Comparison

Backyard Baseball '97 vs Mango's Fisharium

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

Head to head
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.

About

Mango's Fisharium

Build the ultimate aquarium by catching unique fish across various ocean locations. Upgrade your gear to explore deeper and collect rarer species, enjoying satisfying incremental growth as your collection expands.

Highlights
  • Catch unique fish
  • Display fish in aquarium
  • Upgrade fishing tools
  • Explore 10+ locations
  • Collect 50+ fish
  • Shiny fish variants
  • Incremental progression
Features
Currently charting
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Mango’s Fisharium is a short incremental game about catching unique fishes and displaying them in the Fish Aquarium. Designed to be completed in around 4 hours. Help Mango to build the biggest and coolest Fisharium ever! === Capture fish in the ocean === Explore different depths and discover a variety of unique and quirky fish. Each catch brings you closer to completing your collection. === Display your fish in the Fisharium === Every fish you catch is added to your growing aquarium. Watch your Fisharium fill up with colorful, lively creatures. === Upgrade your tools  === Improve your fishing rod to reach deeper waters and carry heavier hauls. Upgrades help you progress faster and catch rarer fish. === Watch Numbers go big === Enjoy satisfying incremental progression as your fishing power, depth, and collection stats grow into the trillions! Features: - 10+ fishing locations - 50+ fish to collect - All fish have their Shiny version (different color palettes) - Short gameplay (~4 hours of playtime) - Really big and satisfying numbers!

Screenshots

Backyard Baseball '974 screens
Mango's Fisharium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mango's Fisharium at 4.6 against Backyard Baseball '97's 4.0. Mango's Fisharium also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 65%) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Backyard Baseball '97's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 9) and chart position (#7 vs #105). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Backyard Baseball '97 costs $4.99 and Mango's Fisharium $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mango's Fisharium holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backyard Baseball '97 has 1.6K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Backyard Baseball '97's written reviews are positive against 83% of Mango's Fisharium's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backyard Baseball '97 ships an update every 10 days, Mango's Fisharium every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Backyard Baseball '97 versus Mango's Fisharium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackyard Baseball '97Mango's Fisharium
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.0 (1.6K ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#7 — better#105
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size326 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlayground Productions LLCEvan Cassidy

Customer experience

Backyard Baseball '97

All ratings1,548 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral8.9%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews266 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral13.5%
Negative21.1%

Mango's Fisharium

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and 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

Mango's Fisharium

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Backyard Baseball '97

No in-app purchases

None

Mango's Fisharium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backyard Baseball '97 free?
Backyard Baseball '97 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mango's Fisharium free?
Mango's Fisharium costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Backyard Baseball '97 or Mango's Fisharium?
Mango's Fisharium is rated higher. Backyard Baseball '97 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Mango's Fisharium averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Backyard Baseball '97 or Mango's Fisharium have ads?
Neither Backyard Baseball '97 nor Mango's Fisharium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backyard Baseball '97 or Mango's Fisharium?
Backyard Baseball '97 ships an update every 10 days, and Mango's Fisharium every 3 weeks. Most recently, Backyard Baseball '97 was updated on October 28, 2026 and Mango's Fisharium on October 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Backyard Baseball '97 or Mango's Fisharium?
Backyard Baseball '97 currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Mango's Fisharium at #105. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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