# buckets - 3D Basketball — Shoot, Dribble, Defend, Play.

> Fast-paced 3D basketball game with flick-to-shoot mechanics and multiple game modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Hummus Development.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-3d-basketball/id6793218340 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hummus Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896667818)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-3d-basketball/id6793218340/reviews.md

## What is buckets?

Buckets is a fast, flick-to-shoot 3D basketball game — simple to pick up, hard to put down.

Drag the ball down to aim — a live shot meter shows your power. Stop your drag in the GREEN band for a PERFECT release: a pure swish that builds HEAT. Misjudge it and the rim isn't so forgiving. Read the defender, drag into the pump-fake zone to send him flying, then rise up and cook him — crossovers, ankle breakers, lockdown defense, and thunderous DUNKS.

FIVE WAYS TO PLAY
- Campaign — a story mode with cutscenes: climb a road of themed levels (1v1, defense, deep threes, dunks) on 2 lives each, earning Buckets as you go.
- Pickup Games — full 5-on-5: move the ball, feed your teammates, play defense, and win the game.
- Arcade — endless survival. Your streak climbs and the defense tightens, with dunk slams, time-attack, sudden-death and lockdown challenges mixed in.
- Defense — flip sides and lock the opponent down: slide, contest, and swat shots away.
- 1v1 — a level-climbing one-on-one. Dribble, break ankles, drive and throw down. Every bucket levels you up.

Plus a built-in Tutorial to learn the timing.

UPGRADE YOUR PLAYER
Level up like a pro — boost Shooting, Dunking, Dribbling and Pokes, plus Speed, Blocks and Ankle Strength. Five tiers, Rookie to Legend.

DOZENS OF MINIGAMES
Twists drop mid-game — DUNK ZONE, NO-LOOK SHOTS, DOUBLE TEAM, ANKLE BREAKER, SUPA DUNK, 2-ON-1 and more.

REWARDS & STYLE
- Daily login rewards on a 7-day streak.
- Daily & Weekly Quests that pay out Buckets and Ad-Skips for scoring, dunking, breaking ankles and more.
- Earn Buckets to unlock a huge shop: jerseys, balls, arenas, trails, victory taunts, hats & accessories, and music tracks.

A fully procedural arena: a jersey-wearing defender who contests, blocks, and reaches for steals — and gets smarter every level — a roaring crowd, spotlights, and dunk cinematics where your player throws it down over the top.

No forced ads. No logins. No data collection. No paywall to play — just hoops.

## Key features

- Flick-to-shoot controls
- Campaign mode with cutscenes
- Arcade endless survival
- 1v1 gameplay
- Defense mode
- Over 40 minigames
- Daily rewards and quests

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Tokens | $13.99 | one-time |
| 1 Ad-Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3,400 Buckets | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10 Ad-Skips | $10.99 | one-time |
| 1,600 Buckets | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Buckets | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Ad-Skips | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-3d-basketball/id6793218340/reviews.md

### 1/5 — THIS GAME SUCKS

*2026-08-11*

BRO THIS GAME IS SO BUGGY, IT IS BASICALLY A RIPOFF OF ALL THE BASKETBALL GAMES OUT THERE.
WARNING DO NOT DOWNLOAD!!!!!!

### 5/5 — One of the best games out there, Honestly.

*2026-08-05*

At first I was skeptical about this buckets - 3D Basketball, as many other games out there imply there are ZERO unwanted ads, however buckets is something different- fun gameplay, and an ACTUAL STORY! Trust me, download buckets and try it out, you’ll like it.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! We will always keep on working on making buckets - 3D Basketball a top tier basketball game!

## Frequently asked questions about buckets

### What is buckets?

buckets is a 3D basketball game featuring flick-to-shoot controls, various game modes like Campaign and Arcade, and over 40 minigames. It focuses on fun gameplay with dribbling, defense, and dunking mechanics.

### How do you play buckets?

You drag the ball down to aim, with a live shot meter indicating power. Stopping the drag in the green band results in a perfect release. The game also includes dribbling, pump-fakes, defense, and dunking.

### What game modes are available in buckets?

buckets offers four main ways to play: Campaign (story mode with themed levels), Arcade (endless survival), Defense (focusing on stopping opponents), and 1v1 (level-climbing one-on-one matches).

### Can I play buckets offline?

The provided description does not explicitly state whether buckets supports offline play. However, it mentions 'No logins,' suggesting a focus on immediate gameplay.

### Does buckets have ads?

No, buckets does not have unwanted ads. The description explicitly states 'No unwanted ads,' and the hasAds flag is false.

### What devices can I play buckets on?

buckets is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, as indicated by the supportedDevices field.

### Is buckets suitable for all ages?

buckets has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players. The game is free to play and does not require logins or collect user data.

### How often is buckets updated?

The latest version of buckets is 1.4.1, released on August 11, 2026, with the initial release on July 29, 2026. This indicates recent and ongoing development.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4.2 — 2026-08-14

• Fairer, smoother attribute upgrades — your boosts feel right on both ends of the floor.
• 120fps on ProMotion iPhones for buttery-smooth shooting.
• Your Buckets, Tokens and purchases are now backed up on-device, so a low-storage cleanup can't wipe them.
• Cheaper restarts on the toughest Team levels, plus a friendlier first run — a clearer tutorial and a colorblind-friendly shot meter.
• Many polish fixes across Campaign, Pickup Games, Defense and the Shop.

### 1.4.1 — 2026-08-11

THE ATTRIBUTES UPDATE

• NEW: Attribute Upgrades — level up your player like the pros. Upgrade Shooting, Dunking, Dribbling and Pokes with Tokens, and Speed, Blocks and Ankle Strength with Buckets — five tiers, Rookie to Legend.
• New Attributes screen on the main menu, separate from the Shop.

DEFENSE UPGRADES
• A wayfinder arrow points to the ballhandler when he slips off-camera.
• Faster defensive camera that keeps up with the play.
• Backboards are now clearly visible in every arena.

BALANCE & FIXES
• Sharper shooting balance so upgrades feel fair on both ends of the floor.
• Your block reach now matches what you see on screen.
• The Shooting Tryout's final no-look shot is now makeable — and way more forgiving.
• Wear any three accessories at once — stack your hats and crowns.
• The coach shows up in a sharp new suit.
• Retuned Campaign level pricing, plus fixes across Pickup Games and the Shop.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-08-11

The biggest Buckets update yet.

PICKUP GAMES - A NEW WAY TO PLAY
- Run a full pickup game: real fouls, shoot your own free throws, and violations tied to what you actually did.
- A different minigame every possession, plus a Pickup Minigames gallery that fills in as you discover them.

CAMPAIGN TIER 3: THE TEAM
- Team Practice and the Team Game Finale, with coach-and-teammate cutscenes built from real 3D players.
- Tier-completion rewards, and an animated Rainbow jersey for finishing Tier 3.

ACCESSORIES
- 15 hats, masks and accessories worn on your player - crowns, a football helmet, a GOAT mask, Swag Shades, an MVP trophy and more.
- Unlock extra slots to wear up to three at once.

MUSIC
- Buyable background music tracks and a Music Volume slider in Settings.

ALSO NEW
- Token Exchange: turn Tokens into Buckets once you finish the campaign.
- A new app icon.
- Accessibility pass, real jersey previews in the shop, and a crowd that finally reads as people.

FIXES
- Fixed X-TRA and NO-LOOK X-TRA bonus shots that could not be made at all.
- Fixed a permanent soft-lock in Pickup Games when a possession restarted behind an info card.
- Fixed an in-app purchase that could be charged but not credited. Purchases now complete only once the game has confirmed they are saved.
- Closed several replay exploits that handed out free coins and unlocks.
- Dozens more fixes from fifteen rounds of bug hunting.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-04

No release notes.

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All apps by Hummus Development: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896667818

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