# Basketball Stars™ vs Basket Fall

The clearest difference is update cadence: Basketball Stars™ at every 3 weeks against Basket Fall's every 4 months. Basketball Stars™ also leads on ratings volume (355K vs 882) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Basket Fall's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Basketball Stars™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Basket Fall sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Basketball Stars™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basketball Stars™ has 355K ratings behind it against 882, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Basketball Stars™'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Basket Fall's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Basketball Stars™ ships an update every 3 weeks, Basket Fall every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basketball Stars™ | Basket Fall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (355K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-stars-multiplayer/id976173170/reviews)** | [4.4 (882 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basket-fall/id1036088441/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **355K** | 882 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **83.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#55** | — |
| Size | 238 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Kumobius](https://appshunter.io/developer/449069247) |

## What reviewers say

### Basketball Stars™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-stars-multiplayer/id976173170)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Grossing · Sports, #70 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience real-time 1v1 basketball matches with realistic 3D graphics. Dribble, shoot, and defend against opponents worldwide. Customize your player with hundreds of items and unlock new courts as you progress.

**Highlights:** Real-time 1v1 basketball gameplay, Realistic 3D graphics, Two online multiplayer modes, Extensive player customization, Unlockable basketballs and items, Career Mode with medals

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Spin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Pack (2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Bunch Of Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Bunch Of Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Pack (5) | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Pile Of Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Pile Of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Slam Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Bag Of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🏀 Great game
- 🤩 Addictive and fun
- 😎 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 🥳 Awesome gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤯 Frustrating and unfair
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🤖 Suspected AI/bot opponents
- 🔥 Connection issues and disconnects

**Reported bugs**

- Shots being blocked despite clear path
- Opponent scoring after time expires
- Losing progress/money due to disconnects
- Inconsistent bonus ball mechanics
- Inability to earn rewards from ads

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates
- Improved customization options
- Practice mode for shooting
- Ability to add/chat with opponents
- Fair matchmaking based on level


### Basket Fall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basket-fall/id1036088441)

A surreal basketball simulation where you tap to break ropes, drop balls, and aim for the hoop. Features various characters and power-ups to overcome challenging scenarios.

**Highlights:** Tap to break ropes, Drop the ball, Aim for the hoop, Multiple characters, Spring and magnet boosts, Challenging scenarios

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golf | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bowling | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grid Iron | $0.99 | one-time |
| Street Rules | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Leagues | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sports Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Games Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Out There Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple but challenging
- 🎨 Variety of creative themes
- 💎 Good value for in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing/glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive unlocking of duplicate themes
- 💰 Frustration with in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Ball disappearing after using shield
- Inconsistent scoring on quick shots

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Ability to reset progress
- Option to purchase themes directly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basketball Stars™ free?

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

### Is Basket Fall free?

Basket Fall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Basketball Stars™ or Basket Fall?

Basketball Stars™ is rated higher. Basketball Stars™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 355K ratings, while Basket Fall averages 4.4 from 882 ratings.

### Do Basketball Stars™ or Basket Fall have ads?

Both Basketball Stars™ and Basket Fall show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Basketball Stars™ or Basket Fall?

Basketball Stars™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Basket Fall every 4 months. Most recently, Basketball Stars™ was updated on November 10, 2026 and Basket Fall on November 2, 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.*