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PitchLab vs. Rapsodo
The numbers Rapsodo measures, without the unit, the iPad, or the $1,500-a-year membership.
PitchLab works from the iPhone you already own, set up behind the pitcher, with video and Stuff+ on every pitch, from $12.50 a month. Here’s how they compare on cost, setup, and data.
Velocity70.7 mph
Spin Rate1,400 rpm
Horizontal−17.2 in
The short answer How does PitchLab compare to Rapsodo?
Rapsodo’s PRO 2.0 costs $3,500 and the PRO 3.0 $8,500, and both need an iPad and a membership that costs $1,500 a year. The unit sits on the ground in front of the plate and is calibrated each session. PitchLab measures the same core numbers plus Stuff+ from an iPhone behind the pitcher, records every pitch on video, and starts at $12.50 a month.
PitchLabiPhone app
- To start
- $12.50/mo
- You need
- iPhone and tripod
RapsodoPRO 2.0 and PRO 3.0
- To start
- $3,500+ $1,500 a year
- You need
- Unit and iPad
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 Rapsodo
- PRO 2.0 unitthe PRO 3.0 is $8,500$3,500
- Pro Series Membershiprequired to use the unit$1,500/yr
- iPad9th generation or newerRequired
First year$5,000+
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. Rapsodo, row by row
| Feature | PitchLabiPhone app | RapsodoPRO 2.0 and PRO 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price to start | starting at just$12.50/mo | $3,500PRO 2.0 · PRO 3.0 is $8,500 |
| Ongoing cost | Just your planfrom $12.50 a month, or free | $1,500 a yearmembership required |
| What you need | iPhone and tripod | Unit and iPad |
| Where it goes | Behind the pitcheron a tripod, facing home plate | On the ground, in front of the plate20 ft out for PRO 2.0 |
| Setup | Under 2 minutesline up home plate on screen | Calibrate each sessionline it up with the mound |
| Video of every pitch | Built in, up to 4Ktrimmed, with stats and ball tracking | iPad slow-motion replayPRO 3.0 pairs with a high-speed camera |
| Velocity | ||
| Spin rate | ||
| Spin axis and efficiency | ||
| Seam orientation | PRO 3.0 only | |
| Movement(IVB and horizontal break) | ||
| Pitch location | ||
| Stuff+ | Not listed |
Which is right for you? PitchLab or Rapsodo?
PitchLab is right for you if…
- You’re a pitcher, parent, or private coach. The core numbers without a unit and a membership.
- You throw in more than one place. Your iPhone and a tripod go anywhere.
- You want video of every pitch. With the stats and ball flight on the clip.
Rapsodo may fit better if…
- Your facility tracks hitting too. Rapsodo’s PRO units track hitting and pitching.
- You need release data. The PRO 3.0 adds release side and extension.
- You have a fixed space. A unit and an iPad that stay set up.
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. Rapsodo questions
Is PitchLab as accurate as Rapsodo?
We haven’t published a head-to-head test against Rapsodo. PitchLab has been tested against TrackMan and the professional tracking systems MLB teams use, and set up as recommended, its results are comparable to TrackMan’s. Accuracy depends on setup: a steady tripod about 2 feet behind the pitcher, a clear view of home plate, good light, and at least 30 feet of ball flight.
How much does Rapsodo cost?
The PRO 2.0 is $3,500 and the PRO 3.0 is $8,500. A Pro Series Membership, $1,500 a year, is required to use either one, and both need a recent iPad. PitchLab is free to start, and plans start at $12.50 a month.
Do you need a membership to use Rapsodo?
Yes. Rapsodo says a Pro Series Membership is needed to operate the PRO 2.0 and PRO 3.0. PitchLab has no hardware to unlock, and it’s free to start.
How is PitchLab set up compared with Rapsodo?
PitchLab: an iPhone on a tripod about 2 feet behind the pitcher, at least 5 feet high, facing home plate. Rapsodo: the PRO 2.0 sits on flat ground 20 feet in front of home plate, lined up with the middle of the mound, and is calibrated before each session.
What is the best Rapsodo alternative?
For pitchers, parents, and coaches who want Rapsodo-style data without the unit and the membership, PitchLab is the most complete alternative: the same core pitch metrics plus Stuff+, with video of every pitch, from an iPhone and a tripod.
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.
