Comparison

Backyard Basketball '01 vs Dolphin Emulator

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

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About

Backyard Basketball '01

Relive a classic basketball arcade experience with customizable teams and players. Play single games or a full season, track stats, and enjoy fun power-ups and bloopers. Features iconic characters and lively commentary.

Highlights
  • Customize uniforms and players
  • Play single games or full seasons
  • Track player and team stats
  • Create custom players
  • Iconic kid athletes and legends
  • Comical power-ups and hilarious bloopers
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HOOP DREAMING Slip on those high tops and hit the courts with the first basketball game in the award-winning Backyard Sports Franchise, Backyard Basketball ‘01, now enhanced to run on iOS devices. The Backyard athletes are teaming up with kid versions of hoops legends in Backyard Basketball ‘01! Customize your uniform, pick your fab five, and get ready for four quarters of hoops! Play single games or a whole season. Track stats in Season play and create custom players to watch their skills improve over time! HOOPS FOR EVERYONE Ball like it’s 2001! 30 Iconic Kid Athletes 9 Unique Basketball Courts Comical Power-ups Hilarious Bloopers Lively commentary from Sunny Day and Barry Dejay THE GOAT Backyard Basketball featured arguably the most iconic video game athlete of the 90s or any era - Pablo Sanchez. Play with the legend himself or choose your favorites and relive what made Backyard Basketball 2001 an award-winning classic. Game Modes include: Pick-up Game: Instant play! The computer chooses a random team for you and itself and the game starts immediately. Season Play: Pick your team name, uniform colors, and players to compete in the Backyard Basketball League. Manage the team through a basketball season for your chance to win the Championship! We’re talking about practice! Hone those basketball skills while getting a feel for every court in practice mode! Then, it’s game time! Play a Pick-up Game or a Full Season with your favorite players. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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 Basketball ‘01 runs well and looks better than ever for iOS devices 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 game. Making a return to Backyard Basketball is Lisa Leslie!

About

Dolphin Emulator

Relive classic gaming with this emulator. Easily import ROMs, play in portrait or landscape, and save progress. Customize your sound and enjoy a seamless retro gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Import game ROMs
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Save and restore progress
  • Adjust sound effects
  • Ad-free premium option
Features
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Dolphin Emulator - Basic is your gateway to reliving the golden era of gaming. Whether you're diving back into childhood favorites or exploring retro classics for the first time, this game emulator makes it easy to enjoy the games you love. How to use: • Import game ROM files easily and start playing instantly • Run games in both portrait and landscape modes for flexible gameplay • Save and restore game progress anytime for a seamless experience • Adjust sound effects to customize your gaming atmosphere Currently supported game types: (NES) Other information: It's important to note that Dolphin Emulator - Basic should only be used with legally acquired game files. We do not endorse or support any form of piracy. Rest assured, Dolphin Emulator - Basic operates independently and has no affiliation with console manufacturers. The mention of related game console names in this statement is only used to describe the environment supported by the retro game emulator application. With Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium you can unlock the ultimate experience: • Remove Ads: Enjoy an uninterrupted, ad-free journey to inspiration. • Unlock All Features: Get full access to every feature Unlock your gaming emulating potential—elevate your retro gaming experience with Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Backyard Basketball '014 screens
Dolphin Emulator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Backyard Basketball '01 at 3.9 against Dolphin Emulator's 2.0. Backyard Basketball '01 also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 19%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

Both are free to download. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Backyard Basketball '01 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backyard Basketball '01 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 196 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Backyard Basketball '01's written reviews are positive against 19% of Dolphin Emulator's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Backyard Basketball '01 versus Dolphin Emulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackyard Basketball '01Dolphin Emulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (125 ratings) — better2.0 (196 ratings)
Positive reviews59.1% of reviews — better18.9% of reviews
Number of ratings125196 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size362 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlayground Productions LLCIrene Klein

Customer experience

Backyard Basketball '01

All ratings114 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative25.4%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative34.1%

Dolphin Emulator

All ratings87 ratings
Positive29.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative63.2%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative73.9%

Bugs and requests

Backyard Basketball '01

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dolphin Emulator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • NES games not loading properly
  • Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for GameCube and Wii games
  • Add support for Sega Genesis
  • Add support for PlayStation games

In-app purchases

None

Backyard Basketball '01

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dolphin Emulator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Backyard Basketball '01 free?
Backyard Basketball '01 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backyard Basketball '01 or Dolphin Emulator?
Backyard Basketball '01 is rated higher. Backyard Basketball '01 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Dolphin Emulator averages 2.0 from 196 ratings.
Do Backyard Basketball '01 or Dolphin Emulator have ads?
Neither Backyard Basketball '01 nor Dolphin Emulator shows ads.

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