Blast Baseball vs Arm Care
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Arm Care
This app uses a strength sensor to measure arm strength, fatigue, and recovery. It then provides personalized training programs to improve velocity and prevent injuries. Thousands of players and MLB teams rely on this technology for arm health monitoring.
- Measure arm strength and range of motion
- Track fatigue and recovery metrics
- Individualized throwing and arm care programs
- Identify and strengthen weak links
- Monitor arm health and velocity gains
- Customized daily training routines
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ArmCare – Test. Throw. Train. Build a stronger arm. Throw harder. Recover smarter. ArmCare uses your strength, fatigue, and recovery data to personalize your throwing recommendations and deliver year-round custom arm care training. Trusted by over 100,000 users, ArmCare takes the guesswork out of arm care. HOW IT WORKS 1. TEST YOUR STRENGTH Use the ArmCare Strength Sensor to measure arm strength, identify weaknesses, and monitor fatigue and recovery in just 5 minutes. 2. OPTIMIZE YOUR THROWING Get personalized throwing recommendations based on your arm strength, fatigue, and recovery. 3. YEAR-ROUND CUSTOM TRAINING Follow personalized training programs designed to strengthen your weak links, improve arm strength, and maximize velocity potential. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS The all-new Home Screen makes it easier than ever to: Access testing, throwing, and training. Track weekly progress and stay consistent. Monitor total strength gains and personal records. Earn badges as you reach new milestones. Stop guessing. Start measuring. The ArmCare App is designed to work with the ArmCare Strength Sensor. ARMCARE PREMIUM Monthly: $15/month Annual: $99/year SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Access continues through the current paid period. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER ArmCare provides fitness and performance information only, not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://armcare.com/pages/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arm Care at 74% against Blast Baseball's 29%. Arm Care also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Blast Baseball's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, in-app purchases, chart position 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. Blast Baseball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Arm Care sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Arm Care holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 668 and 3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Blast Baseball's written reviews are positive against 74% of Arm Care's.
Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, Arm Care weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blast Baseball | Arm Care |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (668 ratings) | 4.9 (3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | 73.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 668 | 3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #79 — better | #189 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 363 MB | 197 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Blast Motion, Inc. | ArmCare |
Customer experience
Blast Baseball
Arm Care
User reviews
Blast Baseball
From 668 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📊 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
Room to improve
- 💰 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
Arm Care
From 3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Strength gains
- 🚀 Personalized plans
- 👍 Helpful for injury prevention
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Clear instructions
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive yearly fee
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
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- 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
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- 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
Arm Care
Reported bugs
2 issues- App turns off during exercises
- Pauses music when opened
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to cancel subscription within the app
- Offline mode for workouts
- Improved music integration
In-app purchases
Blast Baseball
- BlastMotion Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- BlastMotion Annual1 Month trial$99.001 Year
Arm Care
- Premium$11.991 Month
- Premium7 Days trial$12.001 Month
- Premium7 Days trial$15.001 Month
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- Premium1 Year trial$15.001 Month
- Premium7 Days trial$72.001 Year
- Premium1 Month trial$72.001 Year
- Premium1 Year trial$72.001 Year
- Premium$72.001 Year
- Premium7 Days trial$99.001 Year
- Premium1 Year trial$99.001 Year








