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PitchLab vs. Stalker
A radar gun reads speed and spin. PitchLab also shows how the ball moved.
Spin axis, movement, location, and Stuff+ on every pitch, with video, from an iPhone on a tripod, from $12.50 a month. Here’s what each one measures and costs.
Velocity70.7 mph
Spin Rate1,400 rpm
Horizontal−17.2 in
The short answer How does PitchLab compare to Stalker?
Stalker’s Pro 3s radar gun costs $2,899.99 and measures velocity and spin rate; the Pro 3 ($1,999.99) and Sport 3 Connect ($799.99) measure velocity. None measures movement or location. PitchLab measures all of that, plus spin axis, spin efficiency, and Stuff+, from an iPhone on a tripod, with video of every pitch, starting at $12.50 a month.
PitchLabiPhone app
- To start
- $12.50/mo
- You need
- iPhone and tripod
StalkerPro 3s Radar
- To start
- $2,899.99
- You need
- Radar gun, plus a phone for video
Side by side with a Stalker
PitchLab on an iPhone next to a Stalker radar gun, a Pocket Radar, and a TrackMan, all measuring the same pitches.
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 Stalker
- Pro 3s radar gunthe Stalker that measures spin$2,899.99
- A phonefor video and your dataRequired
- Stalker app Premium4K and slow motion$49.99/yr
- Tripodfor hands-free useOptional
First year$2,899.99+
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. Stalker, row by row
| Feature | PitchLabiPhone app | StalkerPro 3s Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Price to start | starting at just$12.50/mo | $2,899.99Pro 3s, the model with spin |
| Ongoing cost | Just your planfrom $12.50 a month, or free | None requiredapp Premium is $49.99 a year |
| What you need | iPhone and tripod | Radar gun, plus a phone for video |
| Where it goes | Behind the pitcheron a tripod, facing home plate | In line with the pitchreadings drop off-angle |
| 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 Stalker phone appspeed and spin 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 Stalker?
PitchLab is right for you if…
- You want to know why a pitch works. Movement, spin axis, and location, not just speed.
- You track your own bullpens. Set it up, throw, and hear your velocity after each pitch.
- You want video of every pitch. With the stats on the clip.
Stalker may fit better if…
- You scout game velocity. From the stands, with no setup.
- You need long range. Stalker’s Pro radars read up to 500 feet.
- You want a scoreboard. Stalker sells LED speed signs.
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. Stalker questions
Is PitchLab’s velocity as accurate as a Stalker radar gun?
Both measure the velocity of every pitch. A radar gun reads the ball’s speed directly, and Stalker’s manual notes that it reads low when it’s off the line of the pitch, which the Pro 3 models correct for. PitchLab measures velocity from video, and set up as recommended, its results are comparable to TrackMan’s. The video above shows PitchLab next to a Stalker, a Pocket Radar, and a TrackMan on the same pitches.
Does a Stalker radar gun measure spin?
The Pro 3s ($2,899.99) measures spin rate; Stalker’s other handheld radars measure speed. None of them measures spin axis, movement, or location. PitchLab measures all of those, plus Stuff+, from an iPhone.
How much does a Stalker radar gun cost?
On Stalker’s website, the Sport 3 Connect is $799.99, the Pro 3 is $1,999.99, and the Pro 3s with spin is $2,899.99. The app’s Premium tier is $49.99 a year. PitchLab is free to start, and plans start at $12.50 a month.
Where does PitchLab go compared with a radar gun?
A radar gun has to point along the ball’s path and reads low when it’s at an angle. PitchLab’s iPhone sits on a tripod about 2 feet behind the pitcher, at least 5 feet high, facing home plate.
What is the best Stalker radar gun alternative?
For pitchers and coaches who want more than speed and spin, PitchLab is the most complete alternative: velocity, spin, spin axis, movement, location, and Stuff+ on every pitch, with video, from an iPhone.
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.
