# Blast Baseball vs 4APP Sports

The clearest difference is rating: 4APP Sports at 4.4 against Blast Baseball's 3.1. 4APP Sports also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 29%) and ads (none vs shown). Blast Baseball's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blast Baseball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and 4APP Sports sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

4APP Sports holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 323 and 198 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Blast Baseball's written reviews are positive against 65% of 4APP Sports's.

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, 4APP Sports every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast Baseball | 4APP Sports |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-baseball/id696974849/reviews) | **[4.4 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4app-sports/id1551925155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 198 |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | **65.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 343 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blast Motion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/696974852) | [4APP Sports LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695216142) |

## What reviewers say

### Blast Baseball

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

**Currently charting:** #82 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


### 4APP Sports

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4app-sports/id1551925155)

Enhance your pitching performance with advanced training tools and analytics. Improve velocity, command, and health, and track your progress to stand out to scouts and recruiters. Tailored programs and expert analysis help pitchers of all levels reach their full potential.

**Highlights:** Custom remote training, Pitching mechanics video analysis, Daily throwing programs, Command tracking tools, Daily health tracking, Hitter attack plans, Pitching journals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pitching Essentials | $9.99 | per month |
| Double-A Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Pitching Essentials Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Pitching Essentials (1 Year) | $99.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Pitching Program | $199.99 | per month |
| Double-A 3 Months | $269.00 | per 3 months |
| Triple-A Monthly | $549.00 | per month |
| Double-A Annual | $900.00 | per year |
| Triple-A 3 Months | $1499.99 | per 3 months |
| Ultimate Pitching Program | $1799.99 | per year |
| Pro 3 Months | $2999.00 | per 3 months |
| Triple-A Annual | $5199.99 | per year |
| Pro 6 Months | $5399.99 | per 6 months |
| Mechanical Analysis | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps improve pitching performance
- 👍 Detailed training plans
- 👍 Great for arm care and strength
- 👍 Provides valuable insights
- 👍 Helps build arm strength

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High monthly cost
- 💰 Too expensive for many
- 💰 Significant cost for premium features
- 🐛 Frequent communication errors when saving
- 🐛 App won't open

**Reported bugs**

- Communication error when saving records
- App won't open
- Cannot click on premium subscription
- Membership issues
- Age restriction prevents sign-up for minors

**Requested features**

- 日本語版も導入して欲しいです (Add Japanese version)
- 日本語バージョンができるようにして欲しいです (Request Japanese version)
- Add Japanese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blast Baseball free?

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

### Is 4APP Sports free?

4APP Sports is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blast Baseball or 4APP Sports?

4APP Sports is rated higher. Blast Baseball averages 3.1 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while 4APP Sports averages 4.4 from 198 ratings.

### Do Blast Baseball or 4APP Sports have ads?

Blast Baseball shows ads; 4APP Sports does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blast Baseball or 4APP Sports?

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, and 4APP Sports every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blast Baseball was updated on October 16, 2026 and 4APP Sports on October 9, 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.*