Comparison

Basketball Stars™ vs Flipper Dunk

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Basketball Stars™

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
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The world’s best multiplayer Basketball game on mobile, from the creators of multiple smash-hit online sports games! Dribble, shoot, score, WIN! Grab the ball and forge your Basketball career in this 3D Real-time Sport Game! Play fast-paced, authentic 1v1 multiplayer basketball! Show your skills, moves and fakes to juke out your opponent and shoot for the basket! On defense, stay in the face of the attacker, steal the ball, and time your leaps to block their shots! All in REAL-TIME! REALISTIC 3D GRAPHICS Basketball on mobile has never looked this good: fully customisable 3D players and a variety of environments to play in! COMPETE 1v1 IN TWO AWESOME MULTIPLAYER GAME MODES Test your duelling instincts in 1v1 Attacker-Defender Matches, or race to shoot hoops in time-based 1v1 Shootouts. INCREDIBLE REWARDS AND HUNDREDS OF UNIQUE ITEMS Playing like an all-star? Enter higher-ranked matches with bigger stakes, and unlock special basketballs and unique wearables to grow your power and style. Upgrade your player and equipment and take on the world’s best basketball legends! LEVEL UP Start out on the Underdog court arena and play your way up to the top. Gain access to more exclusive courts and compete with the best Basketball Stars players out there! KEY FEATURES - True 1v1 basketball gameplay - Realistic 3D graphics - 2 different online multiplayer game modes - Easy to pick-up, challenging to master - 400+ customisation items = thousands of unique looks! - 60+ unlockable basketballs - Dribble, feint, shoot, steal, block and get powerful bonuses off the backboard - Slam Dunks with moves as flips, alley-oops, windmills and more! - Conquer an extensive Career Mode to earn medals! - Free to play! -- Download Basketball Stars by Miniclip NOW! -- Requirement: iPhone 4S or newer, iPod Touch 5th gen, iPad 2 or newer This game needs an internet connection to play Don’t miss out on the latest news: Like Miniclip: http://facebook.com/miniclip Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/miniclip ------------------------------------ Find out more about Miniclip: http://www.miniclip.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: http://www.miniclip.com/terms-and-conditions PRIVACY POLICY: http://www.miniclip.com/privacy This game includes optional in-game purchases (includes random items).

About

Flipper Dunk

Test your timing and precision in this hyper-casual basketball game. Tap to flip the ball, aim for the hoop, and master the art of the perfect slam dunk in a satisfying arcade experience. It's easy to learn but challenging to master.

Highlights
  • Simple tap controls
  • Precision dunking gameplay
  • Addictive arcade experience
  • Challenging progression
  • Satisfying dunk effects
  • Quick reflex action
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Think you've got the skills to land the perfect shot? Tap and test your dunking precision in Flipper Dunk! Welcome to Flipper Dunk – a hyper-casual basketball game that will test your timing, focus, and flipping accuracy like never before. Each tap sends the ball flying through the air with one goal: the perfect slam dunk! Master the art of flipping your ball into the hoop in a satisfying and addictive arcade experience. Whether you're a basketball pro or a tap game enthusiast, Flipper Dunk brings high-flying action and thrilling challenges to your fingertips. How to Play Tap to flip the ball up and aim for the hoop. Time each shot perfectly to score. Chain dunks and hit perfect streaks to climb higher. Miss the hoop? Try again instantly and beat your best time! Key Features Simple Tap Controls: Easy to learn, hard to master precision gameplay. Basketball Action: Score hoops with style in a unique arcade format. Challenging Progression: Test your reaction time and shooting rhythm. Clean Visuals: Smooth animations and satisfying dunk effects. One More Try Factor: Addictive loop that keeps you coming back. Why Play Flipper Dunk? If you love basketball, tap games, and quick reflex action, Flipper Dunk delivers endless fun in a compact, satisfying package. Push your dunking skills to the limit and show off your flipping finesse! Download Flipper Dunk now and dunk your way to the top!

Screenshots

Basketball Stars™4 screens
Flipper Dunk4 screens

Verdict

The call

Basketball Stars™ and Flipper Dunk both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Basketball Stars™'s written reviews are positive against 44% of Flipper Dunk's. Basketball Stars™ also leads on chart position (#53 vs unranked). Flipper Dunk's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Basketball Stars™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Flipper Dunk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Basketball Stars™ against 4.6 for Flipper Dunk. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 355K and 141K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Basketball Stars™'s written reviews are positive against 44% of Flipper Dunk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basketball Stars™ ships an update every 3 weeks, Flipper Dunk weekly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Basketball Stars™ versus Flipper Dunk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasketball Stars™Flipper Dunk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (355K ratings) — better4.6 (141K ratings)
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews — better43.9% of reviews
Number of ratings355K — better141K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#53 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size238 MB250 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperMiniclip.comRollic Games

Customer experience

Basketball Stars™

All ratings354,216 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,129 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative32.2%

Flipper Dunk

All ratings141,398 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews826 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral9.4%
Negative46.6%

User reviews

Basketball Stars™

From 355K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Flipper Dunk

From 141K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🕹️ Simple and easy to play
  • 💎 Good challenge and progression

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads disrupting gameplay
  • 🔁 Repetitive level design
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and freezes

Bugs and requests

Basketball Stars™

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • More frequent updates
  • Improved customization options
  • Practice mode for shooting
  • Ability to add/chat with opponents
  • Fair matchmaking based on level
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  • Ability to use cash for purchases

Flipper Dunk

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ball getting stuck on the hoop
  • Incorrect level number display after completion
  • Inability to quit challenge levels

Requested features

3 requests
  • More level variety and difficulty progression
  • Ability to customize balls, flippers, and backgrounds
  • Offline play option

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Basketball Stars™

One-time10
  • Golden Spin$0.99
  • Tokens Pack (2)$0.99
  • A Bunch Of Cash$1.99
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  • A Bunch Of Gold$1.99
  • Tokens Pack (5)$1.99
  • A Pile Of Cash$4.99
  • A Pile Of Gold$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Slam Pass$4.99
  • A Bag Of Gold$9.99
1 purchases

Flipper Dunk

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Basketball Stars™ free?
Basketball Stars™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flipper Dunk free?
Flipper Dunk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basketball Stars™ or Flipper Dunk?
Basketball Stars™ is rated higher. Basketball Stars™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 355K ratings, while Flipper Dunk averages 4.6 from 141K ratings.
Do Basketball Stars™ or Flipper Dunk have ads?
Both Basketball Stars™ and Flipper Dunk show ads.
Which is updated more often, Basketball Stars™ or Flipper Dunk?
Basketball Stars™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flipper Dunk weekly. Most recently, Basketball Stars™ was updated on November 8, 2026 and Flipper Dunk on November 8, 2026.

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