# Pocket Basketball

> Realistic basketball shooting game with timed levels and themed courts. (iPhone/iPad app by Ezjoy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-basketball/id586516551 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ezjoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/557788041)
- Category: Games, Action, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 286 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 4.3 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-basketball/id586516551/reviews.md

## What is Pocket Basketball?

Pocket Basketball is a simple yet challenging basketball shoot game with realistic physical experience. Once you start, you can't stop!

☆☆☆☆☆ How to play ☆☆☆☆☆ 
- Touch a ball and fling towards the basket to shoot it;
- You need to score as many points as possible within the given time, since each stage has target points to proceed to the next stage.

☆☆☆☆☆ Highlighted Features ☆☆☆☆☆  
- Five courts, choose your favorite themed environment;
- Great shooting experience;
- Various difficulty levels, to make the game more exciting and interesting;
- Well-designed basketballs, to make the game more enjoyable and addictive;
- Bright and vibrant graphics & effects;
- It is a game that is accessible for people of all ages. There is no limit to the amount of fun that can be had in Pocket Basketball!

## Key features

- Realistic physics engine
- Timed shooting challenges
- Multiple themed courts
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Variety of basketball designs
- Bright graphics and effects

## What do users think of Pocket Basketball?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for playing with family and friends
- ⏱️ Good time-killer/waiting game
- 🏀 Engaging basketball mechanics
- 💰 Free to play
- 📱 Works offline without WiFi

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- 📺 Excessive and annoying advertisements
- 🎮 Game becomes unplayable at higher levels
- 📵 Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
- 🎯 Ball physics glitches during gameplay
- ⏳ Timer continues while game is frozen

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes at various levels (typically stage 2-7)
- Basketballs stop moving while timer continues
- Unable to shoot balls after reaching certain levels
- Game crashes after 60 seconds of play
- Balls become inaccessible when achieving high scores
- Side shots forced straight up causing misses
- Incompatible with iOS 11
- Touch screen responsiveness issues during gameplay

**Most requested features**

- Reduce or remove advertisements
- Improve game performance and stability
- Add more game variations and levels
- Faster shooting mechanics
- Better corner shot mechanics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 75)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-basketball/id586516551/reviews.md

### 5/5 — basketball

*2021-10-25, version 1.6*

this game is a grate game I play it with my friends and family we have a good time and I rate it five stars

### 4/5 — Game

*2019-09-14, version 1.6*

Fast pace game keeps you on your toes

### 2/5 — Boo

*2018-09-08, version 1.6*

Not supported on IOS 11... please fix this

### 5/5 — Time killer

*2017-12-05, version 1.6*

I like this game because I always play it when there is no wifi

### 5/5 — Hi guys I'm kid and I love this game

*2017-11-05, version 1.6*

So I am eight years old. I go to Hillcrest school and because I like this game it's because I'm bored I can just get my sisters iPod and play it she said yes you can use it and then I just play it then I just shoot hoops and get tickets

### 1/5 — Don't download

*2017-07-07, version 1.6*

Just tried to play. Game is broken and needs updates. Don't waste time downloading this game.

### 4/5 — Doesn't work on stage 2

*2017-06-22, version 1.6*

Stage 1 is great. But, on stage 2 the balls do not move.

### 2/5 — Nice!

*2017-06-11, version 1.6*

This game is fun and entertaining but the ads are annoying and the game is constantly freezing so it makes progress hard. But overall it is fun!

### 1/5 — Game

*2017-05-19, version 1.6*

Game freezes on random levels. So annoying that I can't even shoot when I am trying to go to the next level, highly considering deleting as this has happened 10+ times.

### 2/5 — Decent but has a glitch

*2017-05-19, version 1.6*

If you get high in points it glitches and won't let you throw anymore balls as if it'll your touch screen stopped working but it sure lets you click on the ads just not throw the balls as the clock counts down...

## Frequently asked questions about Pocket Basketball

### What is Pocket Basketball?

Pocket Basketball is a mobile game that simulates a realistic basketball shooting experience. Players aim to score as many points as possible within a time limit to progress through different stages and unlock new courts.

### How do you play Pocket Basketball?

To play, you touch a basketball and fling it towards the basket to shoot. Each stage has target points you must achieve within the given time to advance to the next level.

### What are the key features of Pocket Basketball?

Key features include realistic physics, five different themed courts, various difficulty levels for increased challenge, well-designed basketballs, and bright, vibrant graphics and effects.

### Is Pocket Basketball free to play?

Yes, Pocket Basketball is a free game. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay.

### Who is Pocket Basketball for?

This game is accessible for people of all ages and is designed for anyone looking for a fun and addictive basketball simulation game that can be enjoyed anytime.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2013-06-30

Added fixes to improve stability and performance.

### 1.5 — 2013-05-23

Fixed the defect may result in the game crash under some condition.

### 1.4 — 2013-04-05

Bug fixes.

### 1.3 — 2013-02-08

Bug fixes.

### 1.2 — 2013-01-31

Fixed some defects.

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