# AR Basketball vs Space Shuttle AR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Shuttle AR at 79% against AR Basketball's 8%. Space Shuttle AR also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 200). AR Basketball's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Space Shuttle AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Shuttle AR has 1.2K ratings behind it against 200, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of AR Basketball's written reviews are positive against 79% of Space Shuttle AR's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Basketball | Space Shuttle AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-basketball/id1099617031/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-shuttle-ar/id1289002724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 200 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 76 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mintah Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436916050) | [Noriaki Murao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289002723) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Basketball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-basketball/id1099617031)

Experience basketball in a new dimension with augmented reality. Place the hoop yourself or let the game do it, then test your shooting accuracy with precise controls and immersive haptic feedback. Enjoy premium quality graphics in this challenging AR sports simulation.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality Basketball, ARKit Enabled, Haptic Feedback, Precision Controls, High Quality Graphics, Customizable Hoop Placement

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Space Shuttle AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-shuttle-ar/id1289002724)

Experience the Space Shuttle's return through augmented reality. As the launch director, guide the shuttle from launch to a safe docking with the International Space Station. Witness realistic smoke, fire, and engine separation in your own environment.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality (AR) experience, Launch director role, Space Shuttle launch simulation, Docking with International Space Station, Realistic smoke and fire effects, Booster and fuel tank separation, Multiple viewing angles

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic space shuttle simulation
- 👍 Stunning graphics and visuals
- 🎉 Engaging and educational experience
- 💡 Innovative use of AR technology

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Placement and launch issues on some devices
- 🔍 Limited control and customization options
- ⏱️ Short gameplay duration

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing on launch
- Inability to place the shuttle on flat surfaces

**Requested features**

- Add more rockets and spacecraft to launch
- Allow users to build and customize their own rockets
- Implement a re-entry and landing sequence
- Provide more background options (e.g., stars, planets)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Basketball free?

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

### Is Space Shuttle AR free?

Space Shuttle AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AR Basketball or Space Shuttle AR?

Space Shuttle AR is rated higher. AR Basketball averages 4.3 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Space Shuttle AR averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do AR Basketball or Space Shuttle AR have ads?

Neither AR Basketball nor Space Shuttle AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AR Basketball or Space Shuttle AR?

AR Basketball ships an update every 5 months, and Space Shuttle AR every 5 months. Most recently, AR Basketball was updated on November 2, 2026 and Space Shuttle AR on November 6, 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.*