# Dunk Shot vs Basketball Catch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Basketball Catch at 100% against Dunk Shot's 51%. Basketball Catch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Dunk Shot's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 12). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dunk Shot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Basketball Catch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Basketball Catch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dunk Shot has 11K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Dunk Shot's written reviews are positive against 100% of Basketball Catch's.

Dunk Shot ships an update every 4 months, Basketball Catch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dunk Shot | Basketball Catch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-shot/id1301375510/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-catch/id6448141027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 146 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Bee Cave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683703091) |

## 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


### Basketball Catch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-catch/id6448141027)

Score baskets and swish the ball in this satisfying game. The challenge increases with your score, testing your aim and precision. Aim for perfect shots to keep the game going.

**Highlights:** Score baskets, Swish the ball, Increasing difficulty, Satisfying gameplay, Precision aiming

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dunk Shot free?

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

### Is Basketball Catch free?

Basketball Catch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dunk Shot or Basketball Catch?

Basketball Catch is rated higher. Dunk Shot averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Basketball Catch averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Dunk Shot or Basketball Catch have ads?

Both Dunk Shot and Basketball Catch show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dunk Shot or Basketball Catch?

Dunk Shot ships an update every 4 months, and Basketball Catch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dunk Shot was updated on November 1, 2026 and Basketball Catch on October 31, 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.*