Comparison

Dunk Shot vs Mini Basketball

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

Head to head
About

Dunk Shot

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
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Ready to shoot some hoops? Grab a ball and start dunking! Dunk Shot is a burning hot arcade game that anybody can enjoy! Shoot the hoops, unlock new balls, become the next basketball star! Come on now, join everybody on the playground of unlimited basketball action!

About

Mini Basketball

Experience a fresh, casual basketball game with pick-up-and-play action. Build, upgrade, and customize your dream team with unique gear and then compete in various tiers and tournaments to climb the leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Casual pick-up-and-play gameplay
  • Build and upgrade your team
  • Customize team logos, jerseys, and gear
  • Personalize gameplay with balls, mascots, and dunks
  • Play through different tiers and tournaments
  • Climb weekly leaderboards for prizes
Currently charting
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The Ultimate Basketball Game Put on your sneakers, and get ready to go onto the court in this brand new basketball game! Experience basketball like never before, in this fresh and easy to play basketball game. In Mini Basketball you will enjoy a casual gameplay experience, while still remaining loyal to the original game. It’s time for you to get the crowds roaring in the arenas, score some amazing 3 pointers, and build the strongest team that ever existed! Pick up and Play Welcome to the first casual experience of basketball. Mini Basketball has a casual pick up and play feel that still remains true to the original sport. No need to waste time on endless mechanics, just pick it up and jump straight into the action Build, Upgrade and Customize Your Team In Mini Basketball you will be able to win players, from common to epic ones, and upgrade them to turn your team into the most feared opponents on any pitch. Not only can you build your team, but you will also be able to fully customize it to your image with more than 100 customizable options from: Unique logos, jerseys, shorts, sneakers. Personalize your gameplay experience by choosing the ball you prefer, mascots, cheerleaders and dunks! Name your team Win the rarest pieces of equipment and show them off! Play through Different Tiers and Tournaments Unique and original arenas and courts that will get bigger, louder, and more impressive as you progress through your basketball career. Several tournaments where you will go through playoff stages and win a trophy at the end of the road! Whether it’s on your court, or in an international setting, every game will feel different. New and more impressive arenas are on their way, so keep an eye out for future updates. Rule the World Climb up the leaderboards to win amazing prizes and always be on top of the competition. Every week you will have a chance to move up the leagues, from the Brass League to the All-Stars League, so make sure that you grab those promotion spots by the end of the week to win bigger and better prizes! -------------------------------------- This game includes optional in-game purchases (includes random items). Contact us: support@miniclip.com

Screenshots

Dunk Shot4 screens
Mini Basketball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mini Basketball at 4.7 against Dunk Shot's 4.3. Mini Basketball also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (128K vs 11K). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Dunk Shot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Mini Basketball sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mini Basketball holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Basketball has 128K 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 46% of Mini Basketball's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dunk Shot ships an update every 4 months, Mini Basketball every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Dunk Shot versus Mini Basketball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDunk ShotMini Basketball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (11K ratings)4.7 (128K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.2% of reviews — better46.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11K128K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#160 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB586 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKetchappMiniclip.com

Customer experience

Dunk Shot

All ratings10,896 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews1,014 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral15.0%
Negative33.8%

Mini Basketball

All ratings126,984 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,644 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative44.3%

User reviews

Dunk Shot

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🤖 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

Mini Basketball

From 128K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🏆 Satisfying progression system
  • 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Inconsistent AI behavior
  • 🏀 Unrealistic shooting mechanics
  • 🔍 Lack of defensive control
  • 🔀 Unpredictable matchmaking
  • 🤑 Expensive battle pass

Bugs and requests

Dunk Shot

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Mini Basketball

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent game freezes and crashes
  • Reward system issues (missing rewards)
  • Inconsistent controls (shoot/steal button conflict)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add online multiplayer mode
  • Improve rebounding and defensive mechanics
  • Introduce more customization options
  • Provide practice/training mode
  • Adjust shooting mechanics for better consistency

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dunk Shot

One-time3
  • 1000 stars$0.99
  • 10 Extra Lives$0.99
  • No Ads + 1000 stars$2.99
10 purchases

Mini Basketball

One-time10
  • Small Pack of Gems$1.99
  • Golden Dunk Slam$1.99
  • Seasonal Pack 1$2.99
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  • Wallet of Gems$4.99
  • Seasonal Pack 2$4.99
  • Medium Pack of Gems$9.99
  • Promotion IAP 10$9.99
  • Promotion IAP 15$14.99
  • Premium Season Pass$14.99
  • Big Pack of Gems$19.99

Questions

Is Dunk Shot free?
Dunk Shot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mini Basketball free?
Mini Basketball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dunk Shot or Mini Basketball?
Mini Basketball is rated higher. Dunk Shot averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Mini Basketball averages 4.7 from 128K ratings.
Do Dunk Shot or Mini Basketball have ads?
Both Dunk Shot and Mini Basketball show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dunk Shot or Mini Basketball?
Dunk Shot ships an update every 4 months, and Mini Basketball every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dunk Shot was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mini Basketball on November 1, 2026.

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