Comparison

Blast Baseball vs PitchLab

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

PitchLab

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional pitch tracking system. It analyzes pitch velocity, movement, and spin using advanced AI and computer vision, providing real-time data and video analysis to help pitchers improve their performance.

Highlights
  • Track pitch velocity
  • Measure vertical & horizontal break
  • Analyze active spin & spin axis
  • Automatic video trimming
  • Real-time data analysis
  • Tracer overlay on videos
  • Export and review sessions
  • Performance tracking over time
Features
Currently charting
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PitchLab turns your iPhone into a professional-grade pitch tracking system, no extra hardware required. Improve your pitching instantly with data. Break down your bullpen sessions, see pitch-by-pitch analysis, and get pro-level metrics. Built by AI/Computer Vision expert Dr. Brian Martin and MLB player Jake Fishman, PitchLab delivers professional-grade pitch data using a single iPhone camera that has competitive accuracy to radar based technology. Core Features • Track Pitch Velocity – Get precise readings without a radar gun. • Measure Vertical & Horizontal Break – Understand exactly how your pitches move. • Active Spin & Spin Axis – See how the spin of your throw affects the movement. • Automatically Trim Video – We automatically detect every throw and trim the video around it. • Real Time - Our algorithm operates in real time, giving you results immediately after you throw • Tracer Overlay - We automatically add a tracer overlay to clearly show how the ball moves • Export Sessions - Export your entire session as one video for easily playback and sharing • Session Review – Swipe through the video feed to watch back your bullpen. • Performance Tracking – Monitor progress over time and set measurable goals. INDIVIDUALS Use PitchLab to track velocity, movement, and spin in real time. Review video of every pitch, share highlights on social media, and get the insights you need to improve your arsenal. COACHES & FACILITIES Automatically track your players’ pitch metrics and video. Analyze trends over time to objectively pinpoint areas for improvement. Automatically see video and data from clients training remotely. Ability to create more pitcher profiles and track data for each pitcher you coach. Backed by Pros Never before have pitchers been able to get advanced analytics without spending thousands on radar-based hardware. With PitchLab, every player can get the data that has shaped so many big-league careers, anywhere they train. Privacy Policy: https://pitchlab.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://pitchlab.app/terms

Screenshots

Blast Baseball4 screens
PitchLab3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PitchLab at 4.7 against Blast Baseball's 4.0. PitchLab also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 29%) and ads (none vs shown). Blast Baseball's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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 $14.99 per month and PitchLab sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PitchLab holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 668 and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Blast Baseball's written reviews are positive against 68% of PitchLab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, PitchLab every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Blast Baseball versus PitchLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlast BaseballPitchLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (668 ratings)4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.0% of reviews67.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6682.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#77 — better#103
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB257 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlast Motion, Inc.PitchLab AI, Inc.

Customer experience

Blast Baseball

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

PitchLab

All ratings2,246 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative25.0%

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

PitchLab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Blast Baseball

Subscriptions2
  • BlastMotion Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • BlastMotion Annual1 Month trial$99.001 Year
9 purchases

PitchLab

Subscriptions9
  • Pro Monthly2 variants$24.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Parent Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
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  • Coach Monthly7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Parent Yearly7 Days trial$179.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$239.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly1 Month trial$239.991 Year
  • Coach Yearly7 Days trial$499.991 Year

Questions

Is Blast Baseball free?
Blast Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PitchLab free?
PitchLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blast Baseball or PitchLab?
PitchLab is rated higher. Blast Baseball averages 4.0 out of 5 from 668 ratings, while PitchLab averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Blast Baseball or PitchLab have ads?
Blast Baseball shows ads; PitchLab does not.
Which is updated more often, Blast Baseball or PitchLab?
Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, and PitchLab every 11 days. Most recently, Blast Baseball was updated on November 6, 2026 and PitchLab on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Blast Baseball or PitchLab?
Blast Baseball currently peaks at #77 in the App Store charts, and PitchLab at #103. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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