# Basketball Stars™ vs Flipper Dunk

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Basketball Stars™ | Flipper Dunk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (355K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-stars-multiplayer/id976173170/reviews)** | [4.6 (141K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipper-dunk/id1484524707/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **355K** | 141K |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 43.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 238 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Basketball Stars™

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

**Currently charting:** #53 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


### Flipper Dunk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipper-dunk/id1484524707)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*