Comparison

Cobi Hoops vs First Person Hooper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cobi Hoops

Compete with friends in a fast-paced basketball game playable through iMessage. Score as many baskets as possible in 30 seconds, unlock new content, and master trick shots. Explore additional basketball action in a sequel.

Highlights
  • 30-second scoring challenges
  • Play with friends via iMessage
  • Unlock new players and locations
  • Bonus challenge mode
  • Trick shot gameplay
Features
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The #1 iMessage basketball game. How many baskets you can score in 30 seconds? Challenge, play and have great fun with all your friends as you try to out score each other! Unlock new players, locations and an amazing bonus challenge mode, or just try and play some trick-shots! Check out Cobi Hoops 2 for even more awesome basketball action! More Discover more amazing Cobra Mobile games at www.cobramobile.com Support Having problems? Visit www.cobramobile.com/support to see if we can help

About

First Person Hooper

Experience an arcade basketball game focused on mastering the jump shot with first-person shooter controls. Utilize a lock-on system for precise shooting and earn bonuses for skillful shots. Customize your environment and compete on leaderboards in various game modes.

Highlights
  • First-person shooter controls
  • Lock-on aiming system
  • Shot-power and timing mechanics
  • Multiple scoring variations
  • Court and ball customization
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Free play and timed modes
Features
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First Person Hooper is an arcade-style basketball game focused on the jump shot. Featuring first-person shooter controls with a lock-on system similar to modern FPS games, players can easily shoot the ball with power and timing mechanics relative to location on the court. Score with shot style bonuses and get rewarded with a power-up for swishes and bank shots. Get shots up in a relaxed island setting and customize the court to fit any mood. Rank up on the leaderboards in score and time-attack modes or master your shot in free play. GAME MODES • ARCADE (Score Attack) - Score in creative ways to achieve the highest score possible within a chosen time limit • SPOT UP (Time Attack) - Make shots from designated spots on the court and record your fastest time • ZEN (Free Play) - Relax and shoot at your leisure, perfect your jump shot, and view stats in realtime GAME CENTER • Leaderboards • Achievements FEATURES • Lock-on aiming system for quick and easy shot making • Shot-power and timing mechanic that adjusts to your movement • Multiple scoring variations such as perfect releases, swishes, bankshots, fadeaways, and more • Additional skill level for hoopers that prefer manual control • Ball, court, hoop, and crosshair customizations • Stat sheet and shot chart that tracks shot types and percentages • In-game secrets, bonuses, and special zones • Scoring multipliers up to 4x when making consecutive shots • Ability to power-up your shot for a guaranteed make • Semi-realistic basketball physics • Lefty option for left-handed players • Options to customize the interface and game experience • Online leaderboards for Arcade and Spot Up modes • Designed for replayability to master the jump shot, beat your best times and record high scores • Gamepad and controller support • Lo-fi instrumental hiphop soundtrack by hypoetical All questions, comments, and issues will be taken to heart and addressed as soon as possible. Your feedback and suggestions are welcome! If you enjoy the game, please let the world know with a positive review. Your support will allow us to provide new content and updates.

Screenshots

Cobi Hoops4 screens
First Person Hooper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: First Person Hooper at 93% against Cobi Hoops's 33%. First Person Hooper also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 157). Cobi Hoops's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cobi Hoops sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and First Person Hooper sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

First Person Hooper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Person Hooper has 1.9K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Cobi Hoops's written reviews are positive against 93% of First Person Hooper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cobi Hoops ships an update fortnightly, First Person Hooper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cobi Hoops versus First Person Hooper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCobi HoopsFirst Person Hooper
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (157 ratings)4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews93.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1571.9K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCobra Mobile LimitedStarch Digital

Customer experience

Cobi Hoops

All ratings157 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative60.5%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative61.5%

First Person Hooper

All ratings1,890 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.2%

User reviews

Cobi Hoops

From 157 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay mechanics
  • ⚡ Works without WiFi connection
  • 🕐 Quick, simple gaming experience
  • 👥 Great for playing with friends
  • 🎨 Retro aesthetic appeal

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App doesn't appear after installation
  • 🚫 Cannot uninstall the application
  • ⏱️ Unrealistic ball physics interfere with gameplay
  • 💥 Player knocked out by bouncing balls for too long
  • 🎯 Inconsistent hit detection on shots

First Person Hooper

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and easy-to-use controls
  • 🎨 Beautiful and relaxing visuals
  • 🎧 Soothing soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🎮 Needs improvements to shooting mechanics
  • 🎮 Lack of multiplayer/competitive modes
  • 🎮 Limited customization options
  • 🐛 Occasional control issues

Bugs and requests

Cobi Hoops

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App shows as installed but doesn't appear on device
  • White screen with only Cobi logo in iMessage
  • Cannot locate app icon after download
  • Uninstall functionality not working
  • App crashes when attempting to shoot
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  • Blinking/flashing UI during purchase menu
  • Inconsistent ball physics and collision detection
  • Game redirects to iMessage instead of launching
  • App appears as ghost app with constant updates
  • Cannot access app from iMessage properly
  • Score capped at 12 points despite perfect shots

Requested features

11 requests
  • Ability to uninstall or delete the app
  • More game modes and difficulty levels
  • Unlock characters through gameplay achievements
  • 3-point line mode
  • Longer shot clock option
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  • Reduce knockdown duration from ball collisions
  • Improve ball physics consistency
  • More characters and court options
  • Clearer multiplayer scoring display
  • Reduce memory/storage requirements
  • Free access to all characters and modes

First Person Hooper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Shooting meter not always responsive
  • Occasional freezing or crashing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer modes (1v1, online matches)
  • More customization options (courts, balls, player models)
  • Dribbling and layup mechanics
  • Difficulty settings/AI opponents
  • Additional environments and locations

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cobi Hoops

One-time1
  • Unlock extra Characters, Levels and Bonus game mode.$1.99
2 purchases

First Person Hooper

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Bonus Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Cobi Hoops free?
Cobi Hoops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First Person Hooper free?
First Person Hooper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cobi Hoops or First Person Hooper?
First Person Hooper is rated higher. Cobi Hoops averages 2.5 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while First Person Hooper averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Cobi Hoops or First Person Hooper have ads?
First Person Hooper shows ads; Cobi Hoops does not.
Which is updated more often, Cobi Hoops or First Person Hooper?
Cobi Hoops ships an update fortnightly, and First Person Hooper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cobi Hoops was updated on October 21, 2026 and First Person Hooper on October 27, 2026.

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