# Cobi Hoops vs First Person Hooper

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cobi Hoops | First Person Hooper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cobi-hoops/id1169945299/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-person-hooper/id6446293649/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 157 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cobra Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/290142990) | [Starch Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677197796) |

## What reviewers say

### Cobi Hoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cobi-hoops/id1169945299)

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:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock extra Characters, Levels and Bonus game mode. | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### First Person Hooper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-person-hooper/id6446293649)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Shooting meter not always responsive
- Occasional freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

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


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