Comparison

Shooting Hoops vs LIL THIEF

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shooting Hoops

Experience a unique basketball game where you shoot darts to guide the ball through the hoop. Unlock new balls with varying weights and gameplay mechanics. Enjoy wacky physics and power-ups in this exclusive Netflix title.

Highlights
  • One-tap shoot mechanic
  • Power-ups
  • Wacky physics
  • Unlockable balls
  • Multi-language support
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Available exclusively for Netflix members. A basketball with a dart gun attached? Sure, why the heck not? Fire darts in the right direction to push the ball through the hoop. Nothing but net. Features: • One-tap and shoot mechanic • Power-ups • Wacky physics • Tons of unlock-able balls (with different weights and gameplay) • Multi-language support

About

LIL THIEF

Features
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LIL THIEF is a portrait stealth puzzle game built around short, tense heists. Study the layout, watch patrol routes, avoid camera vision, manage noise, steal the target, and make it to the exit without triggering the alarm. Each action advances the simulation, so every step matters. What is in the current version: Campaign progression with chapter and level unlocks Daily Heist with a fresh seeded challenge Procedural levels designed for replayability Turn-based stealth with clear risk and reward Guards, cameras, light and visibility pressure Noise-based enemy reactions and search behavior Vents, switches, lockpicks, and loot extraction Star rating based on speed and stealth Short sessions in portrait orientation If you like stealth games, puzzle games, and compact tactical runs, LIL THIEF is built for quick replays and cleaner routes.

Screenshots

Shooting Hoops4 screens
LIL THIEF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LIL THIEF at none against Shooting Hoops's 1. Shooting Hoops's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shooting Hoops sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. LIL THIEF asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shooting Hoops versus LIL THIEF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShooting HoopsLIL THIEF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetflix, Inc.VIACHESLAV ZHILTSOV

Bugs and requests

Shooting Hoops

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • High score always resets to 29
  • Confusing controls and lack of tutorial

Requested features

3 requests
  • New balls and levels
  • High score integration and leaderboards
  • Difficulty options or customization

LIL THIEF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shooting Hoops

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month
None

LIL THIEF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shooting Hoops free?
Shooting Hoops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LIL THIEF free?
LIL THIEF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shooting Hoops or LIL THIEF have ads?
Neither Shooting Hoops nor LIL THIEF shows ads.

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