# Backyard Baseball '97 vs Highway Trivia

The clearest difference is price: Highway Trivia at Free against Backyard Baseball '97's $4.99. Highway Trivia also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). Backyard Baseball '97's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 7) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Highway Trivia 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.

Highway Trivia 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 7, 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 Highway Trivia's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backyard Baseball '97 | Highway Trivia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-97/id6740349666/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highway-trivia/id6814869891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 326 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) | [Trent Burge](https://appshunter.io/developer/6814869893) |

## What reviewers say

### Backyard Baseball '97

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Sports, #12 Top Paid · Family, #170 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


### Highway Trivia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highway-trivia/id6814869891)

A simple trivia game designed to entertain during road trips. It features a variety of questions across multiple categories and avoids repeating questions, ensuring a fresh experience on each drive. The game is built for group play and works offline.

**Highlights:** 720 questions in 6 categories, Smart repeat-avoidance, Group play for everyone, Zero ads and tracking, Offline functionality, Clean, simple design

**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 Highway Trivia free?

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

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

Highway Trivia is rated higher. Backyard Baseball '97 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Highway Trivia averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Backyard Baseball '97 or Highway Trivia have ads?

Neither Backyard Baseball '97 nor Highway Trivia shows ads.

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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.*