# Blast Baseball vs SmartScout Baseball

The clearest difference is rating: SmartScout Baseball at 4.7 against Blast Baseball's 3.1. SmartScout Baseball also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 29%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). Blast Baseball's advantage is chart position (#82 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, 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 SmartScout Baseball sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmartScout Baseball holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 323 and 337 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Blast Baseball's written reviews are positive against 58% of SmartScout Baseball's.

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, SmartScout Baseball every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast Baseball | SmartScout Baseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-baseball/id696974849/reviews) | **[4.7 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartscout-baseball/id6744098755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 323 | **337** |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | **58.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 148 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) | [Knowhere, Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707200528) |

## What reviewers say

### Blast Baseball

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

**Currently charting:** #82 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


### SmartScout Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartscout-baseball/id6744098755)

This AI-powered app analyzes baseball pitching and batting performance using your device's camera. It provides objective data on speed, movement, spin, and exit velocity without requiring expensive equipment.

**Highlights:** AI pitching and batting analysis, Automatic recording mode, Pitch speed and movement tracking, Exit velocity and launch angle analysis, Spin rate and direction metrics, Session management for practices and games, AI feedback on performance

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light | $12.99 | per month |
| Standard | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium | $91.99 | per month |
| Light Yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly | $399.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $919.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blast Baseball free?

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

### Is SmartScout Baseball free?

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

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

SmartScout Baseball is rated higher. Blast Baseball averages 3.1 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while SmartScout Baseball averages 4.7 from 337 ratings.

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

Both Blast Baseball and SmartScout Baseball show ads.

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

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, and SmartScout Baseball every 5 days. Most recently, Blast Baseball was updated on October 16, 2026 and SmartScout Baseball on October 16, 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.*