Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

About

Step Back Basketball

Features
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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 โ€ข Simple controls, skill-based gameplay โ€ข Step-back moves and jump shots โ€ข Challenge Mode with progressively harder levels โ€ข Streak Mode: keep scoring for as long as you can โ€ข Different courts and environments โ€ข Quick games perfect for short sessions โ€ข Retro-inspired arcade style Creating space is only half the job. Now take the shot.

Screenshots

Hoop Loop Basketball4 screens
Step Back Basketball4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hoop Loop Basketball ships an update every 4 days, Step Back Basketball every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Hoop Loop Basketball versus Step Back Basketball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoop Loop BasketballStep Back Basketball
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS16.416.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size87 MB101 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFelix UblDracoders

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Hoop Loop Basketball

One-time6
  • 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
8 purchases

Step Back Basketball

One-time8
  • 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

Is Hoop Loop Basketball free?
Hoop Loop Basketball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Back Basketball free?
Step Back Basketball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hoop Loop Basketball or Step Back Basketball have ads?
Both Hoop Loop Basketball and Step Back Basketball show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hoop Loop Basketball or Step Back Basketball?
Hoop Loop Basketball ships an update every 4 days, and Step Back Basketball every 2 days. Most recently, Hoop Loop Basketball was updated on November 10, 2026 and Step Back Basketball on November 10, 2026.

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