# Blast Baseball vs Hooked Fisherman

The clearest difference is rating: Hooked Fisherman at 5.0 against Blast Baseball's 4.0. Hooked Fisherman also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). Blast Baseball's advantage is ratings volume (645 vs 1) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blast Baseball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Hooked Fisherman sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hooked Fisherman holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blast Baseball has 645 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, Hooked Fisherman every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast Baseball | Hooked Fisherman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (645 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-baseball/id696974849/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked-fisherman/id6802461388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **645** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blast Motion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/696974852) | [Connecticode LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884760639) |

## What reviewers say

### Blast Baseball

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

**Currently charting:** #81 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


### Hooked Fisherman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked-fisherman/id6802461388)

Get real-time fishing conditions and forecasts for your local waters. Provides detailed breakdowns of factors influencing fish bite, along with regional reports and regulations. Plan your fishing trips with personalized insights and save your favorite spots.

**Highlights:** Real-time fishing condition verdicts, Detailed factor breakdowns, 141 regional fishing reports, Current fishing regulations, Trip planning with Wayfinder, Save and manage fishing spots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wayfinder Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Wayfinder Yearly | $24.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blast Baseball free?

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

### Is Hooked Fisherman free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blast Baseball or Hooked Fisherman?

Hooked Fisherman is rated higher. Blast Baseball averages 4.0 out of 5 from 645 ratings, while Hooked Fisherman averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Blast Baseball or Hooked Fisherman have ads?

Blast Baseball shows ads; Hooked Fisherman does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blast Baseball or Hooked Fisherman?

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hooked Fisherman every 4 days. Most recently, Blast Baseball was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hooked Fisherman on October 25, 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.*