# Basketball Stars™ vs Flick Dunk

The clearest difference is rating: Basketball Stars™ at 4.8 against Flick Dunk's 4.3. Basketball Stars™ also leads on ratings volume (355K vs 165) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). Flick Dunk's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Basketball Stars™ sells 10 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 Stars™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basketball Stars™ has 355K ratings behind it against 165, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Basketball Stars™'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Flick Dunk'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, Flick Dunk every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basketball Stars™ | Flick Dunk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (355K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-stars-multiplayer/id976173170/reviews)** | [4.3 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick-dunk/id1282383459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **355K** | 165 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 238 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [1Button SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/388888785) |

## What reviewers say

### Basketball Stars™

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

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Sports, #74 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


### 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 Stars™ free?

Basketball Stars™ 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 Stars™ or Flick Dunk?

Basketball Stars™ is rated higher. Basketball Stars™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 355K ratings, while Flick Dunk averages 4.3 from 165 ratings.

### Do Basketball Stars™ or Flick Dunk have ads?

Both Basketball Stars™ and Flick Dunk show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Basketball Stars™ or Flick Dunk?

Basketball Stars™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flick Dunk every 4 weeks. Most recently, Basketball Stars™ was updated on November 8, 2026 and Flick Dunk on November 3, 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.*