# Blast Baseball vs PULSE VB

The clearest difference is rating: PULSE VB at 5.0 against Blast Baseball's 3.1. PULSE VB also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Blast Baseball's advantage is ratings volume (323 vs 1) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). On price 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 VB asks for nothing beyond the download.

PULSE VB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blast Baseball has 323 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, PULSE VB every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast Baseball | PULSE VB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-baseball/id696974849/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-vb/id1323372632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 88 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:** #66 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 VB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-vb/id1323372632)

This app monitors your volleyball training by collecting swing biomechanics data from a wrist-worn sensor. It provides daily workload targets to help build arm strength, recover faster, and manage fatigue for optimal performance on the court.

**Highlights:** Wearable sensor for swing biomechanics, Daily workload targets, Arm strength building, Faster recovery, Fatigue management, Tailored training programs

**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 VB free?

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

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

PULSE VB is rated higher. Blast Baseball averages 3.1 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while PULSE VB averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Blast Baseball shows ads; PULSE VB does not.

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

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, and PULSE VB every 10 days. Most recently, Blast Baseball was updated on September 27, 2026 and PULSE VB on September 28, 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.*