Comparison

Marimonda vs Dunk Hoop

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

Head to head
About

Marimonda

Experience classic tap-to-fly gameplay with a vibrant cultural twist. Navigate a colorful world inspired by Colombian carnival traditions and aim for the highest score.

Highlights
  • Classic tap-to-fly gameplay
  • Colorful, carnival-inspired visuals
  • Score-based progression
  • Tribute to Barranquilla's Carnival
Features
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Inspired by the classic Flappy Bird, here comes Marimonda! Enjoy the beloved tap-to-fly gameplay with a colorful twist straight from Barranquilla, Colombia. The Marimonda is a traditional carnival costume that represents everyday citizens poking fun at the upper class, a symbol of the playful, carefree spirit of the "barranquillero." Your goal is simple: tap to fly and score as many Congos as you can. Download Marimonda and join the tribute to Barranquilla's Carnival!

About

Dunk Hoop

Control the basket to catch falling balls in this unique reverse basketball game. Aim to catch every ball to progress. Experience a fresh take on basketball gameplay.

Highlights
  • Control the basket
  • Catch falling balls
  • Reverse basketball gameplay
  • Challenging levels
Features
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Play the basket not the ball! This time, you control the basket and you have to catch all the balls! The best basketball game!

Screenshots

Marimonda3 screens
Dunk Hoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marimonda at none against Dunk Hoop's 5. Marimonda also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Dunk Hoop's advantage is ratings volume (36K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Dunk Hoop sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Marimonda asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Marimonda holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dunk Hoop has 36K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Marimonda's written reviews are positive against 69% of Dunk Hoop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marimonda ships an update every 2 weeks, Dunk Hoop every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Marimonda versus Dunk Hoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarimondaDunk Hoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (36K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better69.1% of reviews
Number of ratings236K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndres RodriguezKetchapp

Customer experience

Marimonda

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dunk Hoop

All ratings36,310 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral8.4%
Negative22.6%

Bugs and requests

Marimonda

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dunk Hoop

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads that disrupt gameplay and cause loss of progress
  • Levels that are seemingly impossible to complete

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer or leaderboard functionality
  • More customization options for balls and hoops
  • Ability to disable ads through a paid version
  • Smoother performance and reduced freezing

In-app purchases

None

Marimonda

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Dunk Hoop

One-time5
  • 10 Extra Lives$0.99
  • 30 Extra Lives$2.99
  • No Ads Basic$3.99
Show 2 more
  • 50 Extra Lives$4.99
  • No Ads Advanced$4.99

Questions

Is Marimonda free?
Marimonda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dunk Hoop free?
Dunk Hoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Marimonda or Dunk Hoop?
Marimonda is rated higher. Marimonda averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Dunk Hoop averages 4.7 from 36K ratings.
Do Marimonda or Dunk Hoop have ads?
Dunk Hoop shows ads; Marimonda does not.
Which is updated more often, Marimonda or Dunk Hoop?
Marimonda ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dunk Hoop every 5 weeks. Most recently, Marimonda was updated on October 7, 2026 and Dunk Hoop on October 27, 2026.

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