Comparison

Buckets! vs Caps Slam

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

Head to head
About

Buckets!

A simple yet challenging arcade game where players tap to launch a ball into buckets. It features 11 distinct modes that increase in difficulty, offering unique gameplay mechanics and a daily challenge with global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Tap to launch ball
  • 11 unlockable game modes
  • Daily challenge with global leaderboard
  • Track accuracy and streaks
  • Compete on Game Center leaderboards
Features
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Tap to launch. Land in the right bucket. That's it. Until it isn't. There's a mode where buckets can steal all your points. One where the ball disappears and you shoot from memory. One where you solve math to score. One that gets faster every time you land a shot. 12 modes total. They start simple and get wild. You unlock new ones by proving you can handle the last. Daily Challenge: one mode, a few tries, and a global leaderboard that resets every 24 hours. Everyone plays the same challenge — your best score is the only one that counts. Warm up for free, then go for real. Yesterday's winners stay posted so you can see who held the crown. Compete on Game Center leaderboards. Track your accuracy and streaks. See which mode finally breaks you. One thumb. One pendulum. Good luck.

About

Caps Slam

Experience a physics-driven slammer game where skill and strategy determine your success. Collect, trade, and upgrade hundreds of unique caps to compete in PvP matches and climb leaderboards. Enjoy regular updates with new content and events.

Highlights
  • Skill-based physics gameplay
  • Collect and upgrade hundreds of caps
  • Compete in PvP matches
  • Climb seasonal leaderboards
  • Unlock boosts and discover new caps
  • Regular updates and new drops
Features
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Flip caps with real physics. Outplay opponents with skill and style. Build the ultimate collection. Caps Slam reinvents beloved schoolyard classic as a fast, fair and competitive mobile cap-flipping game. Every swipe matters - control speed, angle, and power to win matches and climb the ranks. ● Master Skill-Based Physics Precise swipe control. No random wins - just timing, accuracy, and strategy. ● Collect Hundreds of Caps Level up caps across multiple collections to receive collectables and get amazing rewards. ● Compete on Global Leaderboards Win matches, complete challenges, and climb seasonal and weekly leaderboards for exclusive rewards and drops. ● New Content Every Season Fresh cap collections, themed events, game modes. ● Easy to Learn, Rewarding to Master Whether you're a collector, a competitor, or just want a satisfying casual game, Caps Slam clicks fast and runs deep. Download now and start slamming! Need help? Reach us through in-game Support, Discord, or Instagram. We're constantly improving the game to make your experience smoother. Coming soon: Faction Wars - new factions, new power-ups, new ways to dominate the arena. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Buckets!4 screens
Caps Slam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buckets! at none against Caps Slam's 7. Buckets! also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). Caps Slam's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Caps Slam sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Buckets! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buckets! ships an update daily, Caps Slam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Buckets! versus Caps Slam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuckets!Caps Slam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB997 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerjustin baronCaps Studios FZ-LLC

Customer experience

Buckets!

All ratings28 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%

Caps Slam

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Buckets!

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Caps Slam

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Pass$9.991 Month
One-time6
  • 85 Gold Caps$4.99
  • 180 Gold Caps$9.99
  • 400 Gold Caps$19.99
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  • 620 Gold Caps$29.99
  • 1100 Gold Caps$49.99
  • 2220 Gold Caps$99.99

Questions

Is Buckets! free?
Buckets! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Caps Slam free?
Caps Slam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Buckets! or Caps Slam have ads?
Neither Buckets! nor Caps Slam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buckets! or Caps Slam?
Buckets! ships an update daily, and Caps Slam every 2 weeks. Most recently, Buckets! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Caps Slam on September 30, 2026.

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