# Blast Baseball vs PitchLab

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast Baseball | PitchLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (668 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-baseball/id696974849/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitchlab-baseball-and-softball/id6738223162/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 668 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | **67.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | #107 |
| Size | 363 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blast Motion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/696974852) | [PitchLab AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779810897) |

## What reviewers say

### Blast Baseball

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

**Currently charting:** #79 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 | $14.99 | per month |
| BlastMotion Annual | $99.00 | 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


### PitchLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitchlab-baseball-and-softball/id6738223162)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Parent Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Coach Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Parent Yearly | $179.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $239.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $239.99 | per year |
| Coach Yearly | $499.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 #79 in the App Store charts, and PitchLab at #107. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*