Comparison

Blast Baseball vs Tournament Pro

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

Tournament Pro

Features
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Tournament Pro by Duck Snort Labs is the all-in-one tournament management app built for youth baseball. Whether you're running a weekend tournament or a week-long showcase, Tournament Pro gives you everything you need to organize, score, and share your tournament — all from your phone. FOR TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS: - Create tournaments with multiple age groups (8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and more) - Build pools and divisions, add teams, and generate round-robin schedules - Enter scores in real time — standings update instantly - Create single-elimination brackets for 4 to 16 teams with proper seeding and byes - Set customizable tiebreaker rules: head-to-head, run differential, runs allowed, runs scored, and coin flip — in any order you choose - Set a max run differential cap per game to keep standings fair - Schedule games across multiple days with time and field assignments - Publish your tournament so parents, coaches, and fans can follow along live FOR PARENTS, COACHES & FANS: - Find your tournament and follow along — completely free - View live standings with full tiebreaker detail - Check game schedules organized by day - Follow bracket results as teams advance - No account required to view published tournaments DESIGNED FOR BASEBALL: Tournament Pro is built by people who understand youth baseball. The tiebreaker system handles circular head-to-head ties correctly (when A beats B, B beats C, and C beats A, it falls to the next tiebreaker). Run differential caps keep blowouts from skewing standings. Bracket seeding follows standard tournament convention with byes awarded to top seeds. PRICING: Tournament creation is a one-time purchase per tournament, based on your team count: - 0-20 Teams: $19.99 - 21-40 Teams: $39.99 - 41-60 Teams: $49.99 - 61+ Teams: $59.99 Viewing tournaments is always free. No subscriptions. No ads. Built by Duck Snort Labs — for the love of the game.

Screenshots

Blast Baseball4 screens
Tournament Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tournament Pro at none against Blast Baseball's shown. Blast Baseball's advantage is chart position (#86 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 $9.99 per month and Tournament Pro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Blast Baseball versus Tournament Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlast BaseballTournament Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (323 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings323 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#86 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlast Motion, Inc.Duck Snort Labs LLC

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

Tournament Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Blast Baseball

Subscriptions2
  • BlastMotion Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • BlastMotion Annual1 Month trial$74.901 Year
4 purchases

Tournament Pro

One-time4
  • Tournament (0-20 Teams)$4.99
  • Tournament (21-40 Teams)$9.99
  • Tournament (41-60 Teams)$14.99
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  • Tournament (61+ Teams)$19.99

Questions

Is Blast Baseball free?
Blast Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tournament Pro free?
Tournament Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blast Baseball or Tournament Pro have ads?
Blast Baseball shows ads; Tournament Pro does not.

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