# Inning Eater (Baseball game) vs BASEBALL 9

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BASEBALL 9 at 136K against Inning Eater (Baseball game)'s 291. BASEBALL 9 also leads on chart position (#25 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Inning Eater (Baseball game)'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inning Eater (Baseball game) sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and BASEBALL 9 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Inning Eater (Baseball game) against 4.5 for BASEBALL 9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BASEBALL 9 has 136K ratings behind it against 291, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Inning Eater (Baseball game)'s written reviews are positive against 80% of BASEBALL 9's.

Inning Eater (Baseball game) ships an update every 4 days, BASEBALL 9 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inning Eater (Baseball game) | BASEBALL 9 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inning-eater-baseball-game/id819402402/reviews) | [4.5 (136K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-9/id1340866223/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 291 | **136K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **80.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 185 MB | 396 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JeongMan Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/427788213) | [playus soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/385988579) |

## What reviewers say

### Inning Eater (Baseball game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inning-eater-baseball-game/id819402402)

Test your batting prowess against players globally in this realistic baseball simulator. Master diverse pitches and strategic hitting to climb the ranks. Focus on timing and accuracy to hit pitches within the strike zone for high scores.

**Highlights:** Global multiplayer batting challenges, Realistic pitch variety (fastball, curveball, slider, etc.), Advanced pitch movement simulation, Strategic batting eye mechanics, Ranking system and challenges

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ball set -A- | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ball set -B- | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ball set -C- | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ball set -D- | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ball set -E- | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ball set -F- | $9.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Hearts X10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ball set -G- | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ball set -H- | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚾ Realistic pitching physics and ball mechanics
- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and requires skill/strategy
- ⏱️ Great time-killer for quick sessions
- 🎯 Realistic batting simulation experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Swing input not registering on center pitches
- ⚠️ Strike zone call inconsistencies
- 🎮 Limited gameplay variety and repetitive
- ⏳ Slow progression and level advancement
- 🎭 Lack of diversity in crowd/player representation

**Reported bugs**

- Swing not registering on pitches down the middle
- Game lag after hitting the ball
- Login/sign-in issues causing app crashes
- Strike zone inconsistencies on edge pitches
- Foul ball detection errors

**Requested features**

- Pitching mechanic/gameplay
- Multiplayer and PvP modes
- Batter point-of-view camera option
- Season mode and team play
- Better stat tracking (batting average, HR count, etc.)


### BASEBALL 9

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Sports, #33 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| 13,000 Gems | $99.99 | 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 Inning Eater (Baseball game) free?

Inning Eater (Baseball game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BASEBALL 9 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Inning Eater (Baseball game) or BASEBALL 9?

Inning Eater (Baseball game) and BASEBALL 9 are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 291 and 136K ratings respectively.

### Do Inning Eater (Baseball game) or BASEBALL 9 have ads?

Both Inning Eater (Baseball game) and BASEBALL 9 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Inning Eater (Baseball game) or BASEBALL 9?

Inning Eater (Baseball game) ships an update every 4 days, and BASEBALL 9 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Inning Eater (Baseball game) was updated on September 13, 2026 and BASEBALL 9 on September 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.*