# Hoop Land vs 82

Hoop Land and 82 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Hoop Land's written reviews are positive against 43% of 82's. 82's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#1 vs #47). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hoop Land sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 82 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Hoop Land against 4.8 for 82. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Hoop Land's written reviews are positive against 43% of 82's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoop Land | 82 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-land/id1605197976/reviews)** | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/82-0com/id6780195090/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 15K |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 43.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #47 | **#1** |
| Size | 139 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Koality Game LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003571832) | [Vaulty Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779740067) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoop Land

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-land/id1605197976)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Free · Sports, #95 Top Grossing · Sports, #133 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience a deep retro basketball simulation with endless gameplay options. Create your player, manage a team to dynasty status, or control the entire league. Customize everything from teams to players for infinite replayability.

**Highlights:** Retro 2D basketball simulation, Deep gameplay with advanced moves, Career Mode for player legacy, Franchise Mode for team management, Commissioner Mode for league control, Full league and team customization, Community league sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best mobile game ever created
- 👍 Amazing game with great dev
- 🚀 Extremely customizable
- 🚀 Tons of features
- 👍 Frequent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Defensive issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent shooting mechanics
- 🐛 AI can be overpowered

**Reported bugs**

- Free throw mechanics not working properly
- Roster changes not reflected properly in season mode
- Inability to change difficulty or quarter length mid-season
- Crashes when attempting to simulate full seasons
- Issues with custom league imports and exports

**Requested features**

- Add playoffs, finals, and play-in tournament on courts
- Implement technical fouls and call challenges
- Add more dunk and celebration animations
- Improve crowd and arena atmosphere
- Implement player progression and development


### 82

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/82-0com/id6780195090)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Sports, #25 Top Free · Games, #28 Top Grossing · Sports, #185 Top Free (US App Store)

Build the ultimate basketball lineup by drafting legendary players from different eras. Test your hoops knowledge and strategic skills to see if your squad can achieve an undefeated season.

**Highlights:** Draft legendary players, Spin for random teams and decades, Build a five-man lineup, Simulate season record, Chase an undefeated season, Share results with friends

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Coins Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Coins Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoop Land free?

Hoop Land is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 82 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hoop Land or 82?

Hoop Land is rated higher. Hoop Land averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while 82 averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do Hoop Land or 82 have ads?

Neither Hoop Land nor 82 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hoop Land or 82?

Hoop Land ships an update weekly, and 82 weekly. Most recently, Hoop Land was updated on October 29, 2026 and 82 on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hoop Land or 82?

Hoop Land currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and 82 at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*