# Basketmania vs Pixel Basketball

The clearest difference is rating: Basketmania at 4.2 against Pixel Basketball's 3.3. Basketmania also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). Pixel Basketball's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Basketball sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Basketmania asks for nothing beyond the download.

Basketmania holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Basketmania's written reviews are positive against 43% of Pixel Basketball's.

Basketmania ships an update every 20 months, Pixel Basketball every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basketmania | Pixel Basketball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketmania/id404360512/reviews)** | [3.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-basketball-multiplayer/id6443710935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **73.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shinobit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680633187) | [EZ Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510494656) |

## What reviewers say

### Basketmania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketmania/id404360512)

Experience realistic basketball gameplay with multiple modes. Adjust power and direction to make shots, compete online, and share your scores. This universal app offers an addictive experience for basketball fans.

**Highlights:** Three play modes: Straight shots, Time limit, Training, Realistic physics engine, Universal app compatibility (iPad), Retina display support, Online high-scores via Game Center, Facebook sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pixel Basketball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-basketball-multiplayer/id6443710935)

Experience 8-bit basketball action with customizable matches, signature player moves, and diverse stadiums. Build your dream team by collecting cards and challenge players worldwide in real-time PvP or create custom games with friends.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer PvP, Multiple game modes (PvE, PvP, Custom), Collectible player cards, Signature player moves, Diverse stadiums, 8-bit retro graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Mini Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Player Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Combo Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Sale for Legendary Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pawsome Ultimate Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Cats Combo Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Booster Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Starter Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Christmas Pack | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basketmania free?

Basketmania is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixel Basketball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Basketmania or Pixel Basketball?

Basketmania is rated higher. Basketmania averages 4.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Pixel Basketball averages 3.3 from 41 ratings.

### Do Basketmania or Pixel Basketball have ads?

Pixel Basketball shows ads; Basketmania does not.

### Which is updated more often, Basketmania or Pixel Basketball?

Basketmania ships an update every 20 months, and Pixel Basketball every 3 weeks. Most recently, Basketmania was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pixel Basketball on October 24, 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.*