# MLBPA App vs Arm Care

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MLBPA App at none against Arm Care's 10. Arm Care's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 11) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arm Care sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. MLBPA App asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MLBPA App against 4.9 for Arm Care. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arm Care has 3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MLBPA App ships an update every 2 weeks, Arm Care weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MLBPA App | Arm Care |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlbpa-app/id824716651/reviews)** | [4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arm-care/id1480260823/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 37 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MLBPA](https://appshunter.io/developer/824716654) | [ArmCare](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480260822) |

## What reviewers say

### MLBPA App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlbpa-app/id824716651)

Access official announcements, news, and updates directly from the Major League Baseball Players Association. Stay informed about collective bargaining agreements and licensing frameworks. Requires a pre-existing MLBPA account for real-time information.

**Highlights:** PA announcements, Player news and updates, Collective bargaining information, Licensing frameworks, Real-time information access, MLBPA account login

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arm Care

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arm-care/id1480260823)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app uses a strength sensor to measure arm strength, fatigue, and recovery. It then provides personalized training programs to improve velocity and prevent injuries. Thousands of players and MLB teams rely on this technology for arm health monitoring.

**Highlights:** Measure arm strength and range of motion, Track fatigue and recovery metrics, Individualized throwing and arm care programs, Identify and strengthen weak links, Monitor arm health and velocity gains, Customized daily training routines

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.00 | per month |
| Premium | $15.00 | per month |
| Premium | $15.00 | per month |
| Premium | $72.00 | per year |
| Premium | $72.00 | per year |
| Premium | $72.00 | per year |
| Premium | $72.00 | per year |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Strength gains
- 🚀 Personalized plans
- 👍 Helpful for injury prevention
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Clear instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive yearly fee

**Reported bugs**

- App turns off during exercises
- Pauses music when opened

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription within the app
- Offline mode for workouts
- Improved music integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MLBPA App free?

MLBPA App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arm Care free?

Arm Care is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MLBPA App or Arm Care?

MLBPA App is rated higher. MLBPA App averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Arm Care averages 4.9 from 3K ratings.

### Do MLBPA App or Arm Care have ads?

Neither MLBPA App nor Arm Care shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MLBPA App or Arm Care?

MLBPA App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Arm Care weekly. Most recently, MLBPA App was updated on November 1, 2026 and Arm Care on November 7, 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.*