# Basketball Roll vs Block Shift 3D

The clearest difference is update cadence: Basketball Roll at every 2 weeks against Block Shift 3D's every 42 months. Basketball Roll also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 2). Block Shift 3D's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Basketball Roll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Block Shift 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Shift 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basketball Roll has 14K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Basketball Roll ships an update every 2 weeks, Block Shift 3D every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basketball Roll | Block Shift 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-roll/id1517793776/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-shift-3d/id1594983405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 42 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 220 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alchemical Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802223019) | [Lee Clayberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580321355) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Block Shift 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-shift-3d/id1594983405)

Slide blocks to navigate through increasingly challenging walls. Collect diamonds to unlock new color options. Compete with friends on the online leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Block sliding gameplay, Multiple game modes, Diamond collection for customization, Online leaderboard, Endless mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basketball Roll free?

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

### Is Block Shift 3D free?

Block Shift 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Basketball Roll or Block Shift 3D?

Block Shift 3D is rated higher. Basketball Roll averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Block Shift 3D averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Basketball Roll or Block Shift 3D have ads?

Both Basketball Roll and Block Shift 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Basketball Roll or Block Shift 3D?

Basketball Roll ships an update every 2 weeks, and Block Shift 3D every 42 months. Most recently, Basketball Roll was updated on September 25, 2026 and Block Shift 3D on June 5, 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.*