# Incredibox vs Backyard Baseball '97

The clearest difference is rating: Incredibox at 4.9 against Backyard Baseball '97's 4.0. Incredibox also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (96% vs 65%). Backyard Baseball '97's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Incredibox costs $4.99 and Backyard Baseball '97 $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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Incredibox has 51K ratings behind it against 1.6K, 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 65% of Backyard Baseball '97's.

Incredibox ships an update every 2 months, Backyard Baseball '97 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Incredibox | Backyard Baseball '97 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incredibox/id1093131935/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-97/id6740349666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **95.6% of reviews** | 65.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #6 |
| Size | 146 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| 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, #22 Top Grossing · Music, #23 Top Paid · Games, #36 Top Paid, #93 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 '97

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-97/id6740349666)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Sports, #10 Top Paid · Family, #132 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Relive the classic baseball game with iconic characters, fun power-ups, and intuitive controls. Play quick games, practice batting, or manage a full season with unique game modes and simplified rules.

**Highlights:** Iconic character roster, Power-ups and special pitches, Pick-up and single game modes, Full season management, Batting practice mode, Simplified T-ball mode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Nostalgia and great memories
- 👍 Faithful recreation of the original game
- 💡 Potential for future updates and expansions
- 👍 Seamless mobile experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 👎 Difficult controls and input issues
- 👎 Limited screen size and visibility
- 👎 Lack of new features or modes

**Reported bugs**

- Gameplay freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent fielding and throwing mechanics
- Hitting mechanics feel unresponsive
- Inability to save progress after crashes

**Requested features**

- Full-screen mode
- Improved controls and input responsiveness
- New game modes (e.g., home run derby, playoffs)
- Ability to select home field
- Option to mute all sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Incredibox free?

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

### Is Backyard Baseball '97 free?

Backyard Baseball '97 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Incredibox or Backyard Baseball '97?

Incredibox is rated higher. Incredibox averages 4.9 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Backyard Baseball '97 averages 4.0 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Incredibox or Backyard Baseball '97 have ads?

Neither Incredibox nor Backyard Baseball '97 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Incredibox or Backyard Baseball '97?

Incredibox ships an update every 2 months, and Backyard Baseball '97 every 10 days. Most recently, Incredibox was updated on October 27, 2026 and Backyard Baseball '97 on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Incredibox or Backyard Baseball '97?

Incredibox currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Backyard Baseball '97 at #6. 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.*