# Basketball Stars™ vs PocketHoopsGame

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PocketHoopsGame at none against Basketball Stars™'s 10. PocketHoopsGame also leads on ads (none vs shown). Basketball Stars™'s advantage is chart position (#57 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Basketball Stars™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PocketHoopsGame asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basketball Stars™ | PocketHoopsGame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (354K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-stars-multiplayer/id976173170/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **354K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 236 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Mammad Abbasli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896506875) |

## What reviewers say

### Basketball Stars™

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

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Grossing · Sports, #71 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


### PocketHoopsGame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pockethoopsgame/id6794000435)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basketball Stars™ free?

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

### Is PocketHoopsGame free?

PocketHoopsGame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Basketball Stars™ or PocketHoopsGame have ads?

Basketball Stars™ shows ads; PocketHoopsGame does not.

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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.*