# Blast Baseball vs Trace Baseball

The clearest difference is rating: Trace Baseball at 5.0 against Blast Baseball's 3.1. Trace Baseball also leads on ads (none vs shown). Blast Baseball's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (323 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blast Baseball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Trace Baseball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trace Baseball holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blast Baseball has 323 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, Trace Baseball every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast Baseball | Trace Baseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-baseball/id696974849/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-baseball/id1636026663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% 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 | **#72** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 81 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) | [AlpineReplay, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457396501) |

## What reviewers say

### Blast Baseball

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

**Currently charting:** #72 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


### Trace Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-baseball/id1636026663)

Automatically edit and share baseball and softball game highlights with AI. Capture full games or batting practice from multiple angles in real-time. Perfect for players, coaches, and teams looking to showcase their best moments.

**Highlights:** AI-powered automatic highlight editing, Real-time highlight generation, Multi-angle recording support, Easy social media sharing, Unlimited teams and sharing, 7-day free trial

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trace Baseball+ | $6.99 | per month |
| Full access to app features | $6.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blast Baseball free?

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

### Is Trace Baseball free?

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

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

Trace Baseball is rated higher. Blast Baseball averages 3.1 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Trace Baseball averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Blast Baseball shows ads; Trace Baseball does not.

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

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, and Trace Baseball every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blast Baseball was updated on October 13, 2026 and Trace Baseball on October 2, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*