# Dribble Hoops vs Hoop World 3D

Dribble Hoops and Hoop World 3D both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Hoop World 3D's written reviews are positive against 58% of Dribble Hoops's. Dribble Hoops's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and chart position (#43 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dribble 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 Dribble Hoops against 4.7 for Hoop World 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 221K and 142K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Dribble Hoops's written reviews are positive against 75% of Hoop World 3D's.

Dribble Hoops ships an update fortnightly, Hoop World 3D monthly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dribble Hoops | Hoop World 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (221K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dribble-hoops/id1489188581/reviews) | **[4.7 (142K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-world-3d/id1582468475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **221K** | 142K |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | **74.9% 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 | **#43** | — |
| Size | 265 MB | 574 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 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

### Dribble Hoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dribble-hoops/id1489188581)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience basketball from a first-person perspective with realistic dribbling, ankle-breaking moves, and exciting dunking. Master various shot types and progress through challenging levels as the AI adapts to your skills.

**Highlights:** First-person basketball experience, Dribbling, crossovers, and ankle breakers, Dunking mechanics (normal and power dunks), Skill leveling and AI progression, Bonus levels: long shots, trick shots, shots in a row

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🏀 Fun gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive time-killer
- 👍 Great for basketball fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Levels resetting progress
- Shooting mechanics not working as expected
- Inability to complete certain challenges

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Improved graphics and animations
- Online multiplayer
- Customization options for player and court
- Smarter AI defense


### Hoop World 3D

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

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 Dribble Hoops free?

Dribble 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, Dribble Hoops or Hoop World 3D?

Hoop World 3D is rated higher. Dribble Hoops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 221K ratings, while Hoop World 3D averages 4.7 from 142K ratings.

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

Both Dribble Hoops and Hoop World 3D show ads.

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

Dribble Hoops ships an update fortnightly, and Hoop World 3D monthly. Most recently, Dribble Hoops was updated on November 8, 2026 and Hoop World 3D on November 8, 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.*