Basketball Kings for iOS

Basketball Kings lets you hone your jump shot skills as you compete in tournaments against other players or in time trials against yourself. With straightforward mechanics and great graphics, this game can provide a ton of entertainment to users of all skill levels.

Pros

Lots of options: You can customize just about every aspect of your character in this game, from his face to his jersey to the ball he uses. Especially if you're into challenging other users, you'll want to have a distinctive ball, so you can keep track of it while you're competing. And while there is definitely some gear you'll have to pay for, there are plenty of free options, as well.

Gameplay choices: When you're in the mood to shoot some hoops, you have some options for your mode of competition. The free options that come with this app include Tournament, Arcade, Time Attack, and Single Ball-style games, and you can unlock All-Star and Block games for $0.99 and $1.99, respectively, through an in-app purchase.

Cons

Pop-up ads: There are definitely some distracting pop-up ads in the free version of this game, and you're sure to hit one at some point. You can remove them completely for $0.99.

Bottom Line

This is a fun, fast-paced game for players of all skill levels. You can play on your own for as long as you want, and when you're up for the challenge, you can take on an opponent of a similar skill level to assess your progress. The graphics in this app are great, and the various modes of gameplay mean you'll have plenty of challenges.