# Hero time! vs Hoop World 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Hoop World 3D at 4.7 against Hero time!'s 4.0. Hoop World 3D also leads on ratings volume (141K vs 2) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). Hero time!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hoop World 3D sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Hero time! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hoop World 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoop World 3D has 141K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hero time! ships an update daily, Hoop World 3D monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hero time! | Hoop World 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-time/id1543396629/reviews) | **[4.7 (141K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-world-3d/id1582468475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **141K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 74.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#160** |
| Size | 174 MB | 574 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fuzhou Super Fantasy Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720169889) | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) |

## What reviewers say

### Hero time!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-time/id1543396629)

Become a world hero and race to save the day. Utilize abilities like acceleration, collision, and wall running to overcome obstacles and complete rescue missions. Upgrade your hero's health and speed, but be mindful of traffic and pedestrians to avoid damage or death.

**Highlights:** Free running mechanics, Acceleration and collision abilities, Wall running, Rescue missions, HP and speed upgrades, Avoidance of obstacles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hoop World 3D

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

**Currently charting:** #160 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 Hero time! free?

Hero time! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hoop World 3D free?

Hoop World 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hero time! or Hoop World 3D?

Hoop World 3D is rated higher. Hero time! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hoop World 3D averages 4.7 from 141K ratings.

### Do Hero time! or Hoop World 3D have ads?

Both Hero time! and Hoop World 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hero time! or Hoop World 3D?

Hero time! ships an update daily, and Hoop World 3D monthly. Most recently, Hero time! was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hoop World 3D on October 30, 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.*