# Flip Runner vs Hoop World 3D

The clearest difference is ads: Flip Runner at none against Hoop World 3D's shown. Hoop World 3D's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 54%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flip Runner sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Hoop World 3D sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Flip Runner against 4.7 for Hoop World 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38K and 141K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Flip Runner's written reviews are positive against 75% of Hoop World 3D's.

Flip Runner ships an update every 3 months, Hoop World 3D monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip Runner | Hoop World 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-runner/id1441670803/reviews) | **[4.7 (141K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-world-3d/id1582468475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38K | **141K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | **74.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#120** |
| Size | 409 MB | 574 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MotionVolt Games Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045516044) | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) |

## What reviewers say

### Flip Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-runner/id1441670803)

Experience the thrill of extreme parkour and acrobatic flips across city rooftops. Perform a variety of backflips, frontflips, and other tricks on diverse urban obstacles. Unlock and customize a wide range of unique characters to master hundreds of challenges.

**Highlights:** Extreme parkour challenges, Acrobatic flips and tricks, Urban rooftop environments, Unlockable characters, Physics-based gameplay, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goldbar Starter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Spin Machine | $1.99 | one-time |
| Private Jet | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP Private Nurse | $2.99 | one-time |
| Truck of Goldbars | $3.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pile of Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Priceless Gold Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| End of the Rainbow | $17.99 | one-time |
| House of Goldbars | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Funny ragdoll physics
- 🤩 Addictive and fun
- 💯 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤯 Difficult levels
- 🤢 Buggy camera angles
- 🤕 Frustrating controls

**Reported bugs**

- Levels getting stuck or unplayable
- Inconsistent physics and landing detection
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to create custom flips
- Option to disable ads for a fee
- Improved character customization


### Hoop World 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-world-3d/id1582468475)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience an addictive basketball adventure where you jump, flip, and dunk through dynamic portals. Master simple one-finger controls to navigate challenging levels and unlock new worlds with exciting environments. Can you achieve mind-blowing slam dunks and conquer all the levels?

**Highlights:** Jump and dunk through portals, Triple front flip dunks, Simple one-finger controls, Unlock exciting levels, Discover new environments, Mind-blowing slam dunks

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP | $99.99 | per year |
| Coins 500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 5000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 10000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 20000 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🚀 Addictive
- 👍 Realistic physics
- 👍 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Levels repeat after a certain point
- 💡 Coins have no use
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited number of levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels resetting to the beginning
- Ball not registering as going through the hoop
- Game freezing and crashing
- Teleportation glitches

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Implement a shop to spend coins
- Allow character customization
- Reduce ads or provide an ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flip Runner free?

Flip Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hoop World 3D free?

Hoop World 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flip Runner or Hoop World 3D?

Hoop World 3D is rated higher. Flip Runner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Hoop World 3D averages 4.7 from 141K ratings.

### Do Flip Runner or Hoop World 3D have ads?

Hoop World 3D shows ads; Flip Runner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flip Runner or Hoop World 3D?

Flip Runner ships an update every 3 months, and Hoop World 3D monthly. Most recently, Flip Runner was updated on October 28, 2026 and Hoop World 3D on October 28, 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.*