# Backyard Baseball '01 vs Universal  Quiz Buzzer

Backyard Baseball '01 and Universal  Quiz Buzzer both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Backyard Baseball '01's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal  Quiz Buzzer's. Backyard Baseball '01 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Universal  Quiz Buzzer's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Universal  Quiz Buzzer is free to download; Backyard Baseball '01 costs $4.99 up front. Universal  Quiz Buzzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backyard Baseball '01 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Backyard Baseball '01 against 4.0 for Universal  Quiz Buzzer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backyard Baseball '01 has 649 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Backyard Baseball '01's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal  Quiz Buzzer's.

Backyard Baseball '01 ships an update every 2 days, Universal  Quiz Buzzer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backyard Baseball '01 | Universal  Quiz Buzzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (649 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-01/id6740349587/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-quiz-buzzer/id6745614591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **649** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **56.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 359 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) | [Brad Evans](https://appshunter.io/developer/509072904) |

## What reviewers say

### Backyard Baseball '01

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Sports, #9 Top Paid · Family, #100 Top Paid · Games, #159 Top Paid, #190 Top Grossing · Sports, #192 Top Grossing · Family (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


### Universal  Quiz Buzzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-quiz-buzzer/id6745614591)

Turn your device into a virtual buzzer for trivia nights and game shows. Compete with friends and family to see who can buzz in first with instant visual and audio feedback. Its sleek design makes it easy for anyone to host or play.

**Highlights:** Virtual buzzer for quiz nights, Host and player modes, Instant feedback on buzzers, Sleek and intuitive design, Cross-device compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quiz Buzzer Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backyard Baseball '01 free?

Backyard Baseball '01 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal  Quiz Buzzer free?

Universal  Quiz Buzzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backyard Baseball '01 or Universal  Quiz Buzzer?

Universal  Quiz Buzzer is rated higher. Backyard Baseball '01 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 649 ratings, while Universal  Quiz Buzzer averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Backyard Baseball '01 or Universal  Quiz Buzzer have ads?

Neither Backyard Baseball '01 nor Universal  Quiz Buzzer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backyard Baseball '01 or Universal  Quiz Buzzer?

Backyard Baseball '01 ships an update every 2 days, and Universal  Quiz Buzzer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Backyard Baseball '01 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Universal  Quiz Buzzer on September 19, 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.*