# Shaky Totems vs Dunk Shot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shaky Totems at 88% against Dunk Shot's 51%. Shaky Totems also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Dunk Shot's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 17). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dunk Shot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Shaky Totems asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shaky Totems holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dunk Shot has 11K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Shaky Totems's written reviews are positive against 51% of Dunk Shot's.

Shaky Totems ships an update every 10 days, Dunk Shot every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shaky Totems | Dunk Shot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shaky-totems/id1072802586/reviews)** | [4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-shot/id1301375510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 51.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Ivanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071549203) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Shaky Totems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shaky-totems/id1072802586)

Test your patience and reflexes in this classic tower building game. Tap to drop blocks and reach for the sky with a simple, addictive one-tap control. Unlock new totems and compete for the highest score globally.

**Highlights:** One-tap control, Jungle design, Unlockable totems, Global leaderboard, Power-ups and bonuses, Totem Shop

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dunk Shot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-shot/id1301375510)

Experience the thrill of arcade basketball by shooting hoops and unlocking new balls. Become the next basketball star in this fast-paced, engaging game. Join the unlimited basketball action on the playground!

**Highlights:** Shoot hoops, Unlock new balls, Arcade gameplay, Become a basketball star, Unlimited basketball action

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + 1000 stars | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 🎨 Customizable balls and hoops
- 🏆 Satisfying to beat high scores
- 💡 Enjoyable challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Inconsistent 'continue' feature after ads
- 🔍 Difficulty tracking progress on some devices
- 🕹️ Lack of control options (e.g. music playback)
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay over time

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and lagging on some devices
- Inconsistent rewards after watching ads
- Progress and collectibles being lost unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More challenge levels and game modes
- Leaderboards and social features
- Ability to play own music in background
- Improved formatting for notched devices
- Consistent 'continue' functionality after ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shaky Totems free?

Shaky Totems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dunk Shot free?

Dunk Shot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shaky Totems or Dunk Shot?

Shaky Totems is rated higher. Shaky Totems averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Dunk Shot averages 4.3 from 11K ratings.

### Do Shaky Totems or Dunk Shot have ads?

Dunk Shot shows ads; Shaky Totems does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shaky Totems or Dunk Shot?

Shaky Totems ships an update every 10 days, and Dunk Shot every 4 months. Most recently, Shaky Totems was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dunk Shot on October 31, 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.*