Comparison

Pixel Basketball vs Touchdown Tumble

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Basketball

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
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Get ready to shoot some hoops with Pixel Basketball, the 8-bit game that brings basketball to life like never before. With a range of exciting game modes, customizable matches, signature moves of famous basketball players, various stadiums, and collectible card packs to unlock super players, Pixel Basketball offers the ultimate basketball experience for players of all levels. Challenge players from around the world with our PvP game mode, where you can face off against opponents in fast-paced, high-intensity basketball matches. Whether you're looking to take on friends or test your skills against strangers, our PvP mode offers a thrilling experience that will keep you engaged for hours on end. Or, create your own CUSTOM MATCH game mode, where you can tailor the game rules to your liking and play against your friends. Choose your favorite stadium and customize your match to suit your style, whether you want to play a friendly game or host a competitive tournament. Experience the excitement of signature moves from some of the most famous basketball players in the world, including layups, dunks, long shots, blocks, and steals. Take on your opponents with style and flair as you show off your skills on the court. With a wide range of unique stadiums to choose from, Pixel Basketball offers an 8-bit visually stunning experience that is sure to impress. From the bright lights of the city to the quiet calm of the countryside, our game features a variety of arenas that will keep you engaged for hours on end. But that's not all - with our collectible card packs, you can unlock pro-players and customize your team to suit your tactics. Build your dream team by collecting unique cards and unlocking new players with special abilities, giving you the edge you need to dominate on the court. With fast-paced gameplay, stunning visuals, and engaging features, Pixel Basketball is the ultimate basketball game for players of all levels. Whether you're a casual fan or a seasoned pro, our game is sure to offer hours of fun and excitement. Download it now and experience the ultimate basketball gaming experience! Key features: - Real-time multiplayer - Different game modes: PvE, PvP, Custom Match - Conquer over 100 tournaments with unique courts! - Dribble, feint, shoot, steal, smash, block and get powerful bonuses off the backboard - 8-bit retro gameplay - Free to play!

About

Touchdown Tumble

Experience retro arcade football with dynamic physics. Master running, passing, and jumping through various challenge modes and exhibition games. Compete in a full league season against unique AI teams.

Highlights
  • Retro arcade football gameplay
  • Dynamic physics engine
  • Skills challenges
  • Exhibition games
  • League play with AI teams
  • Run, Pass, and Jump mechanics
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Touchdown Tumble is a retro arcade football game with dynamic physics, skills challenges, and league play. Run, Pass, and Jump your way through several challenge modes and exhibition games. Also, you can play through an entire season in “League Play” against several other unique teams.

Screenshots

Pixel Basketball4 screens
Touchdown Tumble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Touchdown Tumble at none against Pixel Basketball's shown. Touchdown Tumble also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Pixel Basketball's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 3.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Pixel Basketball sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Touchdown Tumble sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Basketball holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 57 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Pixel Basketball's written reviews are positive against 46% of Touchdown Tumble's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Basketball ships an update every 3 weeks, Touchdown Tumble every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pixel Basketball versus Touchdown Tumble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel BasketballTouchdown Tumble
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (40 ratings) — better3.0 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews45.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4057 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size288 MB110 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperEZ GamesSolus Games

Customer experience

Pixel Basketball

All ratings40 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral17.5%
Negative32.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral21.4%
Negative35.7%

Touchdown Tumble

All ratings57 ratings
Positive49.1%
Neutral8.8%
Negative42.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral16.7%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Pixel Basketball

One-time15
  • Diamond Starter Pack$0.99
  • Coin Starter Pack$0.99
  • Basic Starter Pack$2.99
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  • Diamond Mini Pack$4.99
  • Epic Player Pack$4.99
  • Advanced Combo Pack$5.99
  • Advanced Starter Pack$5.99
  • Mega Sale for Legendary Pack$7.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Pawsome Ultimate Pack$9.99
  • Ultimate Cats Combo Pack$9.99
  • Diamond Booster Pack$9.99
  • Ultimate Starter Pack$12.99
  • Golden Pass$12.99
  • Ultimate Christmas Pack$14.99
1 purchases

Touchdown Tumble

One-time1
  • League Play & Challenges$1.99

Questions

Is Pixel Basketball free?
Pixel Basketball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Touchdown Tumble free?
Touchdown Tumble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Basketball or Touchdown Tumble?
Pixel Basketball is rated higher. Pixel Basketball averages 3.3 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Touchdown Tumble averages 3.0 from 57 ratings.
Do Pixel Basketball or Touchdown Tumble have ads?
Pixel Basketball shows ads; Touchdown Tumble does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Basketball or Touchdown Tumble?
Pixel Basketball ships an update every 3 weeks, and Touchdown Tumble every 2 days. Most recently, Pixel Basketball was updated on October 6, 2026 and Touchdown Tumble on October 14, 2026.

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