Comparison

Hoop Shoot vs Pixel Pins

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

Head to head
About

Hoop Shoot

Test your basketball shooting skills by landing hoops over poles. Collect diamonds for perfect scores across 50 addictive levels. Enjoy a unique and fun experience with simple one-touch controls and abstract visuals.

Highlights
  • Hoop shooting gameplay
  • Collect diamonds for scores
  • 50 addictive levels
  • One-touch controls
  • Abstract worlds
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Shoot hoops and land them over the poles, collect the diamonds to get a perfect score! Test your hoop throwing skills in 50 addictive levels. Simple one touch controls and abstract worlds give ‘Hoop Shoot’ an unique and fun experience like never before! Get ready for something new and shoot those hoops!

About

Pixel Pins

Experience the thrill of bowling with realistic physics and intuitive controls. Compete in diverse game modes, customize your gear, and climb global leaderboards. Regular updates ensure fresh content and an ever-evolving challenge.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics and controls
  • Classic, Time Attack, and Trick Shot modes
  • Global leaderboards
  • Bowling ball customization
  • Regular content updates
Features
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Welcome to Pixel Pins Bowling, the ultimate bowling experience right at your fingertips! Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of striking pins, stunning graphics, and addictive gameplay. Whether you're a seasoned pro looking for a challenge or a casual player seeking some fun, Pixel Pins Bowling has everything you need for hours of entertainment. Features: • Realistic Physics: Enjoy lifelike physics and intuitive controls that mimic the experience of real-life bowling. • Diverse Game Modes: Choose from Classic, Time Attack, and Trick Shot challenges to keep the fun rolling! • Leaderboards: Check your ranking and compete for the top spot among global players! • Customizations: Visit the Pro Shop to browse and select from a wide range of bowling balls, each offering unique features and advantages. • Regular Updates: Stay tuned for exciting updates and new features as we continue to refine and enhance the bowling experience. With fresh content and improvements delivered regularly, the fun never ends! Get ready to lace up your bowling shoes and embark on an unforgettable bowling adventure with Pixel Pins Bowling. Download now and start rolling strikes today!

Screenshots

Hoop Shoot4 screens
Pixel Pins4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hoop Shoot at none against Pixel Pins's shown. Hoop Shoot also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Hoop Shoot sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Pins sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hoop Shoot against 5.0 for Pixel Pins. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hoop Shoot ships an update every 4 days, Pixel Pins every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hoop Shoot versus Pixel Pins: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoop ShootPixel Pins
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB265 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEntity3 LimitedHero Code LLC

Customer experience

Hoop Shoot

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pixel Pins

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hoop Shoot

One-time10
  • 60's Hoop$0.99
  • Fire Hoop$0.99
  • Spikey Hoop$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Stripped Hoop$0.99
  • Lizard Hoop$0.99
  • Tyre Hoop$0.99
  • Wooden Hoop$0.99
  • Rainbow Hoop$0.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • Buy Alll Hoops$9.99
3 purchases

Pixel Pins

One-time3
  • Galaxy Ball$0.99
  • Rainbow Ball$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Hoop Shoot free?
Hoop Shoot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Pins free?
Pixel Pins is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hoop Shoot or Pixel Pins?
Hoop Shoot and Pixel Pins are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Hoop Shoot or Pixel Pins have ads?
Pixel Pins shows ads; Hoop Shoot does not.
Which is updated more often, Hoop Shoot or Pixel Pins?
Hoop Shoot ships an update every 4 days, and Pixel Pins every 10 days. Most recently, Hoop Shoot was updated on October 8, 2026 and Pixel Pins on October 24, 2026.

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