# Blast Baseball vs Swing ML

The clearest difference is rating: Swing ML at 4.0 against Blast Baseball's 3.1. Swing ML also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 29%). Blast Baseball's advantage is ratings volume (323 vs 20) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Swing ML sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Swing ML holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blast Baseball has 323 ratings behind it against 20, 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 62% of Swing ML's.

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, Swing ML every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast Baseball | Swing ML |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-baseball/id696974849/reviews) | **[4.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-ml/id1628224493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | **61.5% 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 | **#84** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Blast Motion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/696974852) | [Kinetix ML, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1204005494) |

## What reviewers say

### Blast Baseball

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

**Currently charting:** #84 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


### Swing ML

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-ml/id1628224493)

Enhance your batting practice with real-time swing analysis powered by machine learning. Get personalized feedback, slow-motion replays, and actionable recommendations to improve your technique. Simply record your session and let the technology guide your improvement.

**Highlights:** Real-time swing feedback, Machine learning analysis, Slow-motion replays, Personalized recommendations, Session recording, Motion analysis technology

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Renewal | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Renewal | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blast Baseball free?

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

### Is Swing ML free?

Swing ML is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blast Baseball or Swing ML?

Swing ML is rated higher. Blast Baseball averages 3.1 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Swing ML averages 4.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do Blast Baseball or Swing ML have ads?

Both Blast Baseball and Swing ML show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blast Baseball or Swing ML?

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, and Swing ML every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blast Baseball was updated on October 16, 2026 and Swing ML on September 21, 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.*