Comparison

PitchPredict vs Backyard Baseball '97

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PitchPredict

Features
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Step up to the plate and put your baseball knowledge to the test! Watch live baseball games and predict the outcome of every at-bat in real-time. Will he hit a home run, or will he strike out? Your call! Key Features: Real time predictions Live Leaderboards In-Game Chat Room Simple Fast and Fun UI Download now and take your shot at being the best

About

Backyard Baseball '97

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
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Rediscover the joy of the original Backyard Baseball 1997! Build your roster from the iconic cast of 30 characters stacked with charming personalities and witty banter, and get the edge on the competition with power-ups, fireball pitches, super strength, and Pablo Sanchez! Play pick-up games, practice batting, and compete in single games or a whole season with simple, intuitive controls that anyone can master! Game Modes: Random Pick-up: A quick way to jump right in! The computer chooses a random team for you and itself, and the game starts immediately. Single Game: You take turns with the computer to choose players from a random pool of characters. Season: You create a team and manage it through a 14 game series. The opposing teams are computer generated. At the end of the season the best two teams advance to the BBL playoffs (best of 3). The winner advances to the championship series which consists of the Super Entire Nation Tournament (best of 3) and then the Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe Series (best of 5)! Batting Practice: Choose a batter and face Mr. Clanky for some batting practice. This is where you’ll learn just when to click to make your chosen batter hit that ball! T-ball - Select T-ball mode for more accessible game play. Simply click to hit, run, and field! BACKYARD BASEBALL RULES The rules for Backyard Baseball are a hybrid of Pro and Little League rules: No leading off No Injuries Bunting is allowed Tagging up is allowed Stealing is allowed At our core, we are fans first–not just of video games but of the Backyard Sports franchise. Fans have asked for accessible and legal ways to play their original Backyard titles for years, and we are excited to deliver. Without having access to the source code, there are hard limitations on the experience we can create. Backyard Baseball '97 runs buttery smooth for iOS devices, looks better than ever, and creates a new installation for digital preservation within the Backyard Sports catalog that allows the next generation of fans to fall in love with the title that started it all.

Screenshots

PitchPredict4 screens
Backyard Baseball '974 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PitchPredict at Free against Backyard Baseball '97's $4.99. Backyard Baseball '97's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PitchPredict 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PitchPredict ships an update every 5 months, Backyard Baseball '97 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PitchPredict versus Backyard Baseball '97: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitchPredictBackyard Baseball '97
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—4.0 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—65.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#11 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB326 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard GlennonPlayground Productions LLC

Bugs and requests

PitchPredict

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Backyard Baseball '97

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

PitchPredict

No in-app purchases

None

Backyard Baseball '97

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PitchPredict free?
PitchPredict 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.
Do PitchPredict or Backyard Baseball '97 have ads?
Neither PitchPredict nor Backyard Baseball '97 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PitchPredict or Backyard Baseball '97?
PitchPredict ships an update every 5 months, and Backyard Baseball '97 every 10 days. Most recently, PitchPredict was updated on September 30, 2026 and Backyard Baseball '97 on October 14, 2026.

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