# Fantasizr vs Backyard Baseball '01

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backyard Baseball '01 at 56% against Fantasizr's 0%. Backyard Baseball '01 also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and rating (3.9 vs 3.5). Fantasizr's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Fantasizr is free to download; Backyard Baseball '01 costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Backyard Baseball '01 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backyard Baseball '01 has 687 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Fantasizr's written reviews are positive against 56% of Backyard Baseball '01's.

Fantasizr ships an update every 6 weeks, Backyard Baseball '01 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fantasizr | Backyard Baseball '01 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasizr/id1462197813/reviews) | **[3.9 (687 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-01/id6740349587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **687** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 32 MB | 359 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fantasizr LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462197812) | [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) |

## What reviewers say

### Fantasizr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasizr/id1462197813)

Create and join fantasy leagues for reality TV, sports, or any event. Track scores, pick players, and compete with friends in real-time. The app allows for public or private leagues, offering a unique way to engage with your favorite shows and competitions.

**Highlights:** Create custom fantasy leagues, Join public or private leagues, Pick players for each event, Track scores weekly, Real-time chat with players, Compare team performance

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backyard Baseball '01

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Sports, #8 Top Paid · Family, #76 Top Paid · Games, #110 Top Paid, #153 Top Grossing · Family, #154 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 Fantasizr free?

Fantasizr is free to download, 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, Fantasizr or Backyard Baseball '01?

Backyard Baseball '01 is rated higher. Fantasizr averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Backyard Baseball '01 averages 3.9 from 687 ratings.

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

Neither Fantasizr nor Backyard Baseball '01 shows ads.

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

Fantasizr ships an update every 6 weeks, and Backyard Baseball '01 every 2 days. Most recently, Fantasizr was updated on October 24, 2026 and Backyard Baseball '01 on October 25, 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.*