MLB 9 Innings Rivals 26 review

MLB 9 Innings Rivals 26 is the Com2uS game for fans who want their cards to move with the real season. It follows the 2026 MLB schedule, stadiums and uniforms, and its 2026 Live Cards reflect real-time player performance. Hall of Fame legends are available as cards under a license from the National Baseball Hall of Fame. You choose Quick Play, Spotlight Batting or Full Play, and compete in Live Match, Ranked Slugger, Club Battle and a Ranked Tournament, with the ABS Challenge System for disputed calls. Com2uS also lists simple one-touch controls, play speed settings and improved tutorials. The cheapest listed purchase is $0.99. It sits lower because the iPhone download is 3.7 GB and needs an A12 Bionic chip or later, and its audience is smaller than MLB 9 Innings 26, with 6.4K App Store ratings and 1M+ Google Play downloads.

Who it is for

MLB fans who want cards that track real-season performance

Price

Free to play; in-app purchases start at $0.99 on the US App Store.

Package 1 $0.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 2026 Live Cards that reflect real-time performance
• Baseball Hall of Fame legends as cards
• Quick Play, Spotlight Batting or Full Play
• Live Match, Ranked Slugger and Club Battle modes
• ABS Challenge System and the 2026 MLB schedule

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest listed purchase is $0.99
• Strength: Simple one-touch play and play speed settings
• Strength: Licensed by MLB, MLB Players, Inc. and the National Baseball Hall of Fame
• Weakness: 3.7 GB download and an A12 Bionic chip or later required on iPhone
• Weakness: Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings on the US App Store
• Weakness: 1M+ Google Play downloads

Key facts

• Developer: Com2uS Corp.
• Price: Free, in-app purchases from $0.99
• App Store rating: 4.4 out of 5, 6.4K ratings
• Google Play: 1M+ downloads
• Download size: 3.7 GB
• Age rating: 9+

Where it ranks

MLB 9 Innings Rivals 26 is No. 7 in our Best Free Baseball Game Apps verdict.