# Dart Scoreboard Pro vs Backyard Baseball '97

The clearest difference is price: Dart Scoreboard Pro at Free against Backyard Baseball '97's $4.99. Dart Scoreboard Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (90% vs 65%). Backyard Baseball '97's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On monetization model there is nothing between them.

Dart Scoreboard Pro is free to download; Backyard Baseball '97 costs $4.99 up front. Dart Scoreboard Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Backyard Baseball '97 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dart Scoreboard Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backyard Baseball '97 has 1.6K ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Dart Scoreboard Pro's written reviews are positive against 65% of Backyard Baseball '97's.

Dart Scoreboard Pro ships an update every 3 days, Backyard Baseball '97 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dart Scoreboard Pro | Backyard Baseball '97 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dart-scoreboard-pro/id921865108/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-97/id6740349666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 132 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.8% of reviews** | 65.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#7** |
| Size | 19 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Hill](https://appshunter.io/developer/921865107) | [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) |

## What reviewers say

### Dart Scoreboard Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dart-scoreboard-pro/id921865108)

This app simplifies scoring for popular dart games like Cricket and 301/501. It supports up to five players, offers detailed statistics and game history, and features independent Apple Watch integration for seamless gameplay.

**Highlights:** Cricket scoring, 301/501 scoring with outs, Up to 5 players, Statistics and game history, Apple Watch support, Apple TV mirroring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📱 Great on Apple Watch
- 🚫 No advertisements
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎯 Accurate scoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs in scoring
- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🐛 Incorrect bust detection
- 🐛 Inconsistent Apple TV display
- 🐛 Support buttons not working

**Reported bugs**

- Support buttons in the app don't work
- Cannot remove a player once added
- Mute/turnoff commentary not available
- Double & triple score feature on cricket games vanished
- Watch App not working on Apple Watch 6

**Requested features**

- Add beds, doubles, and triples
- German version of the app
- Option to input score as a number instead of individual darts
- Recognize iPad for single-screen display
- Increase size/activation area of NEXT button


### Backyard Baseball '97

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Sports, #11 Top Paid · Family, #165 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dart Scoreboard Pro free?

Dart Scoreboard Pro 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, Dart Scoreboard Pro or Backyard Baseball '97?

Dart Scoreboard Pro is rated higher. Dart Scoreboard Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Backyard Baseball '97 averages 4.0 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Dart Scoreboard Pro or Backyard Baseball '97 have ads?

Dart Scoreboard Pro shows ads; Backyard Baseball '97 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dart Scoreboard Pro or Backyard Baseball '97?

Dart Scoreboard Pro ships an update every 3 days, and Backyard Baseball '97 every 10 days. Most recently, Dart Scoreboard Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Backyard Baseball '97 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.*