Blast Baseball vs Loopr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Loopr
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See every rep. Fix it faster. Loopr turns your iPhone or iPad into an instant replay system for baseball and softball practice. Set a delay, hit your rep, and watch it play back automatically — no stopping to find the clip, no transferring files, no complicated setup. Just continuous, automatic feedback after every swing, pitch, throw, or fielding move. Used in batting cages, bullpens, and practice fields by players and coaches who are serious about getting better. ——— HOW IT WORKS ——— Point your camera at the athlete, set a delay (5, 7, 10, or 12 seconds), and press play. Loopr buffers up to 5 minutes of rolling video in the background. The rep happens, the athlete turns around, and the replay is already waiting. That's it. No tapping. No searching. No interrupting the rhythm of practice. ——— KEY FEATURES ——— DELAYED LIVE REPLAY A continuous rolling buffer keeps up to 5 minutes of video ready at all times. No recording sessions to start or stop between reps — just point and play. FRAME DIAL A precision haptic scrubbing control built into the player. Drag left or right to step through footage one exact frame at a time. Feel a haptic tick on every frame, a stronger pulse every 5 frames, and a bounce at the end. No other app gives you this level of frame-by-frame control. SPLIT VIEW + EXPORT Place two clips side by side and scrub them in sync to compare any two moments. Unlink to step through each independently. When you find the comparison worth keeping, tap save — the full split-screen exports as a single video to your Photos library, with zoom and pan preserved exactly as you set it. SCRUB, ZOOM & CLIP Drag the timeline to any frame, then use the Frame Dial for surgical precision. Pinch to zoom up to 5× to inspect hand path, hip rotation, release point, or footwork at the pixel level. Trim and save the exact moment that matters. WORKS FOR EVERY POSITION Hitting mechanics. Pitching delivery. Fielding reads. Throwing arm slot. Catcher footwork. Base running. If it's a repeatable athletic movement, Loopr can help you see it and improve it. ——— BUILT FOR THE FIELD ——— - Works completely offline — no WiFi or cellular required - No account, no sign-in, no cloud - Front and rear camera support - Optimized for most iPhone and iPad - Lightweight on battery — runs all practice long ——— PRICING ——— Free 7-day trial — full access, no credit card required. After the trial: $4.99, one time. Less than the cost of a single baseball. No subscription. No renewal. Yours forever on every device you own. Loopr requires iOS 16 or later. Compatible with iPhone and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Blast Baseball at #86 against Loopr's unranked. Blast Baseball also leads on device support and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Blast Baseball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Loopr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Blast Baseball | Loopr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (323 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 323 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #86 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 363 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blast Motion, Inc. | Adam Joseph |
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
Loopr
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Blast Baseball
- BlastMotion Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- BlastMotion Annual1 Month trial$74.901 Year
Loopr
- Lifetime Access$4.99
Questions
Is Blast Baseball free?
Is Loopr free?
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