Comparison

Mascot Dunks vs Pixel Basketball

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

Head to head
About

Mascot Dunks

Experience thrilling basketball action with a variety of unique dunks and customizable mascot characters. Master simple controls to perform high-flying jumps and score, competing for the ultimate dunk champion title.

Highlights
  • One tap mechanics
  • Easy to grasp controls
  • Simple and addictive gameplay
  • Over 25 high-flying jumps and dunks
  • 20 customizable mascots to unlock
  • Stunning 2D graphics and animations
Features
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Dribble, jump and score! Put on your favorite mascot uniform and make some craziest dunks the world has ever seen! We’ve got Whirling Dunks, Boxing Dunks, Face-Palm Dunks, heck - even Superman Dunks! If you dream all nights about dunks then hop on, dress up as Pitbull and show everyone how to do AirWalk Dunk like a King! Not a dog type-of-person? No problem - we’ve got Cats, Lions, we’ve got Astronauts and Bears. We’ve got Diablo if you’re into that kinda things and we’ve got Zombie if last night was a bit too much for you! Let’s show the world who is the ULTIMATE DUNK CHAMPION! FEATURES - One tap mechanics - Easy to grasp controls - Simple and addictive gameplay - More than 25 High-Flying Jumps and Dunks - Great dunking experience - 20 customizable mascots to unlock - Stunning 2D graphics and animations - Realistic music and sounds - Online Leaderboards and Achievements

About

Pixel Basketball

Experience 8-bit basketball action with customizable matches, signature player moves, and diverse stadiums. Build your dream team by collecting cards and challenge players worldwide in real-time PvP or create custom games with friends.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer PvP
  • Multiple game modes (PvE, PvP, Custom)
  • Collectible player cards
  • Signature player moves
  • Diverse stadiums
  • 8-bit retro graphics
Features
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Get ready to shoot some hoops with Pixel Basketball, the 8-bit game that brings basketball to life like never before. With a range of exciting game modes, customizable matches, signature moves of famous basketball players, various stadiums, and collectible card packs to unlock super players, Pixel Basketball offers the ultimate basketball experience for players of all levels. Challenge players from around the world with our PvP game mode, where you can face off against opponents in fast-paced, high-intensity basketball matches. Whether you're looking to take on friends or test your skills against strangers, our PvP mode offers a thrilling experience that will keep you engaged for hours on end. Or, create your own CUSTOM MATCH game mode, where you can tailor the game rules to your liking and play against your friends. Choose your favorite stadium and customize your match to suit your style, whether you want to play a friendly game or host a competitive tournament. Experience the excitement of signature moves from some of the most famous basketball players in the world, including layups, dunks, long shots, blocks, and steals. Take on your opponents with style and flair as you show off your skills on the court. With a wide range of unique stadiums to choose from, Pixel Basketball offers an 8-bit visually stunning experience that is sure to impress. From the bright lights of the city to the quiet calm of the countryside, our game features a variety of arenas that will keep you engaged for hours on end. But that's not all - with our collectible card packs, you can unlock pro-players and customize your team to suit your tactics. Build your dream team by collecting unique cards and unlocking new players with special abilities, giving you the edge you need to dominate on the court. With fast-paced gameplay, stunning visuals, and engaging features, Pixel Basketball is the ultimate basketball game for players of all levels. Whether you're a casual fan or a seasoned pro, our game is sure to offer hours of fun and excitement. Download it now and experience the ultimate basketball gaming experience! Key features: - Real-time multiplayer - Different game modes: PvE, PvP, Custom Match - Conquer over 100 tournaments with unique courts! - Dribble, feint, shoot, steal, smash, block and get powerful bonuses off the backboard - 8-bit retro gameplay - Free to play!

Screenshots

Mascot Dunks4 screens
Pixel Basketball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mascot Dunks at 4.7 against Pixel Basketball's 3.3. Mascot Dunks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (72% vs 43%). 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. Mascot Dunks sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Basketball sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mascot Dunks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mascot Dunks has 9.6K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Mascot Dunks's written reviews are positive against 43% of Pixel Basketball's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mascot Dunks ships an update every 5 weeks, Pixel Basketball every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mascot Dunks versus Pixel Basketball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMascot DunksPixel Basketball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.6K ratings) — better3.3 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings9.6K — better40
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB288 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrimson Pine GamesEZ Games

Customer experience

Mascot Dunks

All ratings9,617 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral13.2%
Negative15.3%

Pixel Basketball

All ratings40 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral17.5%
Negative32.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral21.4%
Negative35.7%

Bugs and requests

Mascot Dunks

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Character selection issues after updates
  • Leaderboard not updating properly
  • Trampoline collision detection problems
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • New characters and updates
  • More game modes and challenges
  • Ability to customize dunks
  • Online dunk contest
  • Leaderboard improvements

Pixel Basketball

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Mascot Dunks

One-time16
  • Coyote$0.99
  • Deer$0.99
  • Diablo$0.99
Show 13 more
  • Puppy$0.99
  • Robot$0.99
  • Ninja$0.99
  • Youtuber$0.99
  • Dunker$0.99
  • Aries$0.99
  • Pelican$0.99
  • Panda$0.99
  • Bison$0.99
  • Wild Cat$0.99
  • Pitbull$0.99
  • Teddy$0.99
  • Vip$1.99
15 purchases

Pixel Basketball

One-time15
  • Diamond Starter Pack$0.99
  • Coin Starter Pack$0.99
  • Basic Starter Pack$2.99
Show 12 more
  • Diamond Mini Pack$4.99
  • Epic Player Pack$4.99
  • Advanced Combo Pack$5.99
  • Advanced Starter Pack$5.99
  • Mega Sale for Legendary Pack$7.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Pawsome Ultimate Pack$9.99
  • Ultimate Cats Combo Pack$9.99
  • Diamond Booster Pack$9.99
  • Ultimate Starter Pack$12.99
  • Golden Pass$12.99
  • Ultimate Christmas Pack$14.99

Questions

Is Mascot Dunks free?
Mascot Dunks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Basketball free?
Pixel Basketball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mascot Dunks or Pixel Basketball?
Mascot Dunks is rated higher. Mascot Dunks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Pixel Basketball averages 3.3 from 40 ratings.
Do Mascot Dunks or Pixel Basketball have ads?
Pixel Basketball shows ads; Mascot Dunks does not.
Which is updated more often, Mascot Dunks or Pixel Basketball?
Mascot Dunks ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pixel Basketball every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mascot Dunks was updated on October 19, 2026 and Pixel Basketball on October 6, 2026.

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