Comparison

Flappy Golf vs Head Basketball

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

Head to head
About

Flappy Golf

A unique twist on golf, this game challenges players to reach the hole in the fewest flaps possible using simple controls. Compete with friends locally or online across over 50 challenging courses.

Highlights
  • Online and local multiplayer
  • Unique flap controls
  • Over 52 courses
  • Goal: Fewest flaps to hole
  • Gold star challenges
Features
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Online and local multi-player mode is NOW HERE! Be aware! This is not your average 'flappy' game! INSANELY addictive so download at your own risk! Flap your way to the hole with this unique spin on our famous golf game! Using the now famous "flap" mechanic you must get to the hole in the fewest flaps as possible! Featuring the courses from Super Stickman Golf 2®, Flappy Golf is a fun little project we put together for the Flappy Jam game jam. Can you get gold stars on all the holes? Features: - Online and local MULTI-PLAYER! - Over 52 courses in total! - Simple flap controls Reviews: - "This game is incredible. I've been playing it nonstop since I've downloaded" - "This is by far one of the most fun and addicting games I've ever played!" - "This is something else!!! All those flappy bird copies can flap off." - "It seems like a joke, but somehow it turns into an amazing hybrid! Easy to learn and fun to master!"

About

Head Basketball

Experience fast-paced basketball action with unique characters and special shots. Customize your athletes, develop their skills, and compete against players worldwide in various game modes. Enjoy simple controls and engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • 49 unique characters with special shots
  • Seven distinct game modes
  • Character customization with costumes
  • Character development through upgrades
  • Global multiplayer (GameCenter, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi)
  • Multiplatform multiplayer (iOS, Mac)
  • Physics-based realistic movement
Features
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A super-simple control man-to-man basketball game! Head Basketball!! From the flame shot of Korea to the ghost captain of Great Britain! Enjoy this simple basketball game with characters that have unique ability shots! Decorate unique characters with a variety of costumes, Create the best athletes by developing characters in your own way! Don’t miss out on winning matches with players and friends around the world! ■ FEATURES ■ + 50 different characters and their unique ability shots + Various experiences through seven different game modes (Arcade, Campaign, Tournament, Survival, League, Death, Headcup) + Decorating unique characters with various costumes for each portion of the body from head to toe + Develop your own character by upgrading ability scores through character level ups. + Play multiplayer with players around the world (GameCenter, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) + Multiplatform multiplayer (iOS, Mac) + Realistic movement based on a physics engine + Supports GameCenter rankings + Supports iCloud + Supports Facebook

Screenshots

Flappy Golf4 screens
Head Basketball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flappy Golf at none against Head Basketball's 11. Flappy Golf also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). Head Basketball's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (31K vs 5.6K). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support 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. Head Basketball sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Flappy Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flappy Golf against 4.6 for Head Basketball. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Head Basketball has 31K ratings behind it against 5.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Flappy Golf's written reviews are positive against 82% of Head Basketball's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flappy Golf ships an update every 4 weeks, Head Basketball every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Flappy Golf versus Head Basketball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlappy GolfHead Basketball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.6K ratings)4.6 (31K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews — better81.6% of reviews
Number of ratings5.6K31K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB519 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNoodlecakeD&D Dream Corp.

Customer experience

Flappy Golf

All ratings5,556 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews426 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative8.9%

Head Basketball

All ratings31,463 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews516 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral5.4%
Negative13.0%

User reviews

Flappy Golf

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⛳ Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🎮 Engaging multiplayer mode
  • 🎨 Unique and creative levels
  • 💰 No in-app purchases required
  • 🕹️ Simple yet challenging controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • ⏱️ Slow level restart process
  • 🔋 Concerns about ads and ad removal
  • 🤝 Multiplayer connectivity issues

Head Basketball

From 31K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth graphics and animations
  • 🎨 Diverse character roster
  • 🏆 Challenging progression and unlocks

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🤖 Overpowered AI characters
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕹️ Unbalanced controls and mechanics

Bugs and requests

Flappy Golf

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on certain levels (Impossible Land 8, Gear Land 1)
  • Multiplayer mode not working consistently
  • Issues with ad removal and in-app purchases
  • Occasional visual glitches and physics bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and worlds to explore
  • Custom level creation and sharing
  • Improved multiplayer stability and features
  • Expanded customization options for characters and balls
  • Reduced cost for in-game purchases

Head Basketball

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes during certain character abilities
  • Inconsistent scoring and point calculations
  • Controls become unresponsive at high ball heights
  • Saved progress and data loss issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved online multiplayer functionality
  • More character customization options
  • Difficulty settings for better balance
  • Expanded game modes and content

In-app purchases

None

Flappy Golf

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Head Basketball

One-time11
  • Jeremy Special Pack$0.99
  • 30,000 points$0.99
  • Taemin Special Pack$0.99
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  • Hayato Special Pack$0.99
  • Alom Special Pack$0.99
  • Unlocking Samir$0.99
  • 100,000 points$2.99
  • 180,000 points$4.99
  • Limited Time Offer$4.99
  • 370,000 points$9.99
  • 800,000 points$19.99

Questions

Is Flappy Golf free?
Flappy Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Head Basketball free?
Head Basketball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flappy Golf or Head Basketball?
Head Basketball is rated higher. Flappy Golf averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Head Basketball averages 4.6 from 31K ratings.
Do Flappy Golf or Head Basketball have ads?
Head Basketball shows ads; Flappy Golf does not.
Which is updated more often, Flappy Golf or Head Basketball?
Flappy Golf ships an update every 4 weeks, and Head Basketball every 9 days. Most recently, Flappy Golf was updated on October 29, 2026 and Head Basketball on October 29, 2026.

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