Arm Speed Analyzer vs. Rapsodo & TrackMan
Pitch-Tracking SystemRapsodo and TrackMan aren't really speed trackers — they're pitch design tools that happen to measure speed along with spin, movement, and release point. Arm Speed Analyzer does one thing, for free. Here's the honest breakdown.
The Race
Data Depth
Rapsodo Pitching and TrackMan combine radar and camera tracking to capture spin, movement profile, and release point on every pitch, not just how fast it was. Arm Speed Analyzer only measures speed.
Cost
A Rapsodo system ($3,000–$8,500) or TrackMan unit ($20,000+) is priced for programs and academies building out pitch design. Arm Speed Analyzer is free on hardware you already own.
Setup
Getting a pitch-tracking system dialed in means positioning a unit behind or beside the mound and pairing it to an app or tablet. Arm Speed Analyzer needs nothing set up beyond wearing your watch or holding your phone.
Sports Covered
Rapsodo and TrackMan sell separate, dedicated systems for baseball and golf — they're not one setup across sports. Arm Speed Analyzer covers baseball, golf, tennis, pickleball, and disc golf with the same app.
Pitch Design
If you're optimizing a specific pitch's shape and movement, this is the entire reason these systems exist. Arm Speed Analyzer isn't built for that job and doesn't pretend to be.
Which Should You Use?
Choose Rapsodo & TrackMan If…
you're developing pitch arsenals, running an academy, or need spin rate and movement data to make mechanical changes — and the price tag fits a program budget, not a personal one.
Choose Arm Speed Analyzer If…
you just want to track speed for free, without a multi-thousand-dollar setup, and want it to work for golf, tennis, pickleball, and disc golf too, not just baseball pitching.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arm Speed Analyzer a cheaper alternative to Rapsodo or TrackMan?
Not exactly — it's a different tool for a different job. Rapsodo and TrackMan measure spin, movement, and release point for pitch design; Arm Speed Analyzer just tracks speed trends for free. If you need spin and movement data, there's no free substitute.
Do Rapsodo and TrackMan work for other sports besides baseball?
TrackMan and Rapsodo both sell golf-specific launch monitors, but they're separate products from their baseball pitching systems — not one device that covers both. Arm Speed Analyzer uses the same app across baseball, golf, tennis, pickleball, and disc golf.
Track Your Arm Speed for Free
No setup, no subscription. Just your iPhone or Apple Watch.
