# Basketball Stars™ vs Dunk Line

The clearest difference is rating: Basketball Stars™ at 4.8 against Dunk Line's 4.0. Basketball Stars™ also leads on ratings volume (355K vs 1.4K) and review sentiment (60% vs 45%). Dunk Line's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 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 Dunk Line 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basketball Stars™ has 355K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Basketball Stars™'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Dunk Line's.

Basketball Stars™ ships an update every 3 weeks, Dunk Line every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basketball Stars™ | Dunk Line |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (355K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-stars-multiplayer/id976173170/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-line/id1349404829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **355K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 238 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Basketball Stars™

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

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Free · Sports, #74 Top Grossing · 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


### Dunk Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-line/id1349404829)

Draw lines to guide a falling ball into a basketball hoop. Time your drawings carefully to score and avoid obstacles like bombs. Enjoy this addictive physics-based puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Draw lines to guide the ball, Score baskets, Avoid bombs, Physics-based gameplay, Addictive puzzle challenges

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Awesome and fun game
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🎨 Customization options
- 🏀 Great basketball game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ball goes through the line
- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤔 Glitches and bugs
- 😡 Frustrating when ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Ball falls through the line
- Game freezes or crashes
- Continue option after losing doesn't work as expected
- Sound settings don't work properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Additional customization options for balls, lines, and hoops
- 1v1 mode
- More basketball and pins


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basketball Stars™ free?

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

### Is Dunk Line free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Basketball Stars™ or Dunk Line?

Basketball Stars™ is rated higher. Basketball Stars™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 355K ratings, while Dunk Line averages 4.0 from 1.4K ratings.

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

Both Basketball Stars™ and Dunk Line show ads.

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

Basketball Stars™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dunk Line every 10 days. Most recently, Basketball Stars™ was updated on November 13, 2026 and Dunk Line on November 6, 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.*