# Dunk Shot vs Mini Basketball

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Dunk Shot | Mini Basketball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-shot/id1301375510/reviews) | **[4.7 (128K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-basketball/id1533967522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **128K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 146 MB | 586 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) |

## 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


### Mini Basketball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-basketball/id1533967522)

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

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Dunk Slam | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wallet of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Promotion IAP 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Promotion IAP 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Season Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*