# New Star Baseball

> A whole new ballgame

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1471629480](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1471629480)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1471629480`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** New Star Publishing Ltd.
- **Category:** Sports
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (3,787 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.8
- **Last updated:** 2024-05-07
- **First published:** 2020-11-27
- **Size:** 165 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/new-star-baseball/id1471629480)
- **Website:** [http://www.newstargames.com](http://www.newstargames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.newstargames.com/servlet/Content/en/text/privacy/Privacy](https://www.newstargames.com/servlet/Content/en/text/privacy/Privacy)

## Description

From the creators of Retro Bowl and New Star Soccer, New Star Baseball lets you rise from rookie to Hall of Fame and experience the rollercoaster life of a pro ballplayer. Decide whether to be a two-way star or focus on pitching as you chase the big leagues, while navigating fame, fans, and temptations.

With easy one-touch controls, you can train, upgrade equipment, and unlock special abilities to outplay ruthless opponents. Version 2.0 adds a fully optional pitching path—play your way, live the celebrity lifestyle, and build a lasting baseball legacy.

## Rankings

- #29,992 — Overall
- #17 — Step Up to the Plate

## Review summary

New Star Baseball is praised for its fun, easy-to-learn gameplay and satisfying career progression with saved progress. However, multiple reviews flag heavy ads and monetization, an energy mechanic that pressures spending, and several gameplay glitches that affect pacing. Additionally, players seek more realism and customization (starting team choice and real-team licensing). Overall, the concept is appealing, but monetization and polish issues detract from the experience.

### Pros

- Fun and easy-to-learn gameplay that is engaging.
- Career progression with stat growth and league advancement that players can work toward.
- Progress is saved between sessions, giving a sense of continuity.
- Overall positive reception and replayability for fans of baseball simulations.

### Cons

- Overly aggressive ads and a monetization model with in‑game purchases and pay-to-win elements.
- Energy system that requires spending money or limits play when away from the game.
- Gameplay issues and glitches (unpolished fielding/throwing mechanics, inconsistent batting mini‑game scoring, slow pace).
- Lack of realism/customization (no option to choose starting team, absence of real team names) limiting customization and immersion.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1471629480)