# Blast Baseball vs SideVision

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SideVision at 100% against Blast Baseball's 29%. SideVision also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). Blast Baseball's advantage is ratings volume (323 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blast Baseball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and SideVision sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SideVision holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blast Baseball has 323 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Blast Baseball's written reviews are positive against 100% of SideVision's.

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, SideVision every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast Baseball | SideVision |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-baseball/id696974849/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidevision-motion-mirror/id6769984844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blast Motion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/696974852) | [Puddle Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/591015852) |

## What reviewers say

### Blast Baseball

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

**Currently charting:** #80 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


### SideVision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidevision-motion-mirror/id6769984844)

Instantly review your movements from side and rear angles during practice. Use two devices to see yourself live or with a short delay, perfect for sports, dance, or instrument practice when a mirror isn't enough.

**Highlights:** Live side/rear view monitoring, Delayed movement review, Direct device-to-device connection, Local clip recording, Unlimited monitoring sessions (Pro), Extended recording time (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blast Baseball free?

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

### Is SideVision free?

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

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

SideVision is rated higher. Blast Baseball averages 3.1 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while SideVision averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Blast Baseball or SideVision have ads?

Blast Baseball shows ads; SideVision does not.

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

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, and SideVision every 2 months. Most recently, Blast Baseball was updated on October 13, 2026 and SideVision on October 7, 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.*