Comparison

Inning Eater (Baseball game) vs Alpaca Ball

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Inning Eater (Baseball game)

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
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Face powerful pitches with realistic movement and a wide range of pitch types! 1. Inning Eater is a baseball game where you compete against players from around the world and put your batting skills to the test. Unlock achievements and climb the rankings! 2. This isn’t a game where you hit easy batting-practice pitches. Experience realistic pitch speeds and movement! Take on a wide variety of pitches, including four-seam fastballs, two-seam fastballs, curveballs, sliders, changeups, splitters, and more. 3. Inning Eater may be a batting game, but we’ve put just as much effort into realistically recreating the pitching experience. Study pitchers with diverse arsenals and find the best way to beat them. 4. Plate discipline is a unique part of what makes Inning Eater fun. Lay off pitches outside the strike zone and swing at strikes. That’s the key to achieving a high score.

About

Alpaca Ball

Control an alpaca to rhythmically extend its neck and carry a beach ball. Avoid dropping the ball or letting it burst by being inserted into an alpaca. Progress through five stages to uncover the story's conclusion.

Highlights
  • Rhythmic neck extension gameplay
  • Beach ball carrying mechanic
  • Avoid falling or bursting the ball
  • Five distinct stages
  • Uncover a hidden story
Features
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Alpaca who lined up a lot...And beach ball... The alpacas carries a beach ball. What is the truth? [How to play] Neck of the alpaca is extended when you tap the alpaca. Let's carry a beach ball By extending the neck of alpaca rhythmically. It is game over, when a beach ball falls to a hole, or it is insert into an alpaca and burst. This game has five stages. What is there in the last of this tale?

Screenshots

Inning Eater (Baseball game)4 screens
Alpaca Ball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Inning Eater (Baseball game) at 4.5 against Alpaca Ball's 3.0. Inning Eater (Baseball game) also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (291 vs 2). Alpaca Ball's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Inning Eater (Baseball game) sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Alpaca Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inning Eater (Baseball game) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inning Eater (Baseball game) has 291 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Inning Eater (Baseball game)'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Alpaca Ball's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inning Eater (Baseball game) ships an update every 4 days, Alpaca Ball every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Inning Eater (Baseball game) versus Alpaca Ball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInning Eater (Baseball game)Alpaca Ball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (291 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews78.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings291 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 18 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.05.1.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeongMan Parkmarge co., ltd.

Customer experience

Inning Eater (Baseball game)

All ratings291 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative15.9%

Alpaca Ball

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative8.0%

Bugs and requests

Inning Eater (Baseball game)

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Timing mechanics not responsive from pitcher view

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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.)
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  • Faster level progression
  • Diverse character customization
  • Contact/hit indicator system
  • Adjust outfield fence distances to realistic MLB standards
  • Player vs player competitive leagues

Alpaca Ball

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Inning Eater (Baseball game)

One-time9
  • Ball set -A-$0.99
  • Ball set -B-$1.99
  • Ball set -C-$2.99
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  • Ball set -D-$4.99
  • Ball set -E-$6.99
  • Ball set -F-$9.99
  • Maximum Hearts X10$9.99
  • Ball set -G-$19.99
  • Ball set -H-$29.99
None

Alpaca Ball

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inning Eater (Baseball game) free?
Inning Eater (Baseball game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alpaca Ball free?
Alpaca Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Inning Eater (Baseball game) or Alpaca Ball?
Inning Eater (Baseball game) is rated higher. Inning Eater (Baseball game) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 291 ratings, while Alpaca Ball averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Inning Eater (Baseball game) or Alpaca Ball have ads?
Inning Eater (Baseball game) shows ads; Alpaca Ball does not.
Which is updated more often, Inning Eater (Baseball game) or Alpaca Ball?
Inning Eater (Baseball game) ships an update every 4 days, and Alpaca Ball every 18 months. Most recently, Inning Eater (Baseball game) was updated on October 15, 2026 and Alpaca Ball on October 14, 2026.

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