# Basketball Time vs Pixel Basketball

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basketball Time at none against Pixel Basketball's 15. Basketball Time also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Pixel Basketball's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 3.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Basketball sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Basketball Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Basketball holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 41 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Basketball Time's written reviews are positive against 43% of Pixel Basketball's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Basketball Time ships an update fortnightly, Pixel Basketball every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basketball Time | Pixel Basketball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-time/id1003571833/reviews) | **[3.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-basketball-multiplayer/id6443710935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koality Game LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003571832) | [EZ Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510494656) |

## What reviewers say

### Basketball Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-time/id1003571833)

Experience a realistic basketball shooting game with intuitive mechanics that are easy to pick up but hard to master. Compete with detailed player statistics, climb leaderboards, and unlock new characters and courts.

**Highlights:** Intuitive shooting mechanic, Realistic 2D physics, Three game modes, Record and share replays, Leaderboard and achievements, Detailed player statistics, Unlockable characters and courts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pixel Basketball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-basketball-multiplayer/id6443710935)

Experience 8-bit basketball action with customizable matches, signature player moves, and diverse stadiums. Build your dream team by collecting cards and challenge players worldwide in real-time PvP or create custom games with friends.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer PvP, Multiple game modes (PvE, PvP, Custom), Collectible player cards, Signature player moves, Diverse stadiums, 8-bit retro graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Mini Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Player Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Combo Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Sale for Legendary Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pawsome Ultimate Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Cats Combo Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Booster Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Starter Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Christmas Pack | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basketball Time free?

Basketball Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixel Basketball free?

Pixel Basketball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Basketball Time or Pixel Basketball?

Pixel Basketball is rated higher. Basketball Time averages 3.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Pixel Basketball averages 3.3 from 41 ratings.

### Do Basketball Time or Pixel Basketball have ads?

Both Basketball Time and Pixel Basketball show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Basketball Time or Pixel Basketball?

Basketball Time ships an update fortnightly, and Pixel Basketball every 3 weeks. Most recently, Basketball Time was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pixel Basketball on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*