# Backyard Baseball '97 vs Universal  Quiz Buzzer

Backyard Baseball '97 and Universal  Quiz Buzzer both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Backyard Baseball '97's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal  Quiz Buzzer's. Backyard Baseball '97 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 4). 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 '97 costs $4.99 up front. Universal  Quiz Buzzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backyard Baseball '97 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Backyard Baseball '97 against 4.0 for Universal  Quiz Buzzer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backyard Baseball '97 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Backyard Baseball '97's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal  Quiz Buzzer's.

Backyard Baseball '97 ships an update every 10 days, Universal  Quiz Buzzer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backyard Baseball '97 | Universal  Quiz Buzzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-97/id6740349666/reviews) | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-quiz-buzzer/id6745614591/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **65.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 326 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **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 '97

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Sports, #13 Top Paid · Family, #147 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


### 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 '97 free?

Backyard Baseball '97 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 '97 or Universal  Quiz Buzzer?

Backyard Baseball '97 and Universal  Quiz Buzzer are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.5K and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Backyard Baseball '97 or Universal  Quiz Buzzer have ads?

Neither Backyard Baseball '97 nor Universal  Quiz Buzzer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backyard Baseball '97 or Universal  Quiz Buzzer?

Backyard Baseball '97 ships an update every 10 days, and Universal  Quiz Buzzer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Backyard Baseball '97 was updated on September 23, 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.*