# Flappy Golf vs Head Basketball

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.

Both are free to download. Head Basketball sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Flappy Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Flappy Golf | Head Basketball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-golf/id833756002/reviews) | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-basketball/id975139176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 81.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 519 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) | [D&D Dream Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/338533084) |

## What reviewers say

### Flappy Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-golf/id833756002)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-basketball/id975139176)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jeremy Special Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Taemin Special Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hayato Special Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alom Special Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking Samir | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180,000 points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 370,000 points | $9.99 | one-time |
| 800,000 points | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*