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Flick Dunk

v1.6

1Button

164 ratings

Report updated Apr 5, 2026

What Is Flick Dunk?

Flick Dunk is a hyper-casual arcade basketball game by 1Button SARL that leverages a physics-based flick-to-shoot mechanic. It targets casual gamers with a high-retention core loop and a progression system featuring over 50 unlockable items. While it enjoys high sentiment for its addictiveness, it faces stiff competition from Ketchapp and Voodoo and is currently hampered by aggressive monetization and technical issues with its ad-removal IAP.

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Thrilled
Addictive Gameplay
Excessive Ad Frequency... Show more

What does it look like?

What are the key features?

Basketball Shooting MechanicsBasic

Core gameplay loop focused on flicking the ball into the hoop

Collectible ContentStandard

Ability to collect coins and unlock over 50 different ball designs

Multiple Game ModesStandard

Includes 3 distinct game modes to vary the challenge

Realistic Physics EngineStandard

Simulates ball movement and trajectory for authentic gameplay feel

What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.

Thrilled

Recent user voice shows a thrilled sentiment. Users appreciate addictive gameplay and time-passing utility, but report excessive ad frequency and ineffective ad removal.

What Users Love

Addictive Gameplay

This game has taken over my life

Simple and addicting

Time-Passing Utility

Good to pass the time

A fun game to play whenever you want

Pain Points

Excessive Ad Frequency

Ads after every single round? That’s just a fast way to lose my interest

Should be an ad for every 5-10 minutes of game play, not a 30sec ad for every 30secs of play

Ineffective Ad Removal

Paying to remove ads only removes mandatory ads not continue ads

I paid not to have ads and I still get them

Lack of Content Variety

It needs more to do like a daily challenge level, balls with different weight/reactivity

I think you should improve the app by being able to buy new baskets and other accessories

High confidence · 49 reviews available

What are the pros and cons?

Pros

  • Highly addictive core gameplay loop
  • Satisfying realistic physics engine
  • Strong overall user rating (4.34)
  • Low-friction, easy-to-learn mechanics

Cons

  • Aggressive ad frequency causing user churn
  • Broken 'Remove Ads' IAP functionality
  • Lack of deep meta-game or content variety
  • Slow development cycle/infrequent updates

What is the market outlook?

Growth Opportunities

  • Introduce daily challenges and seasonal events
  • Implement gameplay-altering collectibles (weighted balls)
  • Fix ad-removal logic to restore user trust
  • Expand customization to hoops, courts, and environments

Market Threats

  • Innovation from hyper-casual leaders like Voodoo
  • Direct competition from Ketchapp's 'Dunk Shot'
  • Negative brand sentiment due to monetization friction
  • Market saturation in the flick-to-shoot genre

Who competes with Flick Dunk?

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Offers multiple game modes and realistic physics-based shooting for casual basketball fans.

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Offers multiple game modes and realistic physics-based shooting for casual basketball fans.

Peers

+

A highly popular arcade sports game that competes for the same casual basketball audience.

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What are the key takeaways?

Flick Dunk is a thrilling games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.3/5 rating from 164 reviews, it thrills its users from users. Users particularly appreciate addictive gameplay, though excessive ad frequency remains a common concern.

Best for: Casual mobile gamers looking for quick, physics-based arcade challenges and simple, rewarding progression systems.

How much does it cost?

Model: freemium

Tiers:
Free to playIn-app purchases (implied by coin collection and unlockable content)

The app utilizes a free-to-play model likely supported by ads or in-app purchases to unlock cosmetic items, focusing on high-volume casual engagement.

iOS Version

1.6

Release Date

Sep 23, 2017

iOS Price

Free

Developer

1Button SARL

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Marlvel.ai. “Flick Dunk Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 5, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/flick-dunk

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