Comparison

Backyard Baseball '97 vs Name It Party

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

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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

Name It Party

Features
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Name It! is a lively, fast-paced word game for friends and family. Roll the dice, race against the clock, and describe the secret word without saying it. Perfect for game nights, family gatherings, or travel, Name It! brings quick laughs and friendly competition to any group. How it works: - Take turns explaining and guessing words - Roll for random twists that change the game - Score points and compete for victory Features: - Around 300 words across themed packs, ready to play - Create and save unlimited custom word lists - Timer-based rounds for added challenge - Simple pass-and-play format for 2+ players - Works entirely offline, no accounts or extra purchases - Bright, colorful, family-friendly design Easy to learn, quick to play, and packed with variety — Name It! will keep everyone entertained round after round.

Screenshots

Backyard Baseball '974 screens
Name It Party4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Name It Party at $0.99 against Backyard Baseball '97's $4.99. Backyard Baseball '97's advantage is chart position (#6 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). On ads, in-app purchases 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 Name It Party $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Backyard Baseball '97 versus Name It Party: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackyard Baseball '97Name It Party
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.0 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size326 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPlayground Productions LLCAmir Erben

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

Name It Party

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Backyard Baseball '97

No in-app purchases

None

Name It Party

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backyard Baseball '97 free?
Backyard Baseball '97 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Name It Party free?
Name It Party costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backyard Baseball '97 or Name It Party have ads?
Neither Backyard Baseball '97 nor Name It Party shows ads.

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