# Endless Ducker vs Backyard Baseball '97

The clearest difference is price: Endless Ducker at Free against Backyard Baseball '97's $4.99. Endless Ducker also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.6). Backyard Baseball '97's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Endless Ducker is free to download; Backyard Baseball '97 costs $4.99 up front. Endless Ducker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backyard Baseball '97 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Endless Ducker holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Endless Ducker's written reviews are positive against 65% of Backyard Baseball '97's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Endless Ducker ships an update every 2 weeks, Backyard Baseball '97 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Endless Ducker | Backyard Baseball '97 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-ducker/id1117844680/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-97/id6740349666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **65.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 153 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dude Perfect](https://appshunter.io/developer/660788681) | [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) |

## What reviewers say

### Endless Ducker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-ducker/id1117844680)

Guide a tall character named Cody to avoid obstacles by ducking. This simple yet engaging game challenges your reflexes and timing. Enjoy a fun experience that tests your ability to help Cody navigate through various scenarios.

**Highlights:** Help Cody duck, Avoid obstacles, Test reflexes, Simple gameplay, Limited time free offer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💯 Great for Dude Perfect fans
- 👍 Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🤯 Extremely difficult, especially the panda
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🕹️ Controls can be unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Obstacles not registering properly
- Slide/jump inputs not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More characters and customization options
- Checkpoint system to avoid starting over
- Difficulty settings for casual and hardcore players


### Backyard Baseball '97

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Sports, #10 Top Paid · Family, #126 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 Endless Ducker free?

Endless Ducker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backyard Baseball '97 free?

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

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

Endless Ducker is rated higher. Endless Ducker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Backyard Baseball '97 averages 4.0 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Endless Ducker or Backyard Baseball '97 have ads?

Neither Endless Ducker nor Backyard Baseball '97 shows ads.

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

Endless Ducker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Backyard Baseball '97 every 10 days. Most recently, Endless Ducker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Backyard Baseball '97 on September 23, 2026.

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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.*