# Head Basketball vs Dunk Hit

Head Basketball and Dunk Hit both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Head Basketball's written reviews are positive against 57% of Dunk Hit's. Head Basketball also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Dunk Hit's advantage is ratings volume (158K vs 31K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Head Basketball sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Dunk Hit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Head Basketball against 4.6 for Dunk Hit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dunk Hit has 158K ratings behind it against 31K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Head Basketball's written reviews are positive against 57% of Dunk Hit's.

Head Basketball ships an update every 9 days, Dunk Hit every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Head Basketball | Dunk Hit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-basketball/id975139176/reviews) | **[4.6 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-hit/id1265145322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31K | **158K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 519 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [D&D Dream Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/338533084) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Dunk Hit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-hit/id1265145322)

Experience an exciting basketball game where you aim to score as many points as possible within a time limit. Get on fire to achieve epic scores in this bouncy challenge.

**Highlights:** Score points against the clock, Bouncy basketball gameplay, Get on fire for epic scores, Timed challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and animations
- 🏆 Challenging and rewarding challenges
- 🔓 Offline playability with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐢 Laggy and choppy performance
- 🔇 Lack of sound effects and music
- 💰 Paywall for ad-free experience

**Reported bugs**

- Challenges not registering successful shots
- Game crashing or freezing on some devices

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to save and view high scores
- Customization options for balls and courts
- Multiplayer and leaderboard features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Head Basketball free?

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

### Is Dunk Hit free?

Dunk Hit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Head Basketball or Dunk Hit?

Dunk Hit is rated higher. Head Basketball averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Dunk Hit averages 4.6 from 158K ratings.

### Do Head Basketball or Dunk Hit have ads?

Both Head Basketball and Dunk Hit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Head Basketball or Dunk Hit?

Head Basketball ships an update every 9 days, and Dunk Hit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Head Basketball was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dunk Hit on October 31, 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.*