing Trainer and the Blast bat attachment to collect data. The app currently supports English language and Imperial measurements. ** Requires a Blast Connect and Premium Services account and Swing Analyzer to provide advanced app, player, and coaching functionality. Blast Connect is an information and player management platform that features data trending, advanced reporting, roster management, mobile video analysis, and more. *** The Blast Baseball Swing Analyzer / Personal Swing Trainer, charger, and bat attachment are sold as packages. Separate purchase required – available from blastmotion.com. Privacy Policy: https://blastmotion.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://blastmotion.com/terms-of-service/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PitchTracker Baseball

This app uses motion analytics with a special ball to collect and analyze pitching data. Track your progress over time with detailed metrics and video capture to improve your delivery. A subscription unlocks advanced features and full data access.

Highlights
  • Real-time pitching data collection
  • Six detailed pitching metrics
  • Video capture and analysis
  • Progress tracking with charts
  • Demo mode with example data
  • Premium features via subscription
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The PitchTracker app requires a PitchTracker ball in order for data collection. It includes a demo mode with examples of pitching data to see how the app works. The PitchTracker system (sensor + app) uses motion analytics to unlock in-depth, comprehensive pitching data. - COLLECT: PitchTracker captures throwing motion data in real-time and converts it into easy-to-understand pitching metrics. - ANALYZE: Review the most complete pitching analysis system available, with six detailed metrics and video capture ability. - IMPROVE: Track your progress over time. Use charts and bullpen sessions to improve and analyze your pitching delivery. After your 14-day trial, become a PREMIUM PITCHER for only $9.99 per month or $89.99 annually to gain access to premium features. - Unlock spin rate and all the pitch metrics - See your trends by pitch type - Track your performance over time - Access all of your video history - Connect with teammates and other players Purchase of a PitchTracker ball includes a 14-day trial. The PitchTracker app will still capture limited data without a subscription. See more iTunes payment details below. Premium Hitter payment through iTunes. You can subscribe and pay through your iTunes account. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Visit www.diamondkinetics.com to view the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Screenshots

Blast Baseball4 screens
PitchTracker Baseball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PitchTracker Baseball at 3.6 against Blast Baseball's 3.1. PitchTracker Baseball also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Blast Baseball's advantage is chart position (#72 vs unranked) and ratings volume (323 vs 42). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Blast Baseball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PitchTracker Baseball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PitchTracker Baseball holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blast Baseball has 323 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Blast Baseball's written reviews are positive against 55% of PitchTracker Baseball's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, PitchTracker Baseball every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Blast Baseball versus PitchTracker Baseball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlast BaseballPitchTracker Baseball
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (323 ratings)3.6 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.0% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings323 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#72 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB348 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlast Motion, Inc.Diamond Kinetics, Inc.

Customer experience

Blast Baseball

All ratings323 ratings
Positive51.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative44.3%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive29.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative64.5%

PitchTracker Baseball

All ratings42 ratings
Positive59.5%
Neutral7.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%

Bugs and requests

Blast Baseball

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • 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
Show 12 more
  • Offline swings fail to download
  • Ball flight data tracking inconsistent (50-60% failure rate)
  • Video export loses metrics and slow-motion features
  • App force closes and requires reinstall
  • Disk space not freed after deleting videos
  • App incompatible with certain iPad models
  • Audio only works intermittently
  • Sensor connection unstable and requires repeated reconnection
  • Sensor stuck on red light and won't connect
  • Data loss when app crashes mid-session
  • Excessive pop-up notifications
  • App performance degradation over time

Requested features

14 requests
  • 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
Show 9 more
  • In-app infographics explaining metrics and mechanics
  • Ball flight data integrated into main app (not separate paid app)
  • CSV data export functionality
  • Ability to bookmark videos
  • Better bat database with more current models
  • Simplified free tier with basic metrics
  • Grandfather clause for existing device owners
  • Exit velocity and swing decision timing tracking
  • Comparison tools between practice and in-game swings

PitchTracker Baseball

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Blast Baseball

Subscriptions2
  • BlastMotion Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • BlastMotion Annual1 Month trial$74.901 Year
2 purchases

PitchTracker Baseball

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Pitcher$9.991 Month
  • Premium Pitcher$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Blast Baseball free?
Blast Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PitchTracker Baseball free?
PitchTracker Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blast Baseball or PitchTracker Baseball?
PitchTracker Baseball is rated higher. Blast Baseball averages 3.1 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while PitchTracker Baseball averages 3.6 from 42 ratings.
Do Blast Baseball or PitchTracker Baseball have ads?
Both Blast Baseball and PitchTracker Baseball show ads.
Which is updated more often, Blast Baseball or PitchTracker Baseball?
Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, and PitchTracker Baseball every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blast Baseball was updated on September 22, 2026 and PitchTracker Baseball on August 15, 2026.

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