# Judge! vs BASEBALL 9

The clearest difference is rating: BASEBALL 9 at 4.5 against Judge!'s 3.0. BASEBALL 9 also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 47%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Judge!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BASEBALL 9 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Judge! asks for nothing beyond the download.

BASEBALL 9 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BASEBALL 9 has 138K 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 80% of BASEBALL 9's.

Judge! ships an update every 5 months, BASEBALL 9 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Judge! | BASEBALL 9 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (414 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/judge/id739706312/reviews) | **[4.5 (138K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-9/id1340866223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 414 | **138K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#17** |
| Size | 32 MB | 392 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| 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 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-9/id1340866223)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Sports, #34 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience a fast-paced, realistic baseball simulation with streamlined gameplay. Build, customize, and manage your own team of players, then compete to become the Legend League Champion. Enjoy both manual and automated play options, with comprehensive player stats and team management.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Realistic baseball mechanics, Player customization, Team management, Offline mode, Comprehensive player stats

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 510 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| New User Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event  Accessory Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,050 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trial Player Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Daily Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3,300 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5,700 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great game, fun and addictive
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and smooth gameplay
- 📊 Detailed statistics and team management
- ⏱️ Ability to skip innings or games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Unbalanced AI and auto-play mode
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and grindy progression
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and lack of variety
- 🏃‍♂️ Issues with baserunning and fielding

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent batting and pitching outcomes
- Glitches with player substitutions and dugout
- Issues with base running and tagging up

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More customization options for players and teams
- Improved reward system and easier progression
- Adjustable difficulty settings
- Career mode or story-driven gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Judge! free?

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

### Is BASEBALL 9 free?

BASEBALL 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Judge! or BASEBALL 9?

BASEBALL 9 is rated higher. Judge! averages 3.0 out of 5 from 414 ratings, while BASEBALL 9 averages 4.5 from 138K ratings.

### Do Judge! or BASEBALL 9 have ads?

Both Judge! and BASEBALL 9 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Judge! or BASEBALL 9?

Judge! ships an update every 5 months, and BASEBALL 9 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Judge! was updated on November 1, 2026 and BASEBALL 9 on November 4, 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.*