# Snood vs Backyard Baseball '97

The clearest difference is price: Snood at Free against Backyard Baseball '97's $4.99. Snood also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 1.6K). Backyard Baseball '97's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Snood is free to download; Backyard Baseball '97 costs $4.99 up front. Snood sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Backyard Baseball '97 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Snood holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.7K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Snood's written reviews are positive against 65% of Backyard Baseball '97's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Snood ships an update every 3 months, Backyard Baseball '97 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snood | Backyard Baseball '97 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snood/id878752504/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-97/id6740349666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **65.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #191 | **#11** |
| Size | 211 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snood, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433728035) | [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) |

## What reviewers say

### Snood

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snood/id878752504)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

A classic puzzle game where you launch Snoods to rescue trapped ones. Connect three or more to make them disappear and fall to safety. It's easy to learn but challenging to master, suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Rescue trapped Snoods, Match three or more to clear, Classic and 'New and Improved' modes, Tests intellect over reflexes, Simple to learn, difficult to master

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 coin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginners Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 coin pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sunny's Special | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 coin pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jake's Favorite | $15.99 | one-time |
| Midoribe's Pick | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Classic and beloved game
- 💯 Highly addictive and entertaining
- 🕹️ Challenging and rewarding gameplay
- 🎨 Charming and nostalgic visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Monetization issues (ads, paywalls)
- 🔨 Gameplay issues (controls, accuracy)
- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility problems
- 🔄 Lack of updates and support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate aiming and shooting
- Incompatibility with latest iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Improved controls and aiming mechanics
- Compatibility updates for newer devices and OS versions
- Restore classic Snood character designs


### Backyard Baseball '97

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Sports, #18 Top Paid · Family (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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snood free?

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

### Is Backyard Baseball '97 free?

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

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

Snood is rated higher. Snood averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Backyard Baseball '97 averages 4.0 from 1.6K ratings.

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

Snood shows ads; Backyard Baseball '97 does not.

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

Snood ships an update every 3 months, and Backyard Baseball '97 every 10 days. Most recently, Snood was updated on November 11, 2026 and Backyard Baseball '97 on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Snood or Backyard Baseball '97?

Snood currently peaks at #191 in the App Store charts, and Backyard Baseball '97 at #11. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*