# Champ Throw vs Backyard Baseball '97

The clearest difference is price: Champ Throw at Free against Backyard Baseball '97's $4.99. Champ Throw also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Backyard Baseball '97's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Champ Throw is free to download; Backyard Baseball '97 costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Champ Throw holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backyard Baseball '97 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Champ Throw ships an update every 2 months, Backyard Baseball '97 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Champ Throw | Backyard Baseball '97 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/champ-throw/id1621566267/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-97/id6740349666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 798 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Champ Throw LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578509843) | [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) |

## What reviewers say

### Champ Throw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/champ-throw/id1621566267)

Create and personalize your gaming account with custom avatars and effects. Log in to devices, track game history, rankings, and stats for an enhanced interactive experience.

**Highlights:** Personalized account creation, Custom avatar and effect selection, Quick device login, Game history tracking, Rankings and stats viewing, Enhanced interactive experience

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backyard Baseball '97

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Sports, #10 Top Paid · Family, #146 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 Champ Throw free?

Champ Throw is free to download, 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, Champ Throw or Backyard Baseball '97?

Champ Throw is rated higher. Champ Throw averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Backyard Baseball '97 averages 4.0 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Champ Throw or Backyard Baseball '97 have ads?

Neither Champ Throw nor Backyard Baseball '97 shows ads.

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

Champ Throw ships an update every 2 months, and Backyard Baseball '97 every 10 days. Most recently, Champ Throw was updated on September 14, 2026 and Backyard Baseball '97 on September 26, 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.*