Hoops vs LoShu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Hoops
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Hoops is a fast, satisfying 3D arcade basketball game. Flick the ball at a hoop that slides forward and back across a real court ā read the distance, find your rhythm, and rack up swishes. TWO WAYS TO PLAY ⢠Timed ā sink as many as you can before the 60-second buzzer. ⢠Survival ā keep your hot hand alive; six misses in a row and you're out. GET HOT String makes together for a growing points bonus. Drain six in a row and the ball catches fire for double points ā but one miss and the streak is gone. FEATURES ⢠True 3D court with a high-school-gym vibe ā banners, bleachers, and a crowd ⢠Six courts to shoot on, from hardwood to neon to the blue-and-gold home gym ⢠Game Center leaderboards for both modes ⢠Simple one-touch controls ā quick rounds, easy to pick up Free to play. A Gibson Family Arcade game.
LoShu
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Lo Shu is a calm, satisfying number puzzle inspired by the ancient magic square of the River Luo. Place stones numbered 1 through 9 on a 3Ć3 board. Whenever three stones in a row, column, or diagonal add up to 15, that line returns to the river and clears from the board. Plan ahead, save one stone in the eddy for later, and keep the turtle shell from filling up. Features: ⢠Simple 3Ć3 puzzle play with surprising depth ⢠Clear lines by making 15 ⢠Hold one stone for the right moment ⢠Endless runs and a Daily River challenge ⢠Optional guide glow for possible clears ⢠Scores, records, combos, sound, and haptics ⢠An atmospheric ink-and-river visual style Every line is the same river.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LoShu at none against Hoops's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Hoops | LoShu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | ā |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joshua Gibson | Kavin Varnan |
In-app purchases
Hoops
No in-app purchases
LoShu
No in-app purchases









