# Judge! vs Baseball Star

The clearest difference is rating: Baseball Star at 4.3 against Judge!'s 3.0. Baseball Star also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 47%) and ratings volume (10K vs 414). Judge!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Baseball Star sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Judge! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Baseball Star holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Baseball Star has 10K ratings behind it against 414, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Judge!'s written reviews are positive against 66% of Baseball Star's.

Judge! ships an update every 5 months, Baseball Star every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Judge! | Baseball Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (414 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/judge/id739706312/reviews) | **[4.3 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-star/id1116558826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 414 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **66.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hap Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470473550) | [playus soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/385988579) |

## What reviewers say

### Judge!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/judge/id739706312)

Step into the role of a baseball umpire and make the calls. Test your judgment and officiate the game.

**Highlights:** Become a baseball umpire, Judge game plays, Simulate umpiring experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game concept
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate call detection
- 🕰️ Gameplay gets boring quickly
- 🎨 Lack of visual variety
- 🤖 Unrealistic umpire behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Foul balls sometimes registered as home runs
- Out counter not functioning properly
- App crashes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more umpire positions to choose from
- Implement a career mode with progression
- Allow customization of umpire appearance
- Introduce more gameplay elements like base stealing, balks, etc.
- Add a pause button and option to change game speed


### Baseball Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-star/id1116558826)

Experience a full 3D baseball simulation game playable offline. Build and manage your dream team, train players, and compete in various leagues and championships. Enjoy daily bonuses and customize your roster for ultimate success.

**Highlights:** Offline play, Full 3D graphics, Team creation and roster management, Player training and upgrades, Multiple game modes (League, Challenge, Event), Daily bonuses

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CP 250 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| CP 650 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade player | $4.99 | one-time |
| CP 1380 | $9.99 | one-time |
| CP 2800 | $19.99 | one-time |
| CP 5000 | $34.99 | one-time |
| CP 7200 | $49.99 | one-time |
| CP 14700 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Offline playability
- 💎 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in gameplay
- 🤖 Overpowered AI opponents
- 💰 Difficult to progress without spending money

**Reported bugs**

- Runners getting stuck or incorrectly called out
- Hitting mechanics not registering inputs properly
- Crashes and app instability after updates

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode to play against friends
- More team and player customization options
- Easier way to earn in-game currency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Judge! free?

Judge! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Baseball Star free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Judge! or Baseball Star?

Baseball Star is rated higher. Judge! averages 3.0 out of 5 from 414 ratings, while Baseball Star averages 4.3 from 10K ratings.

### Do Judge! or Baseball Star have ads?

Both Judge! and Baseball Star show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Judge! or Baseball Star?

Judge! ships an update every 5 months, and Baseball Star every 2 months. Most recently, Judge! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Baseball Star on November 2, 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.*