# Super Waves vs Basketball Roll

The clearest difference is rating: Basketball Roll at 4.6 against Super Waves's 4.1. Basketball Roll also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 15) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Super Waves sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Basketball Roll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Basketball Roll holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basketball Roll has 14K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Super Waves's written reviews are positive against 72% of Basketball Roll's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Super Waves ships an update monthly, Basketball Roll every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super Waves | Basketball Roll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-waves-action-platformer/id959185435/reviews) | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-roll/id1517793776/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 71.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Renown Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/393190602) | [Alchemical Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802223019) |

## What reviewers say

### Super Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-waves-action-platformer/id959185435)

Test your retro gaming skills in this arcade action classic. Jump and smash to survive against hordes of sea creatures with your boat and paddle. Collect gold, recruit mermaids, and upgrade your abilities for an endless challenge.

**Highlights:** Boat and paddle combat, Classic platformer controls, Collect gold and treasures, Recruit mermaids, Upgrade health and super moves, Procedurally generated waves, Game Center achievements and leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of 2,500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Multiplier | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of 6,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chest of 14,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Reload Supers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boatload of 31,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Johnny | $4.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Supers | $6.99 | one-time |
| King of the Seven Seas | $14.99 | one-time |


### Basketball Roll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-roll/id1517793776)

Experience a fresh take on basketball with this 3D game. Master one-swipe shooting mechanics and progress through increasingly challenging levels. Unlock new courts and enjoy polished graphics on any Apple mobile device.

**Highlights:** One Swipe Gameplay, Challenging to Master, Frictionless Perfect Throw, Polished 3D Graphics, Dozens of Courts to Unlock, Portrait Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun game
- 👍 Love the game
- 👍 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads after every play
- 🐛 Ads still being served despite paid subscription
- 🐛 Glitches and freezes when all challenges are completed

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and gets stuck on level 32 background after completing all challenges
- Paid subscription does not remove ads as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to play against other players
- More challenges and content added regularly
- Fix issue with baskets overlapping and preventing shots


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super Waves free?

Super Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Basketball Roll free?

Basketball Roll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Super Waves or Basketball Roll?

Basketball Roll is rated higher. Super Waves averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Basketball Roll averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.

### Do Super Waves or Basketball Roll have ads?

Both Super Waves and Basketball Roll show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Super Waves or Basketball Roll?

Super Waves ships an update monthly, and Basketball Roll every 2 weeks. Most recently, Super Waves was updated on November 1, 2026 and Basketball Roll on November 11, 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.*