# Doodle Dunk vs Save the Masters

The clearest difference is monetization model: Doodle Dunk at free with in-app purchases against Save the Masters's subscription. Doodle Dunk also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (22K vs 1.4K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doodle Dunk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Save the Masters sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 — 4.6 for Doodle Dunk against 4.6 for Save the Masters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Dunk has 22K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Doodle Dunk's written reviews are positive against 31% of Save the Masters's.

Doodle Dunk ships an update every 6 days, Save the Masters every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Dunk | Save the Masters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-dunk/id1502269917/reviews) | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-masters/id1576849451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **43.1% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 233 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucky Kat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/498980984) | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Dunk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-dunk/id1502269917)

Draw the trajectory of a basketball to make trick shots and score. Navigate through challenging puzzles and outsmart opponents in this unique 3D basketball game.

**Highlights:** Draw ball paths, Dunking gameplay, Challenging puzzles, Trick shots, 3D graphics, Outsmart opponents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and entertaining game
- 👍 Easy to play and understand
- 🎨 Ability to create custom drawings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels resetting progress
- Inability to exit ads
- Screen going blank after completing levels

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Add more level variety
- Implement character customization options
- Introduce a story mode or progression system


### Save the Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-masters/id1576849451)

Engage in a fun puzzle strategy game where you outsmart cunning enemies and tricky traps. Use your logic and quick reflexes to cut ropes and save characters. Enjoy hours of thrilling gameplay with strategic challenges.

**Highlights:** Puzzle strategy gameplay, Outsmart enemies and traps, Rope cutting mechanics, Save characters, Strategic thinking, Quick reflexes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Large currency kit offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small soft kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium soft kit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large soft kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Alt Shrimp game skin pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Alt Medieval skin pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 😀 Fun and addicting
- 🎨 Amazing skins and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after completing levels
- Unable to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Bring back character's house
- Replay option for levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Dunk free?

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

### Is Save the Masters free?

Save the Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Dunk or Save the Masters?

Doodle Dunk and Save the Masters are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 22K and 1.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Doodle Dunk or Save the Masters have ads?

Both Doodle Dunk and Save the Masters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Dunk or Save the Masters?

Doodle Dunk ships an update every 6 days, and Save the Masters every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doodle Dunk was updated on October 15, 2026 and Save the Masters on October 13, 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.*