# Backyard Baseball '01 vs Ball 2 Game Maker

The clearest difference is price: Ball 2 Game Maker at Free against Backyard Baseball '01's $4.99. Ball 2 Game Maker also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and rating (5.0 vs 3.9). Backyard Baseball '01's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (687 vs 8). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Ball 2 Game Maker is free to download; Backyard Baseball '01 costs $4.99 up front. Ball 2 Game Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Backyard Baseball '01 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ball 2 Game Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backyard Baseball '01 has 687 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Backyard Baseball '01's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ball 2 Game Maker's.

Backyard Baseball '01 ships an update every 2 days, Ball 2 Game Maker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backyard Baseball '01 | Ball 2 Game Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (687 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-01/id6740349587/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-2-game-maker/id6752605605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **687** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 359 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) | [Sperry Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/595997039) |

## What reviewers say

### Backyard Baseball '01

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Sports, #8 Top Paid · Family, #78 Top Paid · Games, #119 Top Paid, #165 Top Grossing · Family, #168 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


### Ball 2 Game Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-2-game-maker/id6752605605)

This smart toy reinvents playtime by suggesting endless new games and challenges. It uses AI and sensors to track activity, encouraging active play and imagination for kids. Connect wirelessly to the app to talk to your intelligent playmate and unlock new modes.

**Highlights:** AI-powered game invention, Voice interaction, Smart activity tracking, Encourages active play, Wireless app connection, Token system for unlocking modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Games | $6.99 | per month |
| 10 Game Credits | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backyard Baseball '01 free?

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

### Is Ball 2 Game Maker free?

Ball 2 Game Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backyard Baseball '01 or Ball 2 Game Maker?

Ball 2 Game Maker is rated higher. Backyard Baseball '01 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 687 ratings, while Ball 2 Game Maker averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Backyard Baseball '01 or Ball 2 Game Maker have ads?

Neither Backyard Baseball '01 nor Ball 2 Game Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backyard Baseball '01 or Ball 2 Game Maker?

Backyard Baseball '01 ships an update every 2 days, and Ball 2 Game Maker every 5 days. Most recently, Backyard Baseball '01 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Ball 2 Game Maker on October 15, 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.*