# Hardwood Rivals — Realistic Basketball Shooting!

> Realistic basketball simulation game with player customization and multiple game modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Koality Game LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-rivals/id1107324585 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Koality Game LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003571832)
- Category: Games, Sports, Casual, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 210 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 214 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-rivals/id1107324585/reviews.md

## What is Hardwood Rivals?

It's time for basketball! The sequel to Basketball Time is back and better than ever. Hardwood Rivals introduces revamped shot mechanics and lets you customize your own player!

FEATURES:
- Customize your team name, colors, and player features
- Level up and unlock hats, uniforms and accessories with card rewards
- Five different game modes
- Shoot the ball with two different controls types
- Play in multiple basketball court locations
- Over 30 teams to customize and compete against

## Key features

- Player customization
- Revamped shot mechanics
- Unlockable gear
- Five game modes
- Multiple court locations
- Over 30 teams

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moneyball | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 90 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Hardwood Rivals?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Very enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Creative game modes
- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Great time killer
- 👍 Simple and fun mechanics
- 👍 Beautifully made app
- 👍 Developer listens to feedback

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashing
- 🐛 Game closes unexpectedly
- 🐛 Unplayable at times
- 🐛 Inconsistent controls
- 🐛 Broken timed shooting
- 🐛 CPU is too hard
- 🐛 Hard to get credits

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes immediately after opening
- Exit app button triggers move
- Timed shooting arrows shoot red
- Game closes every 30 seconds
- Game closes during gameplay
- CPU makes impossible shots in Horse mode
- Game logs out unexpectedly

**Most requested features**

- Add career mode
- Add online 1v1 mode
- Add 2v2 mode
- Add free aim option for all modes
- Add option to choose move button location
- Add dunking
- Add dribbling and crossing up
- Add online PvP multiplayer
- Add competition mode with full court 1v1
- Add season mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-rivals/id1107324585/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A new  update

*2025-12-10*

I believe that adding a career mode will introduce a new option for the game.

### 5/5 — Good

*2024-12-10*

this is good game,but please add 1v1

### 1/5 — Good but needs work

*2024-03-25*

The fact it’s been out this long and nothing has changed is insane this game has so much potential why can’t you change your shooting arc in versus so dumb

### 5/5 — This Is The Best Game

*2024-03-11*

Keep Making More Of These Games👍🏾

### 5/5 — Best game !!!

*2024-02-29*

I’m 14 now and I have been playing this since I was 9-10 years old and I mean it’s very enjoyful. The modes you can play in are very creative and I think they should make another version of this. Overall: it’s a very good game and definitely more than 5 stars.

### 4/5 — I love the game

*2023-10-02*

I love the game but it makes me Mad because it is terrible

### 5/5 — Good game but one problem

*2022-07-28*

More game modes but the one problem is whenever I move the exit app button for apple triggers so if people have like a iPhone X and above they might have a problem so please add a option so you can chooser where the move button is

### 1/5 — Trash

*2022-07-21, version 1.5.0*

This game dookie ngl

### 5/5 — Online 1v1

*2022-05-27*

Games great just needs online mode

### 5/5 — NEEDS A 1V1 MODE

*2022-05-02*

I love all the modes already but it needs a versus mode, and you need to be able have free aim or meter aim for EVERY MODE. There should be an option in settings where you can switch which aim you need, and we need a 1v1 and a 2v2 mode. Thank you.

## Frequently asked questions about Hardwood Rivals

### What is Hardwood Rivals?

Hardwood Rivals is a realistic basketball simulation game that offers revamped shot mechanics and player customization. It's the sequel to Basketball Time and allows players to compete in various game modes.

### What are the key features of Hardwood Rivals?

Key features include customizing your team name, colors, and player features. You can level up to unlock hats, uniforms, and accessories, play in five different game modes, use two control types for shooting, and compete with over 30 teams across multiple court locations.

### Is Hardwood Rivals free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. However, it does include in-app purchases, allowing players to acquire items or enhancements within the game.

### What platforms is Hardwood Rivals available on?

The provided data does not specify compatibility. However, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting availability on iOS and Android devices.

### Who is Hardwood Rivals for?

This app is designed for basketball enthusiasts and casual gamers who enjoy sports simulations. It appeals to those who like customizing their in-game experience and engaging in realistic shooting mechanics.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2022-04-01

Updated splash screen

### 1.4.7 — 2018-01-31

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Decreased CPU difficulty in HORSE and Knockout modes!

### 1.4.3 — 2017-06-14

Online multiplayer has finally come to Hardwood Rivals! Compete against your friend's custom players in HORSE or PIG mode and prove who is the king of the basketball court! 

+ Online HORSE and PIG modes
+ 2 new leaderboards and 4 new achievements
+ UI enhancements and bug fixes
+ New IAP

Thanks for playing!

### 1.3.4 — 2017-05-10

All in-app purchase prices have been reduced! Rewarded ads have also been fixed. Thanks for playing!

### 1.3.1 — 2017-01-24

Happy Lunar New Years! Thank you for all your support and feedback, I hope you enjoy all the new added content!

1.3.1
+Fixed Uniform Bug

1.3.0
+ New Downtown Court Location
+ 19 New Unlockable Hats
+ 4 New Head Accessories
+ 8 New Achievements
+ New Hall of Fame Leaderboard
+ New IAP
+ Enhanced UI and Bug Fixes

Please report any bugs or issues to khoa@koalitygame.com. I am aware of the crashing issues on some devices and am actively looking into a solution. Thank you for your patience!

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## More apps by Koality Game LLC

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All apps by Koality Game LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1003571832

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