# Ball King vs Bouncy Hoops

The clearest difference is ads: Bouncy Hoops at none against Ball King's shown. Bouncy Hoops also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 2K) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Ball King's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 83%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball King sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bouncy Hoops sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ball King against 4.7 for Bouncy Hoops. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bouncy Hoops has 23K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Ball King's written reviews are positive against 83% of Bouncy Hoops's.

Ball King ships an update every 2 months, Bouncy Hoops every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball King | Bouncy Hoops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-king/id946496840/reviews)** | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncy-hoops/id1232021752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 82.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qwiboo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323503765) | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-king/id946496840)

Experience arcade basketball with a twist, throwing quirky objects through the hoop. Compete with friends and millions of players across various game modes and unlockable environments.

**Highlights:** Throw unique objects, Compete with friends, Two exciting game modes, Unlock new environments, Unlock new objects to throw

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bowling Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baseball Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Burger | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Head | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skull | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Shamrock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Old Radio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Dice | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 💰 Free to play with fair monetization
- ⏱️ Great time killer for short breaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive unlocks of the same items
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🌬️ Wind mechanic can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing on launch after updates
- Disappearing coins/prizes after opening gifts

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to customize player character
- Improved progression system for unlocks
- Multiplayer or leaderboard functionality


### Bouncy Hoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncy-hoops/id1232021752)

Experience street basketball with addictive one-touch controls. Unlock numerous balls and play across diverse locations in a retro arcade style. Challenge friends and master different game modes to become the king of the court.

**Highlights:** Addictive one-touch gameplay, Unlock over 45 different balls, Play in 10 breathtaking locations, Retro arcade style and sound, 3 gripping game modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beach Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cyan Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pool Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Ball! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Football | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pizza Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Techno Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Throwing Star | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Epic
- 👍 Great game
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive
- ⏱️ Good time waster
- 💰 Minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Timer issues with new devices
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Difficult to unlock all items
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not visible on new devices
- Progress loss and reset issues
- Inconsistent combo registration

**Requested features**

- Infinite mode without timer
- More game modes and content
- Leaderboards and social features
- Ability to customize balls and courts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball King free?

Ball King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bouncy Hoops free?

Bouncy Hoops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ball King or Bouncy Hoops?

Ball King is rated higher. Ball King averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Bouncy Hoops averages 4.7 from 23K ratings.

### Do Ball King or Bouncy Hoops have ads?

Ball King shows ads; Bouncy Hoops does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ball King or Bouncy Hoops?

Ball King ships an update every 2 months, and Bouncy Hoops every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ball King was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bouncy Hoops on November 10, 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.*