Comparison

Blast Baseball vs Tidal Tank

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

Tidal Tank

This app provides how-to guides and exercise videos to enhance your full-body workouts using an unstable water-filled weight. It offers a fun and challenging way to train, activating smaller muscles for balance and power, and is portable for use anywhere.

Highlights
  • Full body workout through instability
  • Adjustable weight up to 49 lbs
  • Portable and easy to set up
  • Online training center access
  • Water level to weight indicator
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The official Tidal Tank app: How-to's, exercise videos, and a workout companion. About the Tidal Tank: - GET THE ULTIMATE FULL BODY WORKOUT THROUGH INSTABILITY – Pick up the Tidal Tank and you immediately feel its unforgiving properties. The entire weight of the water sloshing from one side to the other in response to the smallest tilt. In order to raise it above your head, even the smallest muscles are activated, working together with the bigger muscles to maintain balance and power. Because of this, even 20 pounds of water can humble trained athletes. - EXPERIENCE THE FUN CHALLENGE OF A ‘LIVE’ WEIGHT – In contrast to ‘dead’ weights, the Tidal Tank reacts to your every movement. Because of this, EVERY REPETITION IS DIFFERENT, asking something different from your muscles and motor control each time. This trains athletes to be robust, promotes muscle growth for the fitness lover, and most of all – according to our customers - is a lot of fun. - ADJUSTABLE UP TO 49 LBS (BUT FEELS MUCH HEAVIER) – The Tank can be filled with up to 45 pounds of water. But don’t focus on this weight too much, even experienced athletes only use it with 20 pounds and still get sore. It’s all about the movement. In the included brochure we even added an indicator to see how many pounds of water are in the Tank based on the water level height. - FOR IN THE GYM / HOME / OUTDOOR / HOLIDAYS .. – The Tidal Tank, when empty, is only 3 pounds and 2 by 5 inches when folded up. It is easy to take anywhere, and have it ready in minutes with the special pin valve. Push the pin once to open it up for water. Hold it under the faucet until you reach the desired weight. Push the pin again to open it up for air. Attach the pump, give it a few pumps until the Tank is firm, and you’re ready to go! - ONLY WITH THE TIDAL TANK: EVERYTHING YOU NEED – We are fully focused on the Tidal Tank, and want to give you everything you may need, in one purchase. So we made the Tidal Tank transparent, allowing you to see the water level, and included a handy water level to weight indicator so you can see how many pounds of water to add. Furthermore, you will get free access to our online training center with many exercises for your inspiration.

Screenshots

Blast Baseball4 screens
Tidal Tank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blast Baseball at 3.1 against Tidal Tank's 2.0. Blast Baseball also leads on ratings volume (323 vs 14) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). Tidal Tank's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Tidal Tank asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blast Baseball holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blast Baseball has 323 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Blast Baseball's written reviews are positive against 27% of Tidal Tank's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, Tidal Tank every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Blast Baseball versus Tidal Tank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlast BaseballTidal Tank
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (323 ratings) — better2.0 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews29.0% of reviews — better26.7% of reviews
Number of ratings323 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#69 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlast Motion, Inc.Tidal Tank

Customer experience

Blast Baseball

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

Tidal Tank

All ratings14 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative60.0%

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

Tidal Tank

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

Tidal Tank

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blast Baseball free?
Blast Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tidal Tank free?
Tidal Tank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blast Baseball or Tidal Tank?
Blast Baseball is rated higher. Blast Baseball averages 3.1 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Tidal Tank averages 2.0 from 14 ratings.
Do Blast Baseball or Tidal Tank have ads?
Blast Baseball shows ads; Tidal Tank does not.
Which is updated more often, Blast Baseball or Tidal Tank?
Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tidal Tank every 6 weeks. Most recently, Blast Baseball was updated on September 22, 2026 and Tidal Tank on September 16, 2026.

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