# Basketball Showdown 2 vs Flick Dunk

The clearest difference is rating: Basketball Showdown 2 at 4.6 against Flick Dunk's 4.3. Basketball Showdown 2 also leads on ratings volume (7.9K vs 165). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Basketball Showdown 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Flick Dunk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Basketball Showdown 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basketball Showdown 2 has 7.9K ratings behind it against 165, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 79% positive.

Basketball Showdown 2 ships an update monthly, Flick Dunk every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basketball Showdown 2 | Flick Dunk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-showdown-2/id975478665/reviews)** | [4.3 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick-dunk/id1282383459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 165 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 354 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) | [1Button SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/388888785) |

## What reviewers say

### Basketball Showdown 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-showdown-2/id975478665)

Compete in head-to-head basketball matches against friends or players globally. Build and manage your own team, recruit players, and join weekly tournaments for prizes. Experience realistic physics and stunning graphics in this mobile basketball simulation.

**Highlights:** Head-to-head multiplayer matches, Team building and player recruitment, Weekly tournaments with prizes, Ultra-realistic physics engine, Console-quality graphics, In-game boosts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boost Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Barrel of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Giant Chest of Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🏀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 🕹️ Competitive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Difficult AI opponents
- 🎯 Inconsistent shooting accuracy
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing issues
- Matchmaking problems
- Incorrect scoring in playoffs

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More customization options
- Difficulty settings
- Expanded game modes


### Flick Dunk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick-dunk/id1282383459)

Experience the ultimate basketball simulation with realistic physics. Shoot hoops, score points, and collect coins to unlock over 50 unique balls. Enjoy three distinct game modes for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Shoot the ball into the hoop, Score points, Collect coins, Unlock 50+ new balls, 3 different game modes, Realistic physics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- ⏱️ Excellent time-killer for short breaks
- 🎮 Simple and easy-to-learn mechanics
- 🏀 Satisfying physics and ball mechanics
- 🎨 Cool variety of collectible balls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertising
- 💰 Ad removal payment doesn't remove all ads
- 🔄 Repetitive levels and limited content
- 🎯 Inconsistent ball physics/bounce mechanics
- 😤 Can be frustrating and rage-inducing

**Reported bugs**

- Ball physics inconsistent - bounces too weak or too strong
- Ball movement reversed (goes backward instead of forward)
- Bonus items placed in inaccessible locations
- Game crashes and unexpectedly kicks players out
- Ad removal purchase doesn't fully remove ads from second chance feature

**Requested features**

- Daily challenge levels
- Balls with different weight and reactivity properties
- New backgrounds and visual customization
- Different basketballs and backboards
- Statistics page with game metrics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basketball Showdown 2 free?

Basketball Showdown 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flick Dunk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Basketball Showdown 2 or Flick Dunk?

Basketball Showdown 2 is rated higher. Basketball Showdown 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Flick Dunk averages 4.3 from 165 ratings.

### Do Basketball Showdown 2 or Flick Dunk have ads?

Both Basketball Showdown 2 and Flick Dunk show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Basketball Showdown 2 or Flick Dunk?

Basketball Showdown 2 ships an update monthly, and Flick Dunk every 4 weeks. Most recently, Basketball Showdown 2 was updated on September 22, 2026 and Flick Dunk on August 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.*