# Cup Blitz vs Dunk and Pop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dunk and Pop at 55% against Cup Blitz's 35%. Dunk and Pop also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cup Blitz sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dunk and Pop sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dunk and Pop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Cup Blitz's written reviews are positive against 55% of Dunk and Pop's.

Cup Blitz ships an update monthly, Dunk and Pop every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cup Blitz | Dunk and Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cup-blitz/id1364882464/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-and-pop/id1581274852/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 466 MB | 406 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomasz Soroka](https://appshunter.io/developer/942170231) | [Rocketship Studios LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456752660) |

## What reviewers say

### Cup Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cup-blitz/id1364882464)

Compete in a fast-paced sports arcade game to lead your chosen nation to victory in a global championship. Choose from various game modes, collect and upgrade teams, and unlock new balls and stadiums to enhance your gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Global championship modes, Multiple game modes (Blitz, Cup, Nations League, Versus, Endless), Collection card system for countries, Unlockable balls and stadiums, Power-ups, Local multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (SALE) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bronze pack of Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Star Multiplier | $3.99 | one-time |
| Silver pack of Stars | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Summer Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sale pack of Stars | $7.99 | one-time |
| Golden pack of Stars | $7.99 | one-time |
| Platinum pack of Stars | $19.99 | one-time |
| Titanium pack of Stars | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game concept
- ⚽ Enjoyable gameplay
- 🏆 Ability to play tournaments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔁 No save/progress feature
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls at kickoff
- 🤖 Feels like playing against AI, not real opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Ball behavior issues at kickoff
- Freezing/crashing on some devices
- Progress/data not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More game modes and difficulty levels
- Ability to choose team/country
- Improved graphics and animations


### Dunk and Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-and-pop/id1581274852)

Engage in an action-packed arcade game that tests your shooting and matching skills. Strategically dunk balls into correct baskets and pop matching colored balls for high scores. Enjoy stunning visuals, intuitive controls, and competitive leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Precise ball shooting and dunking, Matching and popping colored balls, Chain reaction scoring, Unlockable balls and baskets, Global leaderboards, Regular updates with new content

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 💡 Balanced difficulty
- 🚀 Simple and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Coin purchases not received
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔋 Frequent ad interruptions

**Reported bugs**

- Coin purchases not delivered
- Ads continue to play despite user input

**Requested features**

- Rubber duck skin option
- Ads-free paid version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cup Blitz free?

Cup Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dunk and Pop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cup Blitz or Dunk and Pop?

Dunk and Pop is rated higher. Cup Blitz averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Dunk and Pop averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Cup Blitz or Dunk and Pop have ads?

Both Cup Blitz and Dunk and Pop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cup Blitz or Dunk and Pop?

Cup Blitz ships an update monthly, and Dunk and Pop every 11 days. Most recently, Cup Blitz was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dunk and Pop on October 24, 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.*