# Average Flails vs Basketball Odyssey

The clearest difference is rating: Basketball Odyssey at 4.5 against Average Flails's 3.5. Basketball Odyssey also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 73). Average Flails's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Average Flails sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Basketball Odyssey sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Basketball Odyssey holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basketball Odyssey has 2K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Average Flails's written reviews are positive against 49% of Basketball Odyssey's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Average Flails ships an update every 20 months, Basketball Odyssey every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Average Flails | Basketball Odyssey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/average-flails/id1067084549/reviews) | **[4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-odyssey/id1579373496/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.8% of reviews** | 49.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 387 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colin Lane Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/899921557) | [Ruben Pecellin](https://appshunter.io/developer/403965456) |

## What reviewers say

### Average Flails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/average-flails/id1067084549)

Engage in thrilling flail combat on a secluded island, competing against global fighters to become the ultimate master. Challenge a friend on the same device for local multiplayer fun. Master the unpredictable power of the flail.

**Highlights:** Global flail fighting tournament, Single-player campaign, Local multiplayer battles, Physics-based combat, Master unpredictable flail mechanics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Adverts | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😄 Hilarious and entertaining gameplay
- 🎮 Addictive arcade-style mechanics
- 🎨 Charming retro graphics and visual style
- 🎵 Catchy and memorable soundtrack
- ⚙️ Satisfying physics engine and ragdoll effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Unpredictable and unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Self-inflicted damage from own weapon
- 📱 Poor screen rotation handling
- 🎯 Unfair difficulty spikes (especially boss fights)
- 🔊 Game music cuts off user's personal music

**Reported bugs**

- Self-knockout from own weapon strikes
- Phantom hits from opponent that don't visually connect
- Screen freezes after watching advertisements
- Screen rotation glitches and orientation lock issues
- Flail gets stuck behind hit boxes causing game freeze

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer functionality
- More playable characters and customization options
- Additional weapons and flail types
- Unlockable items like helmets and armor
- Multiple tournaments with varying difficulty


### Basketball Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-odyssey/id1579373496)

Experience a unique basketball game focused on relaxation and challenge. Shoot hoops to unlock new worlds, enjoy a calming soundtrack, and master one-handed controls. Engage in daily challenges and climb the ranks with retro pixel art aesthetics.

**Highlights:** Unlock new worlds by completing hoops, Easy one-handed controls, Daily basketball challenges, Rank up with stars, 8-bit retro pixel art, Relaxing soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing, casual gameplay
- 🎨 Appealing pixel art and visuals
- 🕹️ Satisfying shooting mechanics
- 🕰️ Calming, stress-relieving experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎯 Inconsistent and inaccurate shot meter
- 🔁 Frustrating to restart levels after missing shots
- 🕹️ Clunky and sensitive controls
- 🔍 Unclear power/distance representation on shot meter

**Reported bugs**

- Shot power not matching visual representation on meter
- Occasional inconsistencies in shot trajectory

**Requested features**

- Restart button for individual levels
- Curved or sliding shot meter for better precision
- More forgiving level structure (e.g., more attempts per level)
- Additional game modes or content to increase replayability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Average Flails free?

Average Flails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Basketball Odyssey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Average Flails or Basketball Odyssey?

Basketball Odyssey is rated higher. Average Flails averages 3.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Basketball Odyssey averages 4.5 from 2K ratings.

### Do Average Flails or Basketball Odyssey have ads?

Basketball Odyssey shows ads; Average Flails does not.

### Which is updated more often, Average Flails or Basketball Odyssey?

Average Flails ships an update every 20 months, and Basketball Odyssey every 4 months. Most recently, Average Flails was updated on October 22, 2026 and Basketball Odyssey on October 25, 2026.

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