# Blast Baseball vs V1 Baseball

Blast Baseball and V1 Baseball both sit at 3.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of V1 Baseball's written reviews are positive against 29% of Blast Baseball's. Blast Baseball's advantage is ratings volume (323 vs 26) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blast Baseball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and V1 Baseball sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for Blast Baseball against 3.1 for V1 Baseball. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blast Baseball has 323 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Blast Baseball's written reviews are positive against 50% of V1 Baseball's.

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, V1 Baseball every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast Baseball | V1 Baseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-baseball/id696974849/reviews) | [3.1 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v1-baseball-swing-analyzer/id1530643098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blast Motion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/696974852) | [Interactive Frontiers, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/349715372) |

## What reviewers say

### Blast Baseball

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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


### V1 Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v1-baseball-swing-analyzer/id1530643098)

Analyze your baseball or softball swing and pitch with video tools. Compare your mechanics to professional players, access drills, and receive personalized lessons from coaches. Improve your game with cloud storage and a comprehensive content library.

**Highlights:** HD video capture, Frame-by-frame playback, Side-by-side swing comparison, Drawing and measurement tools, Cloud storage for sessions, Model swings and drills library, Receive voice-over video lessons

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| V1 Baseball Plus (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| V1 Baseball Plus (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| V1 Baseball Plus (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| RVP Rewind classic series | $2.99 | one-time |
| RVP Rewind classic series | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blast Baseball free?

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

### Is V1 Baseball free?

V1 Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blast Baseball or V1 Baseball?

Blast Baseball and V1 Baseball are both rated 3.1 out of 5 on the App Store, from 323 and 26 ratings respectively.

### Do Blast Baseball or V1 Baseball have ads?

Both Blast Baseball and V1 Baseball show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blast Baseball or V1 Baseball?

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, and V1 Baseball every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blast Baseball was updated on September 22, 2026 and V1 Baseball on September 20, 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.*