# Dunk Shot vs Golf Orbit

The clearest difference is rating: Golf Orbit at 4.7 against Dunk Shot's 4.3. Golf Orbit also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). Dunk Shot's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 25%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dunk Shot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Golf Orbit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Golf Orbit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Orbit has 59K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Dunk Shot's written reviews are positive against 25% of Golf Orbit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dunk Shot ships an update every 4 months, Golf Orbit every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dunk Shot | Golf Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-shot/id1301375510/reviews) | **[4.7 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-orbit-perfect-swing/id1380291518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.1% of reviews** | 25.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#160** |
| Size | 146 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) |

## What reviewers say

### Dunk Shot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-shot/id1301375510)

Experience the thrill of arcade basketball by shooting hoops and unlocking new balls. Become the next basketball star in this fast-paced, engaging game. Join the unlimited basketball action on the playground!

**Highlights:** Shoot hoops, Unlock new balls, Arcade gameplay, Become a basketball star, Unlimited basketball action

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + 1000 stars | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 🎨 Customizable balls and hoops
- 🏆 Satisfying to beat high scores
- 💡 Enjoyable challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Inconsistent 'continue' feature after ads
- 🔍 Difficulty tracking progress on some devices
- 🕹️ Lack of control options (e.g. music playback)
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay over time

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and lagging on some devices
- Inconsistent rewards after watching ads
- Progress and collectibles being lost unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More challenge levels and game modes
- Leaderboards and social features
- Ability to play own music in background
- Improved formatting for notched devices
- Consistent 'continue' functionality after ads


### Golf Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-orbit-perfect-swing/id1380291518)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Grossing · Sports, #189 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Master your golf swing in this engaging offline game. Aim for distance and accuracy by tapping at the perfect moment to launch the ball. Enjoy realistic graphics and challenging gameplay that tests your timing and skill on the virtual green.

**Highlights:** Perfect tee shot simulation, Intuitive tap-based controls, Angle and strength adjustment, Stunning graphics, Offline gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bathtub of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and beautiful game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Great time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent physics and bugs
- 🔁 Progress reset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and resets progress
- Ball physics issues (bouncing backwards, getting stuck)
- Jackpot spin not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More diverse environments and challenges
- Reduced ad frequency
- Reasonable one-time purchase option to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dunk Shot free?

Dunk Shot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Golf Orbit free?

Golf Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dunk Shot or Golf Orbit?

Golf Orbit is rated higher. Dunk Shot averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Golf Orbit averages 4.7 from 59K ratings.

### Do Dunk Shot or Golf Orbit have ads?

Both Dunk Shot and Golf Orbit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dunk Shot or Golf Orbit?

Dunk Shot ships an update every 4 months, and Golf Orbit every 2 months. Most recently, Dunk Shot was updated on November 5, 2026 and Golf Orbit on November 5, 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.*