# Incredibox vs Backyard Baseball '01

The clearest difference is rating: Incredibox at 4.9 against Backyard Baseball '01's 3.9. Incredibox also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 56%) and monetization model (free vs paid). Backyard Baseball '01's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Incredibox costs $4.99 and Backyard Baseball '01 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Incredibox holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Incredibox has 51K ratings behind it against 689, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Incredibox's written reviews are positive against 56% of Backyard Baseball '01's.

Incredibox ships an update every 2 months, Backyard Baseball '01 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Incredibox | Backyard Baseball '01 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incredibox/id1093131935/reviews)** | [3.9 (689 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-01/id6740349587/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 689 |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 55.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #3 |
| Size | 146 MB | 359 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [So Far So Good](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072153202) | [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) |

## What reviewers say

### Incredibox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incredibox/id1093131935)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Music, #3 Top Paid · Family, #18 Top Grossing · Music, #24 Top Paid · Games, #35 Top Paid, #90 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Create your own music by dragging and dropping icons onto animated characters to make them sing and beatbox. Explore various musical styles, unlock new sounds, and share your compositions with a global community. It's a fun and interactive audio-visual experience for all ages.

**Highlights:** Create music with beatboxers, Drag and drop interface, Multiple musical styles, Unlock animated choruses, Save and share mixes, Community mods, MP3 download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Creative music creation
- 🎶 High-quality sounds
- 🎮 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Drains device battery
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing when switching between versions
- Recording issues causing loss of progress
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More music genres and styles
- Ability to create custom characters and sounds
- Option to adjust volume/complexity of individual elements
- Offline playback of created songs
- Improved sharing and collaboration features


### Backyard Baseball '01

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-01/id6740349587)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Sports, #8 Top Paid · Family, #77 Top Paid · Games, #124 Top Paid, #172 Top Grossing · Family, #177 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Relive a classic baseball game enhanced for modern devices. Assemble your dream team with quirky kids and legendary MLB players, then compete in pick-up games or full seasons with fun power-ups and lively commentary.

**Highlights:** Assemble dream teams, Play pick-up games or full seasons, Customize uniforms, Utilize pitching and batting power-ups, Features legendary MLB players, Includes hilarious bloopers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Nostalgic gameplay
- 👍 Faithful recreation of the original
- 🎯 Satisfying gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Charming visuals and characters
- 🏆 Childhood classic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs (out of array pointers)
- 🔒 Missing licensed players (Bonds, Griffey Jr., etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Soft-lock in Season mode
- Inconsistent player abilities (e.g., Pablo Sanchez)

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer
- Full-screen mode on mobile
- Faster game pace


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Incredibox free?

Incredibox costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backyard Baseball '01 free?

Backyard Baseball '01 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Incredibox or Backyard Baseball '01?

Incredibox is rated higher. Incredibox averages 4.9 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Backyard Baseball '01 averages 3.9 from 689 ratings.

### Do Incredibox or Backyard Baseball '01 have ads?

Neither Incredibox nor Backyard Baseball '01 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Incredibox or Backyard Baseball '01?

Incredibox ships an update every 2 months, and Backyard Baseball '01 every 2 days. Most recently, Incredibox was updated on October 31, 2026 and Backyard Baseball '01 on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Incredibox or Backyard Baseball '01?

Incredibox currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Backyard Baseball '01 at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*