Hoop Loop Basketball vs Step Back Basketball
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Hoop Loop Basketball
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Pull back, aim and let go. In Hoop Loop, the hoop moves after every basket. Keep scoring to build your streak and beat your best. Play Standard, try Hardcore without a backboard, or work on your shots in Practice. Swishes, bank shots and wall shots earn extra points. Compete in weekly leagues, compare scores with friends, and unlock new balls, hoops and courts. Reach 50 baskets in a row to earn your first Zen ball. Free to play, with ads and optional in-app purchases.
Step Back Basketball
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Create space. Take the shot. Step Back Basketball is a fast-paced arcade basketball game built around timing, skill and the perfect shot. Use the step back to create separation from the defender, find your shooting window and knock down the jumper. Master your timing, improve your shooting and see how far you can go. FEATURES โข Simple controls, skill-based gameplay โข Step-back moves and jump shots โข Challenge Mode with progressively harder levels โข Streak Mode: keep scoring for as long as you can โข Different courts and environments โข Quick games perfect for short sessions โข Retro-inspired arcade style Creating space is only half the job. Now take the shot.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Step Back Basketball at every 2 days against Hoop Loop Basketball's every 4 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Hoop Loop Basketball sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Step Back Basketball sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hoop Loop Basketball ships an update every 4 days, Step Back Basketball every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.
| Parameter | Hoop Loop Basketball | Step Back Basketball |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Felix Ubl | Dracoders |
In-app purchases
Hoop Loop Basketball
- Handful of Gems$1.99
- Coin Doubler$3.99
- Pocket full of Gems$3.99
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- Bag of Gems$8.99
- Duffelbag of Gems$17.99
- Launch Bundle$24.99
Step Back Basketball
- Neon Night$0.99
- Street Legends$0.99
- 500 Coins$0.99
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- Special Offer$1.99
- Bench Reactions$1.99
- 1500 Coins$2.99
- 5000 Coins$6.99
- 50,000 Coins$29.99
Questions
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