Backyard Basketball '01

Name: Backyard Basketball '01
Rating: 4 (90 reviews)
Author: Playground Productions LLC

By: Playground Productions LLC

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Features & Capabilities

HOOP DREAMING: Slip on high tops and hit the courts with Backyard Basketball ’01, now on iOS. Customize uniforms, pick your fab five, and play four quarters across nine iconic courts with 30 kid athletes. Track stats and create players as they improve over time.

THE GOAT and modes: Relive the classic with Pablo Sanchez, or your favorites. Game modes include Pick-up Game, Season Play, and Practice, plus comical power-ups and bloopers. This fan-driven preservation brings Backyard titles to a new generation while honoring the original spirit, with Lisa Leslie returning as a featured athlete.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Playground Productions LLC

Rating:

4.00

(90) 1 new ratings

Version:

1.4.17 Last updated: 2025-11-13

Version code:

879592592

Creation date:

2025-11-13

Compatible devices:

Size:

362.02MB

URLs:

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-09

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 164,632 ▲ 478

Other rankings

#34 in basketball keyword 23 ▲ 1

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Developed by:

Playground Productions LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/backyard-basketball-01/id6740350695

Website:

https://backyardsports.com/

User Reviews

Reviewers largely agree Backyard Basketball '01 on iPhone preserves the original's charm and nostalgia, but the mobile port struggles with touch controls, UI glitches, and various bugs that hamper play. The nostalgia-driven appeal and familiar characters are praised, and the mobile release expands access, yet most reviews say the mobile experience is not a smooth or faithful adaptation and needs substantial control and UX improvements.

Pros

Nostalgia and classic charm from the original Backyard Basketball including familiar characters (Kenny, Pablo Sanchez) and backyard atmosphere
Fun for nostalgia and enjoyable in short play sessions
Mobile release finally brings the game to iPhone, expanding accessibility

Cons

Mobile controls are rough and not well translated to touch, making shooting, passing, and movement difficult
UI/UX issues on mobile (missing onscreen buttons, large green border, readability problems)
Frequent crashes and game-breaking bugs (crashes on startup, can't start new seasons, save progression issues)
Gameplay balance/AI issues (awkward movement, inconsistent shot timing, defense often ineffective)
Substitution and season progression bugs that hinder long-term play

Recent reviews

I was looking forward to playing this on my phone, but unfortunately, it doesn’t translate at all. Shooting is pretty much impossible and the gameplay just doesn’t hold up. It’s free for a reason.