# Backyard Baseball '01 vs Dice Baseball

The clearest difference is price: Dice Baseball at Free against Backyard Baseball '01's $4.99. Dice Baseball also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and rating (4.7 vs 3.9). Backyard Baseball '01's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (649 vs 3). On ads there is nothing between them.

Dice Baseball is free to download; Backyard Baseball '01 costs $4.99 up front. Dice Baseball sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Backyard Baseball '01 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dice Baseball holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backyard Baseball '01 has 649 ratings behind it against 3, 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 Dice Baseball's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backyard Baseball '01 | Dice Baseball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (649 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-01/id6740349587/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-baseball/id6757132879/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **649** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 359 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) | [Scott Neviush](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862926401) |

## What reviewers say

### Backyard Baseball '01

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Sports, #6 Top Paid · Family, #56 Top Paid · Games, #87 Top Paid, #146 Top Grossing · Family, #151 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


### Dice Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-baseball/id6757132879)

Experience a fast-paced baseball game driven by dice rolls and strategic decisions. Choose unique stadiums that alter gameplay and enjoy customizable game settings for endless replayability. It's a fun way to pass the time and practice logic skills.

**Highlights:** Dice-based at-bats, Unique stadium effects, Local multiplayer, Customizable game settings, Kid-friendly break feature, Math and logic practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sports Drink | $1.99 | one-time |
| Popcorn | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hot Dog | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pizza | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Balls | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ice Cream for Team | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backyard Baseball '01 free?

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

### Is Dice Baseball free?

Dice Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backyard Baseball '01 or Dice Baseball?

Dice Baseball is rated higher. Backyard Baseball '01 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 649 ratings, while Dice Baseball averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Backyard Baseball '01 nor Dice Baseball shows ads.

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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.*