Comparison

Blast Baseball vs Reflex AI Hitting Journal

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

Reflex AI Hitting Journal

This app helps hitters remember what works by logging game and practice insights. An AI coach analyzes entries to identify patterns and recall successful adjustments, improving your swing and mental game.

Highlights
  • Log insights via voice or text
  • AI analysis of hitting patterns
  • Recall past successful adjustments
  • Track swings, approach, and mental game
  • Keep a record of all sessions
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Your swing was never the problem. It's remembering what actually works. Every hitter has the answer somewhere in their own head. The adjustment that got you hot. The approach that worked in the game. The thing your coach said in the cage that finally clicked. Then a week goes by, a slump hits, and it's gone. Reflex keeps it for you. After every game, cage session, or lesson, talk it out or type a quick note about what happened. What worked, what didn't, how you felt in the box. It takes 30 seconds. Then Rex, your AI hitting coach, goes to work. Rex reads your entries the way a great coach would and finds the patterns you can't see from the inside. When something you figured out weeks ago shows up again, Rex connects it and hands it back to you, in your own words. That's the difference between a notebook and a coach who remembers everything. WHAT YOU CAN DO Log entries in seconds by voice or text after you hit Keep a clear record of your swings, approach, and mental game Get Rex's read on your patterns, strengths, and what to work on See the adjustments that actually make a difference Keep every round, so nothing you learn gets lost WHO IT'S FOR Reflex is built for serious hitters who want to get better on purpose. Travel ball, high school, showcase, college. Baseball and softball. If you care about your swing and your mental game, this is your edge. Rex is a coaching companion, not a replacement for your coach, and not medical or mental-health advice. Just a tool that remembers what works so you can repeat it. Talk it out. Rex remembers. Get better on purpose. Reflex requires a paid Reflex Pro subscription to use. The features shown, including Rex's AI insights, voice journaling, and pattern recall, need an active subscription. Subscription options and current pricing are shown in the app before you purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://reflexjournal.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://reflexjournal.com/privacy

Screenshots

Blast Baseball4 screens
Reflex AI Hitting Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reflex AI Hitting Journal at 100% against Blast Baseball's 29%. Reflex AI Hitting Journal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). Blast Baseball's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (323 vs 20). On price, in-app purchases 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 Reflex AI Hitting Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reflex AI Hitting Journal 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 20, 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 Reflex AI Hitting Journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, Reflex AI Hitting Journal every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Blast Baseball versus Reflex AI Hitting Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlast BaseballReflex AI Hitting Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (323 ratings)5.0 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings323 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#82 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB19 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBlast Motion, Inc.Be Good Holdings, LLC

Customer experience

Blast Baseball

All ratings323 ratings
Positive51.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative44.3%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive29.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative64.5%

Reflex AI Hitting Journal

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 9 more
  • 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

Reflex AI Hitting Journal

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
3 purchases

Reflex AI Hitting Journal

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$15.991 Month
  • 6 Months$59.996 Months
  • Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Blast Baseball free?
Blast Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reflex AI Hitting Journal free?
Reflex AI Hitting Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blast Baseball or Reflex AI Hitting Journal?
Reflex AI Hitting Journal is rated higher. Blast Baseball averages 3.1 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Reflex AI Hitting Journal averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.
Do Blast Baseball or Reflex AI Hitting Journal have ads?
Blast Baseball shows ads; Reflex AI Hitting Journal does not.
Which is updated more often, Blast Baseball or Reflex AI Hitting Journal?
Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, and Reflex AI Hitting Journal every 10 days. Most recently, Blast Baseball was updated on October 19, 2026 and Reflex AI Hitting Journal on October 17, 2026.

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