# Judge! vs Pixel Pro Baseball

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Pro Baseball at 4.5 against Judge!'s 3.0. Pixel Pro Baseball also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 410) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Judge!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Pixel Pro Baseball holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Pro Baseball has 14K ratings behind it against 410, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Judge!'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Pixel Pro Baseball's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Judge! ships an update every 5 months, Pixel Pro Baseball every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Judge! | Pixel Pro Baseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (410 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/judge/id739706312/reviews) | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pro-baseball/id1552219662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 410 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.6% of reviews** | 42.6% 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 |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 32 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hap Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470473550) | [Pixamo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728624150) |

## 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


### Pixel Pro Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pro-baseball/id1552219662)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Sports, #209 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience classic baseball with a retro pixel-art aesthetic. Engage in addictive batting and pitching mechanics, with modes like single-player career or full team management. Build your team, compete in seasons, and strive for championship glory.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel-art graphics, Skill-based batting and pitching, Single batter career mode, Full team management mode, Multiple leagues and seasons, Roster and budget management, Player stats and achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Teams | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Owners | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Season Lengths | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Game Lengths | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Multiple Save Slots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Editing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Dynasty Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎮 Unique gameplay
- 💡 Potential for improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent hitting
- 🤖 Poor AI decision making
- 🔒 Pay-to-play features
- 🕰️ Slow gameplay at times

**Reported bugs**

- Runs not counting when runner scores
- Fielders avoiding routine plays
- Inconsistent ball tracking and foul balls

**Requested features**

- Ability to control baserunners
- Pitching career mode
- Detailed stats and leaderboards
- Customization options for players and teams


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Judge! free?

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

### Is Pixel Pro Baseball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Judge! or Pixel Pro Baseball?

Pixel Pro Baseball is rated higher. Judge! averages 3.0 out of 5 from 410 ratings, while Pixel Pro Baseball averages 4.5 from 14K ratings.

### Do Judge! or Pixel Pro Baseball have ads?

Both Judge! and Pixel Pro Baseball show ads.

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

Judge! ships an update every 5 months, and Pixel Pro Baseball every 2 months. Most recently, Judge! was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pixel Pro Baseball on October 20, 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.*