# Nine Ball ScorePad vs Backyard Baseball '97

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backyard Baseball '97 at 65% against Nine Ball ScorePad's 0%. Backyard Baseball '97 also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 24 months). Nine Ball ScorePad's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Nine Ball ScorePad costs $1.99 and Backyard Baseball '97 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Backyard Baseball '97 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backyard Baseball '97 has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Nine Ball ScorePad's written reviews are positive against 65% of Backyard Baseball '97's.

Nine Ball ScorePad ships an update every 24 months, Backyard Baseball '97 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nine Ball ScorePad | Backyard Baseball '97 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nine-ball-scorepad/id1217636698/reviews) | **[4.0 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-97/id6740349666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **65.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#8** |
| Size | 58 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ventura Educational Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/371324172) | [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) |

## What reviewers say

### Nine Ball ScorePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nine-ball-scorepad/id1217636698)

Easily score Nine Ball pool games with this app. It allows for up to nine teams with eight players each, including player rankings. Track scores, defensive shots, and misses with a simple tap or drag interface.

**Highlights:** Team and player roster management, Player ranking input, Voice input for names and rankings, Ball scoring via tap or drag, Defensive and missed shot scoring, Game summary and statistics, Undo functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backyard Baseball '97

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Sports, #12 Top Paid · Family, #166 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 Nine Ball ScorePad free?

Nine Ball ScorePad costs $1.99, 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, Nine Ball ScorePad or Backyard Baseball '97?

Backyard Baseball '97 is rated higher. Nine Ball ScorePad averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Backyard Baseball '97 averages 4.0 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Nine Ball ScorePad or Backyard Baseball '97 have ads?

Neither Nine Ball ScorePad nor Backyard Baseball '97 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nine Ball ScorePad or Backyard Baseball '97?

Nine Ball ScorePad ships an update every 24 months, and Backyard Baseball '97 every 10 days. Most recently, Nine Ball ScorePad was updated on November 2, 2026 and Backyard Baseball '97 on October 30, 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.*