# Backyard Baseball '97 vs Goodgame Scorekeeper

The clearest difference is price: Goodgame Scorekeeper at Free against Backyard Baseball '97's $4.99. Goodgame Scorekeeper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). Backyard Baseball '97's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Goodgame Scorekeeper is free to download; Backyard Baseball '97 costs $4.99 up front. Goodgame Scorekeeper sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Backyard Baseball '97 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Goodgame Scorekeeper 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 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, 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 Goodgame Scorekeeper's.

Backyard Baseball '97 ships an update every 10 days, Goodgame Scorekeeper every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backyard Baseball '97 | Goodgame Scorekeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-97/id6740349666/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodgame-scorekeeper/id6766956250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 326 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) | [Stat Share Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896340683) |

## What reviewers say

### Backyard Baseball '97

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Sports, #10 Top Paid · Family, #137 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


### Goodgame Scorekeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodgame-scorekeeper/id6766956250)

This app simplifies scorekeeping for various card and table games, creating a digital scorebook of your game nights. It tracks wins, rivalries, and memorable moments, allowing groups to share game recaps and celebrate victories.

**Highlights:** Scorekeeping for card and table games, Digital scorebook creation, Tracks wins and rivalries, Shareable game recaps, Group player tracking, Supports popular games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Good Game Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backyard Baseball '97 free?

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

### Is Goodgame Scorekeeper free?

Goodgame Scorekeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Goodgame Scorekeeper is rated higher. Backyard Baseball '97 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Goodgame Scorekeeper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Backyard Baseball '97 or Goodgame Scorekeeper have ads?

Neither Backyard Baseball '97 nor Goodgame Scorekeeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backyard Baseball '97 or Goodgame Scorekeeper?

Backyard Baseball '97 ships an update every 10 days, and Goodgame Scorekeeper every 5 days. Most recently, Backyard Baseball '97 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Goodgame Scorekeeper on October 28, 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.*