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Backyard Baseball '97 by Playground Productions LLC is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Backyard Baseball '97 update history & changes
Last change · 38 events since 5 Mar 2025Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 38 events
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 100AndroidTop Paid · Sports · TH
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 charting in a new countryAndroidThailand
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 100 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Paid · Sports · MX · Top Paid · Sports · TR · Top Paid · Sports · VN
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 charting in a new country in 3 chartsAndroidMexico · Turkey · Vietnam
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 10 in 2 chartsiOSTop Paid · Family · KR · Top Paid · Sports · KR
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Games · AR
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 charting in a new countryiOSArgentina
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Games · PH
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 new best rank in the overall chart: #49iOSTop Paid · All Apps · PH
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · All Apps · PH
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 charting in a new countryiOSPhilippines
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Sports · AE
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Family · AE
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Paid · Games · AE · Top Grossing · Sports · AE
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Games · ES
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 charting in a new countryiOSSpain
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Games · CO
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 charting in a new countryiOSColombia
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Games · SE
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 new best rank in the overall chart: #61iOSTop Paid · All Apps · MX
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 new best rank in the overall chart: #68iOSTop Paid · All Apps · MX
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · All Apps · MX
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Family · JP
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Sports · AU
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 100 in 3 chartsiOSTop Paid · Games · CA · Top Paid · Family · GB · Top Paid · Sports · JP
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 charting in a new countryiOSSweden
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Sports · GB
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 charting in a new countryiOSItaly
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Family · KR
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 charting in a new countryiOSUnited Kingdom
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Family · US
- 📈Backyard Baseball '97 charting in a new country in 2 chartsiOSGermany · Mexico
- 🆕Backyard Baseball '97 first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidIndia
- 🆕Backyard Baseball '97 first spotted by AppInsideriOS#8 in Top Paid · Sports · United States
- 📦Backyard Baseball '97 version 1.2.6iOSNo release notes
- 📦Backyard Baseball '97 version 1.3.22AndroidRemove Advertising ID Transmition
- 🆕Backyard Baseball '97 released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕Backyard Baseball '97 released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Games › Sports PaidBackyard Baseball '97 at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-28. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A mobile port of the classic 1997 Backyard Baseball game, targeting nostalgic fans and casual players seeking accessible sports gameplay. The app is currently ranking in the top 15 paid sports and family charts across the US, Canada, and Korea, indicating strong regional traction for this retro title.
Similar apps: Backyard Soccer MLS Edition, Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings, Retro Bowl
Sports Cartoon 3D Modern medium sessions Premium
#baseball #retro #arcade #simulation #single-player #nostalgia
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Backyard Baseball '97’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 1 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Backyard Baseball '97 downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | – | 100k+ |
| Google Play | – | 10k+ Measured |
| Total | – | 100k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Backyard Baseball '97's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #10 Games › Sports Paid | 12 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #23 Games › Sports Paid | 5 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.0 ★ | 1.6k |
| Google Play | 3.6 ★ | 576 297 written reviews |
| Both stores | 3.9 ★ weighted by ratings | 2.1k |
What users say about Backyard Baseball '97
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise the game for its nostalgic charm, fun gameplay, and successful mobile port of a classic title. However, significant complaints focus on frequent crashes, bugs affecting stats and saves, and missing features like iCloud sync or full-screen support.
Mixed but leaning positive (72% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and working reliably. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and speed and performance. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Fun: “The game is worth $5 and super fun!”
- Crashes & bugs: “Great But a Little Glitch”
- Useful
- Speed & performance: “This game is great for a fast fun baseball game”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Riddled with errors and lost games”
- Speed & performance: “Now Pete Wheeler’s run animation is slowed down”
- Price & subscription: “i can’t even open the game, i’ve restarted my phone and let it rest for a couple minutes and still doesn’t open - wasted my money”
About Backyard Baseball '97
Play pick-up games, practice batting, and compete in single games or a whole season with simple, intuitive controls that anyone can master!
Game Modes:
Random Pick-up: A quick way to jump right in! The computer chooses a random team for you and itself, and the game starts immediately.
Single Game: You take turns with the computer to choose players from a random pool of characters.
Season: You create a team and manage it through a 14 game series. The opposing teams are computer generated. At the end of the season the best two teams advance to the BBL playoffs (best of 3). The winner advances to the championship series which consists of the Super Entire Nation Tournament (best of 3) and then the Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe Series (best of 5)!
Batting Practice: Choose a batter and face Mr. Clanky for some batting practice. This is where you’ll learn just when to click to make your chosen batter hit that ball!
T-ball - Select T-ball mode for more accessible game play. Simply click to hit, run, and field!
BACKYARD BASEBALL RULES
The rules for Backyard Baseball are a hybrid of Pro and Little League rules:
No leading off
No Injuries
Bunting is allowed
Tagging up is allowed
Stealing is allowed
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 Baseball '97 runs buttery smooth for iOS devices, looks better than ever, 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 title that started it all.
Backyard Baseball '97 App Store
Backyard Baseball '97 is #10 in Games › Sports Paid in United States and charting in 12 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Games › Sports PaidBackyard Baseball '97 at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-28. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A mobile port of the classic 1997 Backyard Baseball game, targeting nostalgic fans and casual players seeking accessible sports gameplay. The app is currently ranking in the top 15 paid sports and family charts across the US, Canada, and Korea, indicating strong regional traction for this retro title.
Similar apps: Backyard Soccer MLS Edition, Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings, Retro Bowl
Sports Cartoon 3D Modern medium sessions Premium
#baseball #retro #arcade #simulation #single-player #nostalgia
Backyard Baseball '97 on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Backyard Baseball '97’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 1 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Backyard Baseball '97 downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Backyard Baseball '97's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Games › SportsPaid | #10 |
| United States | Games › FamilyPaid | #11 |
| United States | GamesPaid | #153 |
 South Korea | Games › SportsPaid | #55 |
 Japan | Games › SportsPaid | #137 |
| South Korea | Games › FamilyPaid | #88 |
 United Kingdom | Games › SportsPaid | #129 |
 Canada | Games › SportsPaid | #68 |
 Germany | Games › SportsPaid | #143 |
 India | Games › SportsPaid | #93 |
| Canada | Games › FamilyPaid | #122 |
 France | Games › SportsPaid | #160 |
 Australia | Games › SportsPaid | #132 |
 Indonesia | Games › SportsPaid | #82 |
 Italy | Games › SportsPaid | #132 |
| Indonesia | Games › FamilyPaid | #175 |
 United Arab Emirates | Games › SportsPaid | #119 |
Apps near Backyard Baseball '97 on the chart
Games › Sports Paid, around #10.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Backyard Baseball '97
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise the game for its nostalgic charm, fun gameplay, and successful mobile port of a classic title. However, significant complaints focus on frequent crashes, bugs affecting stats and saves, and missing features like iCloud sync or full-screen support.
Mixed but leaning positive (72% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and working reliably. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and speed and performance. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Fun: “The game is worth $5 and super fun!”
- Crashes & bugs: “Great But a Little Glitch”
- Useful
- Speed & performance: “This game is great for a fast fun baseball game”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Riddled with errors and lost games”
- Speed & performance: “Now Pete Wheeler’s run animation is slowed down”
- Price & subscription: “i can’t even open the game, i’ve restarted my phone and let it rest for a couple minutes and still doesn’t open - wasted my money”
About Backyard Baseball '97
Play pick-up games, practice batting, and compete in single games or a whole season with simple, intuitive controls that anyone can master!
Game Modes:
Random Pick-up: A quick way to jump right in! The computer chooses a random team for you and itself, and the game starts immediately.
Single Game: You take turns with the computer to choose players from a random pool of characters.
Season: You create a team and manage it through a 14 game series. The opposing teams are computer generated. At the end of the season the best two teams advance to the BBL playoffs (best of 3). The winner advances to the championship series which consists of the Super Entire Nation Tournament (best of 3) and then the Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe Series (best of 5)!
Batting Practice: Choose a batter and face Mr. Clanky for some batting practice. This is where you’ll learn just when to click to make your chosen batter hit that ball!
T-ball - Select T-ball mode for more accessible game play. Simply click to hit, run, and field!
BACKYARD BASEBALL RULES
The rules for Backyard Baseball are a hybrid of Pro and Little League rules:
No leading off
No Injuries
Bunting is allowed
Tagging up is allowed
Stealing is allowed
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 Baseball '97 runs buttery smooth for iOS devices, looks better than ever, 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 title that started it all.
Latest updates
More from Playground Productions LLC
Backyard Baseball '97 Android
Backyard Baseball '97 is #25 in Games › Sports Paid on Google Play in Mexico and charting in 5 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Games › Sports PaidBackyard Baseball '97 at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Arcade Sports Cartoon 3D Modern medium sessions Premium
#baseball #retro #remake #single-player #season-mode #casual
Backyard Baseball '97 on Google Play
App details
Backyard Baseball '97 downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Backyard Baseball '97's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Games › SportsPaid | #25 |
| Saudi Arabia | Games › SportsPaid | #23 |
| Indonesia | Games › SportsPaid | #24 |
| United Arab Emirates | Games › SportsPaid | #24 |
 Thailand | Games › SportsPaid | #24 |
Apps near Backyard Baseball '97 on the chart
Games › Sports Paid, around #25.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
About Backyard Baseball '97
Play pick-up games, practice batting, and compete in single games or a whole season with simple, intuitive controls that anyone can master!
Game Modes:
Random Pick-up: A quick way to jump right in! The computer chooses a random team for you and itself, and the game starts immediately.
Single Game: You take turns with the computer to choose players from a random pool of characters.
Season: You create a team and manage it through a 14 game series. The opposing teams are computer generated. At the end of the season the best two teams advance to the BBL playoffs (best of 3). The winner advances to the championship series which consists of the Super Entire Nation Tournament (best of 3) and then the Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe Series (best of 5)!
Batting Practice: Choose a batter and face Mr. Clanky for some batting practice. This is where you’ll learn just when to click to make your chosen batter hit that ball!
T-ball - Select T-ball mode for more accessible game play. Simply click to hit, run, and field!
BACKYARD BASEBALL RULES
The rules for Backyard Baseball are a hybrid of Pro and Little League rules:
No leading off
No Injuries
Bunting is allowed
Tagging up is allowed
Stealing is allowed
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 Baseball '97 runs buttery smooth for iOS devices, looks better than ever, 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 title that started it all.
Heads-up! This version of the game is English-only for now. We're listening to feedback and hope to support more languages in the future!
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