# Flipper Dunk vs Basketball Roll

Flipper Dunk and Basketball Roll both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Basketball Roll's written reviews are positive against 44% of Flipper Dunk's. Basketball Roll also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Flipper Dunk's advantage is ratings volume (141K vs 14K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flipper Dunk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Basketball Roll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flipper Dunk against 4.6 for Basketball Roll. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flipper Dunk has 141K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Flipper Dunk's written reviews are positive against 72% of Basketball Roll's.

Flipper Dunk ships an update weekly, Basketball Roll every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flipper Dunk | Basketball Roll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (141K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipper-dunk/id1484524707/reviews)** | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-roll/id1517793776/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **141K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 249 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Alchemical Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802223019) |

## What reviewers say

### Flipper Dunk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipper-dunk/id1484524707)

Test your timing and precision in this hyper-casual basketball game. Tap to flip the ball and aim for the hoop, mastering the art of the perfect slam dunk. Enjoy satisfying arcade action with challenging progression and clean visuals.

**Highlights:** Simple tap controls, Basketball action, Challenging progression, Clean visuals, Addictive gameplay loop

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to play
- 💎 Good challenge and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads disrupting gameplay
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Ball getting stuck on the hoop
- Incorrect level number display after completion
- Inability to quit challenge levels

**Requested features**

- More level variety and difficulty progression
- Ability to customize balls, flippers, and backgrounds
- Offline play option


### Basketball Roll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-roll/id1517793776)

Experience a fresh take on basketball with this 3D game. Master one-swipe shooting mechanics and progress through increasingly challenging levels. Unlock new courts and enjoy polished graphics on any Apple mobile device.

**Highlights:** One Swipe Gameplay, Challenging to Master, Frictionless Perfect Throw, Polished 3D Graphics, Dozens of Courts to Unlock, Portrait Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun game
- 👍 Love the game
- 👍 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads after every play
- 🐛 Ads still being served despite paid subscription
- 🐛 Glitches and freezes when all challenges are completed

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and gets stuck on level 32 background after completing all challenges
- Paid subscription does not remove ads as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to play against other players
- More challenges and content added regularly
- Fix issue with baskets overlapping and preventing shots


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flipper Dunk free?

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

### Is Basketball Roll free?

Basketball Roll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flipper Dunk or Basketball Roll?

Flipper Dunk is rated higher. Flipper Dunk averages 4.6 out of 5 from 141K ratings, while Basketball Roll averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.

### Do Flipper Dunk or Basketball Roll have ads?

Both Flipper Dunk and Basketball Roll show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flipper Dunk or Basketball Roll?

Flipper Dunk ships an update weekly, and Basketball Roll every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flipper Dunk was updated on October 29, 2026 and Basketball Roll 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.*