Comparison

Blast Baseball vs Perfect Game TV

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

Perfect Game TV

This app offers a dedicated platform for baseball enthusiasts, featuring new weekly shows, live events, and an extensive library of amateur baseball content. It serves as a digital TV network for fans to connect with their sport.

Highlights
  • New weekly shows
  • Live baseball events
  • Amateur baseball content library
  • Digital TV network
  • Baseball promotion
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Promoting the game of baseball now and in the future with new weekly shows, live events, and a library of amateur baseball content. It's your sport, it's your network, PerfectGame.TV. PGTV the digital tv network from Perfect Game.

Screenshots

Blast Baseball4 screens
Perfect Game TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Perfect Game TV at 4.7 against Blast Baseball's 4.0. Perfect Game TV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (43% vs 29%). Blast Baseball's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blast Baseball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Perfect Game TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Perfect Game TV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 630 and 758 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Blast Baseball's written reviews are positive against 43% of Perfect Game TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, Perfect Game TV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Blast Baseball versus Perfect Game TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlast BaseballPerfect Game TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (630 ratings)4.7 (758 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings630758 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#83 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlast Motion, Inc.BLive LLC

Customer experience

Blast Baseball

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

Perfect Game TV

All ratings751 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

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
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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

Perfect Game TV

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
None

Perfect Game TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blast Baseball free?
Blast Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Perfect Game TV free?
Perfect Game TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blast Baseball or Perfect Game TV?
Perfect Game TV is rated higher. Blast Baseball averages 4.0 out of 5 from 630 ratings, while Perfect Game TV averages 4.7 from 758 ratings.
Do Blast Baseball or Perfect Game TV have ads?
Both Blast Baseball and Perfect Game TV show ads.
Which is updated more often, Blast Baseball or Perfect Game TV?
Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, and Perfect Game TV every 2 months. Most recently, Blast Baseball was updated on October 26, 2026 and Perfect Game TV on October 23, 2026.

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