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PitchLab vs. Pocket Radar
Pocket Radar tells you how hard. PitchLab also tells you what the ball did.
Spin, spin axis, movement, location, and Stuff+ on every pitch, with video, from an iPhone on a tripod. It’s free to start, and plans start at $12.50 a month.
Velocity70.7 mph
Spin Rate1,400 rpm
Horizontal−17.2 in
The short answer How does PitchLab compare to Pocket Radar?
Pocket Radar’s Smart Coach costs $399.99 and measures speed; its app adds video with the speed on the clip, and PLUS ($49.99 a year) adds slow motion. PitchLab measures velocity, spin, spin axis and efficiency, movement, location, and Stuff+ from an iPhone on a tripod, with video of every pitch. It’s free to start, and plans start at $12.50 a month.
PitchLabiPhone app
- To start
- $12.50/mo
- You need
- iPhone and tripod
Pocket RadarSmart Coach
- To start
- $399.99
- You need
- Radar, plus a phone for video
Side by side with a Pocket Radar
PitchLab on an iPhone next to a Pocket Radar, measuring the same throws, and next to a Stalker radar gun and a TrackMan.
PitchLab highlights
Built by an MLB pitcher
Co-founder Jake Fishman pitched for the Miami Marlins
4.7
Rated
Rated 4.7 stars from more than 2,100 ratings on the App Store
Pro-grade accuracy
Comparable accuracy to expensive tools like TrackMan
200,000+ downloads
Pitchers and coaches from Little League to MLB
Cost Comparing cost
What each one takes to get started: the hardware, the subscriptions, and the devices to run them.
What you need for Pocket Radar
- Smart Coach radarspeed only$399.99
- A phonepaired over Bluetooth for videoRequired
- Tripod Mountfor hands-free use$24.99
- PLUSslow motion and pitch tagging$49.99/yr
First year$399.99+
What you need for PitchLab
- Your iPhoneiPhone 12 or newerAlready yours
- A tripodany that reaches about 5 ftAny will do
- PitchLabfree to startFrom $12.50/mo
Equipment to buyNone
Side by side PitchLab vs. Pocket Radar, row by row
| Feature | PitchLabiPhone app | Pocket RadarSmart Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Price to start | starting at just$12.50/mo | $399.99Smart Coach |
| Ongoing cost | Just your planfrom $12.50 a month, or free | None requiredPLUS is $49.99 a year |
| What you need | iPhone and tripod | Radar, plus a phone for video |
| Where it goes | Behind the pitcheron a tripod, facing home plate | In line with the pitchwithin 120 ft of release |
| Setup | Under 2 minutesline up home plate on screen | Aim it, or mount it on a tripod |
| Video of every pitch | Built in, up to 4Ktrimmed, with stats and ball tracking | In the Pocket Radar appspeed on the clip |
| Velocity | ||
| Spin rate | ||
| Spin axis and efficiency | ||
| Seam orientation | ||
| Movement(IVB and horizontal break) | ||
| Pitch location | ||
| Stuff+ |
Which is right for you? PitchLab or Pocket Radar?
PitchLab is right for you if…
- You want to know why a pitch works. Spin, movement, and location, not just speed.
- You want one device. Your iPhone does the tracking and the video.
- You want to start for free. Download it free and start tracking today.
Pocket Radar may fit better if…
- You want a quick speed check at games. From behind the backstop, with no setup.
- You don’t have an iPhone 12 or newer. The radar works on its own, and its app runs on Android.
- You measure more than pitching. It reads throwing, hitting, and serve speeds.
Pricing Choose your plan. Level up your pitching.
Pro
For dedicated pitchers
$24.99
per month, billed monthly
$12.50$24.99
per month, billed annually
$149.99/year
- Throws a month
- Unlimited
- Pitcher profiles
- 1
- Video quality
- 4K
- Cloud storage
- 1 GB
- CSV export
Parent
Built for families
$29.99
per month, billed monthly
$15.00$29.99
per month, billed annually
$179.99/year
- Throws a month
- Unlimited
- Pitcher profiles
- 3
- Video quality
- 4K
- Cloud storage
- 1 GB
- CSV export
Team
Coaches, teams, and facilities
Custom
Tailored to your needs
Contact sales- Throws a month
- Unlimited
- Pitcher profiles
- Unlimited
- Video quality
- 4K
- Cloud storage
- 100 GB
- CSV export
Every plan includes video export, auto-tagging, the ball tracer, and auto-trimmed video.
PitchLab reviews What pitchers say about PitchLab
PitchLab has been downloaded more than 200,000 times and is rated 4.7 out of 5 from more than 2,100 ratings on the App Store. Here’s what a pro pitcher, a training facility, and a parent who coaches wrote.
“An absolute game changer.”
“This app is an absolute game changer. I’ve witnessed countless pitches captured amongst all different types of pitchers and the accuracy is incredible.”
John WestRHP, Arizona Diamondbacks organization
PitchLab App Store review by JohnnyWest34
“The metrics are impressively accurate.”
“The metrics are impressively accurate — they line up closely with the readings we get from the tracking systems we normally use at our baseball facility.”
“I went into it skeptical.”
“I think the data on ball spin and the ability to watch the pitch with stats is incredible. I went into it skeptical and thinking the subscription was a bit steep. I don’t believe that anymore.”
FAQ PitchLab vs. Pocket Radar questions
Is PitchLab cheaper than Pocket Radar?
PitchLab is free to start, plans start at $12.50 a month, and there’s no radar to buy. A Pocket Radar Smart Coach is $399.99, and its PLUS subscription is $49.99 a year.
Does Pocket Radar measure spin rate?
No. Pocket Radar measures speed: throwing velocity, exit velocity, and serve speed. PitchLab measures velocity plus spin rate, spin axis, spin efficiency, movement, location, and Stuff+ from an iPhone.
Do I need a radar to put my velocity on video?
Not with PitchLab. It records every pitch and puts the velocity, spin, and movement on the clip using only your iPhone. Pocket Radar’s app needs a Smart Coach paired over Bluetooth to show speed on video.
Can I see my velocity trend over time?
Yes. Every session is saved, and trends show your average and top-end velocity over time.
What is the best Pocket Radar alternative?
For pitchers who want more than a speed reading, PitchLab is the most complete alternative: velocity plus spin, movement, location, and Stuff+ on every pitch, with video, from an iPhone. It’s free to start.
Your next bullpen,
fully measured
Download PitchLab free on the App Store. Set up your phone and tripod, throw, and get pro-grade numbers before the next pitch.
