Hoop Stars vs Type Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hoop Stars
Experience a unique take on basketball with "reverse" dribbling mechanics. Challenge players globally, master the game, and collect all available trophies. This game offers a fresh and engaging sports simulation.
- Unique reverse dribbling gameplay
- Global player challenges
- Trophy collection system
- Engaging sports simulation
- Addictive dunking action
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You have never played sport like this before! Feel the fun of true “reverse” basketball dribbling. Challenge the world and collect all the trophies! Privacy Policy: https://say.games/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://say.games/terms-of-use
Type Run
Test your typing speed in a competitive race against other players. Achieve impressive speeds to become a recognized "Type Runner".
- Typing speed test
- Multiplayer races
- Competitive gameplay
- Speed achievement recognition
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How fast can you type? Compete with other players in this fun fact typing race. If you goes above 10 characters per second, you are legally a Type Runner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hoop Stars at 4.7 against Type Run's 4.1. Hoop Stars also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (37% vs 21%). Type Run's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Type Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hoop Stars asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hoop Stars holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107K and 31K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Hoop Stars's written reviews are positive against 21% of Type Run's.
Hoop Stars ships an update every 5 weeks, Type Run fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Hoop Stars | Type Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (107K ratings) — better | 4.1 (31K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews — better | 21.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 107K — better | 31K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #129 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 368 MB | 276 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SayGames LTD | Voodoo |
Customer experience
Hoop Stars
Type Run
User reviews
Hoop Stars
From 107K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Vibrant colors and visuals
- 🚀 Quick and easy to play
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 👎 Opponents are too easy, lack of challenge
Type Run
From 31K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🕹 Fun game concept
- ⚡ Helps improve typing speed
- 🕰 Quick-paced gameplay
Room to improve
- 🤖 Suspected bot players
- ❌ Incorrect answer recognition
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Misleading advertising
- 🌍 Lack of region-specific content
Bugs and requests
Hoop Stars
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes after scoring a hoop
- Inability to withdraw consent for data collection
- Inconsistent mechanics after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Multiplayer mode to play against real people
- Difficulty settings or progression system
- Leaderboards and stats tracking
- More game modes and content updates
Type Run
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezing/crashing
- Keyboard glitches
- Incorrect spelling/grammar in questions
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to play against real players
- More varied and easier question categories
- Customization options for characters/avatars
- Single-player mode for practice
- Improved keyboard responsiveness
In-app purchases
Hoop Stars
No in-app purchases
Type Run
- No Ads$2.99
