# Backyard Baseball '97 vs YouDontKnowBall

The clearest difference is price: YouDontKnowBall at Free against Backyard Baseball '97's $4.99. YouDontKnowBall also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). Backyard Baseball '97's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 2). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

YouDontKnowBall is free to download; Backyard Baseball '97 costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

YouDontKnowBall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backyard Baseball '97 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of YouDontKnowBall's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backyard Baseball '97 | YouDontKnowBall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-97/id6740349666/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youdontknowball/id6757360745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 326 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) | [BRIAN JOSEPH LAU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866361321) |

## What reviewers say

### Backyard Baseball '97

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Sports, #10 Top Paid · Family, #116 Top Paid · Games, #180 Top Paid, #200 Top Grossing · Sports (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


### YouDontKnowBall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youdontknowball/id6757360745)

A word association game where players must name a person whose first name begins with the last letter of the previous person's first name. It encourages recalling obscure sports figures to keep the chain going.

**Highlights:** Classic name chain gameplay, Sports-themed player recall, Simple, easy-to-learn rules, Encourages deep sports knowledge, Social interaction encouraged

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backyard Baseball '97 free?

Backyard Baseball '97 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is YouDontKnowBall free?

YouDontKnowBall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backyard Baseball '97 or YouDontKnowBall?

YouDontKnowBall is rated higher. Backyard Baseball '97 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while YouDontKnowBall averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Backyard Baseball '97 or YouDontKnowBall have ads?

YouDontKnowBall shows ads; Backyard Baseball '97 does not.

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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.*