# Backyard Basketball '01 vs Dolphin Emulator

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backyard Basketball '01 | Dolphin Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-basketball-01/id6740350695/reviews)** | [2.0 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **196** |
| Positive reviews | **59.1% of reviews** | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 362 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) |

## What reviewers say

### Backyard Basketball '01

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-basketball-01/id6740350695)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dolphin Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 💡 Potential for Wii and GameCube support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with NES files
- 🐛 Confusing app name and description
- 🐛 Lack of Wii and GameCube support

**Reported bugs**

- NES games not loading properly
- Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files

**Requested features**

- Add support for GameCube and Wii games
- Add support for Sega Genesis
- Add support for PlayStation games


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*