# Five Hoops vs Hoop World 3D

The clearest difference is update cadence: Five Hoops at fortnightly against Hoop World 3D's monthly. Five Hoops also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hoop World 3D's advantage is chart position (#164 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Five Hoops sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 Five Hoops against 4.7 for Hoop World 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 119K and 139K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Five Hoops's written reviews are positive against 75% of Hoop World 3D's.

Five Hoops ships an update fortnightly, Hoop World 3D monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Five Hoops | Hoop World 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (119K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-hoops/id1484825317/reviews) | **[4.7 (139K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-world-3d/id1582468475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 119K | **139K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.8% of reviews | **74.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#164** |
| Size | 190 MB | 574 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) |

## What reviewers say

### Five Hoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-hoops/id1484825317)

Compete in exciting basketball challenges against players worldwide. Unlock new environments, costumes, and balls as you climb the global leaderboard. Experience endless fun with simple swipe controls.

**Highlights:** Global multiplayer competition, Unlockable locations, Customizable costumes, Unlockable balls, Global leaderboard, Swipe controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 💎 Good value for free game
- 🎮 Challenging and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🤖 Repetitive AI opponents
- 🔋 Can make phone run hot

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards not always received after watching ads
- Freezing issues when transitioning between levels
- Inconsistent ball physics and bouncing behavior

**Requested features**

- Add chat feature to interact with other players
- Increase difficulty as player progresses
- Introduce real-time multiplayer mode
- More customization options for characters and balls


### Hoop World 3D

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

**Currently charting:** #164 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 Five Hoops free?

Five Hoops 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, Five Hoops or Hoop World 3D?

Hoop World 3D is rated higher. Five Hoops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 119K ratings, while Hoop World 3D averages 4.7 from 139K ratings.

### Do Five Hoops or Hoop World 3D have ads?

Both Five Hoops and Hoop World 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Five Hoops or Hoop World 3D?

Five Hoops ships an update fortnightly, and Hoop World 3D monthly. Most recently, Five Hoops was updated on September 25, 2026 and Hoop World 3D on September 25, 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.*