# CBS Franchise Football 2016

> Daily football franchise management and team-building simulation game. (iPhone/iPad app by CBS Mobile.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-franchise-football-2016/id1059050333 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CBS Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/295669712)
- Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 508 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-12-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-franchise-football-2016/id1059050333/reviews.md

## What is CBS Franchise Football 2016?

Get in the front office and play 2016’s best football manager game. Guide your team through daily seasons, add players to your roster, customize your playbook and dominate on the field. Win daily head-to-head Showdowns against other GMs to earn access to valuable team-building rewards. Collect unique Limited Edition superstars to get access to highly-rated Ultimate Players. Build yourself team of gridiron legends that can hold its own against the greatest football teams in history! 

Compete Every Day
Build your franchise daily by signing real-life stars, adjusting your playbook, training players, and playing full 16-game seasons. Then show off your front office skills by bringing home the Franchise Bowl trophy.
 
2000+ Real-Life Players
Fill your roster with the most memorable players in NFL football history! Sign your favorite QB, RB, and LB from today’s teams… sign your favorite WR, DE and TE from classic teams… sign players that match your playbook strength… sign any player you want!
 
Showdown
Daily Showdowns give your franchise a chance to compete in head-to-head games against other GMs in real-time. Scout opposing players, adjust your playbook, and win! Climb the Showdown leaderboard and become an elite pro football team!
 
Build a Legendary Team
Be the best GM in football by signing the best players in football. Combine gridiron legends with monthly Limited Edition players to unlock Ultimate Players – the most fiercely dominating football players ever scouted! Pick up an all-time QB, WR, LB, and RB and build a fantasy roster that can hold its own against the greatest teams in NFL history!

## Key features

- Daily football seasons
- Roster management
- Playbook customization
- Head-to-head Showdowns
- Collect Limited Edition superstars
- Build legendary teams

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $100 million salary | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 Season Tokens | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3 Pro Games | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Training Sessions | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Season Token | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 16 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 48 Coins | $35.99 | one-time |
| Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of CBS Franchise Football 2016?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎮 Great team-building and roster customization
- 💰 Playable without spending money
- ⏱️ Good passive/casual gaming experience
- 🤝 Friendly and helpful community
- 📞 Responsive customer support team
- 🏈 Excellent NFL simulation experience
- 🎯 Addictive and entertaining gameplay

**Cons**

- 💸 Heavy pay-to-win mechanics
- ⏳ Extremely long wait times between plays
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 📱 Poor optimization for newer phones (iPhone X+)
- 🚫 Limited gameplay without purchases
- 🔄 Slow progression for free players
- ⚠️ Screen scaling issues on larger displays
- 🔧 Inconsistent app maintenance
- 💳 Expensive in-app purchase requirements
- 🎮 Simulation-only gameplay, no live play option

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App won't load or initialize properly
- Login errors and authentication failures
- Graphics not scaling to larger screen sizes
- Purchase transactions crash and lose money
- Equipment page not loading or functional
- Sound not working
- Login bonuses not resetting
- Exhibition tokens unavailable at game start
- Constant loading spinners that never complete
- Purchases don't appear on screen after updates
- Game freezes during gameplay

**Most requested features**

- Ability to watch/track game simulations in real-time
- Live gameplay instead of simulations only
- Drafting and scouting elements
- More customizable formations and plays
- Stadium management features
- Trading system for unused tokens and resources
- Skip-to-playoffs option
- Reduced wait times between seasons
- Better user guides and help documentation
- Search functionality in community forums
- Updated player roster

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-franchise-football-2016/id1059050333/reviews.md

### 5/5 — As of Aug. 2020 been playing since 2015

*2020-08-19, version 5.2.0*

This version of online football has been great. I originally played the 2013 version and was reluctant to switch to this 2015 version. However, since I have committed and it’s been a few years, I am quite pleased with this game. Their are some hiccups in the programming which are pain. The community of team owners is very friendly and they willingly share knowledge and resources. That makes building a quality team easier and strangely more complex. Haha. I just hope this game does not get shut down like the 2013 version. Just want to say thank you to the developers & community of team owners. Both help this game keep going. 
K.B.

### 5/5 — Great Passive Game

*2020-01-13, version 5.2.0*

As long as you don’t get addicted the first couple days and become a “pay to win” player, it’s awesome. I’m level 17 and have had it for about a week I’d say. Don’t spend money except the .99 cents to unlock the better trainers. It’s fun to combine a bunch of old players with a mix of new ones. Idk, maybe not for everyone, but 5 stars for me 🤘🏻

### 2/5 — Waiting time...

*2019-07-23, version 5.2.0*

Having to wait 16 hours in between game play is fairly ridiculous. Paying $7 every time to earn game play is bizarre...why not just offer a paid version??

### 4/5 — Love the game but not optimized for 10Xs

*2019-01-09, version 5.1.0*

Worked great until I bought the new 10Xs. Now some things won’t work, booooo!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t fit screen of iPhone X

*2019-01-04, version 5.1.0*

After daily playing this for a couple of years, I am uninstalling because it’s unplayable on iPhone X. The graphics are not scaling to the larger screen size. A good third of some of the screens are not accessible. You cannot choose your free training or buy extra settings. You cannot buy packs of players to sign. Oddly, you can play games with no problems. Why would the developers ignore the screens that could actually generate revenue for them? And with iPhone X being over a year old now, it’s safe to say they won’t be fixing this.

**Developer response:** Sorry for the delay but this has been fixed. Please give it a try.

### 4/5 — Great game

*2018-11-28, version 5.1.0*

I love the game but there’s something wrong with it right now where it won’t let me access my team. Just keeps saying there’s an error logging in. Help?

### 2/5 — Update review

*2018-09-26, version 5.0.0*

Update review:
With the new update, purchase options don’t appear on my screen. I can’t buy games, I can’t use my showdown points, I can’t train players because the screen doesn’t fit my phone. I have the iPhone X, but there is no way to get the new update to fit my phone correctly. I have to go to the website to do all of this but the website is much slower than the app is. I’ve been playing this game for a very long time and would prefer to not give up on the game now. I might have to soon if the app doesn’t fit the screen properly. 

The only thing I'd like to see is that you can able to trade in your unused pro games for exhibitions or coins or something. I finished up the pro games a while ago and I can't do anything with them. 

Other than that, it's a fun game. They keep doing lots to improve it.

### 4/5 — Okay game

*2018-09-22, version 4.0.5*

This is a pretty good game kind of fun great way to pass the time but is limited if you don't spend money find a builder teams just to see how good you can do overall a good game to pass the time

### 5/5 — Great game, great customer service team!

*2018-07-18, version 4.0.5*

Very fun game. I’ve kept this app for nearly a year and still visit it daily to play. It does become a day to day game if you do not want to spend money, so if you are wanting to build a great team quickly, this probably isn’t the game for you. The other aspect that’s great is their support team. I’ve had to send two messages and they always respond very quickly and provide information that answers what the question is about.

### 2/5 — Game is very addictive. Been playing for 18 months now.

*2018-07-08, version 4.0.5*

But now this app seems abandoned. Constantly crashing or freezing up. Can’t complete purchases without signing out and then signing back in. Maintenance is nonexistent. All in all this app is about paying to win. No management skills needed.

## Frequently asked questions about CBS Franchise Football 2016

### What is CBS Franchise Football 2016?

This is a daily football manager game where you act as a General Manager. You'll guide your team through daily seasons, manage player rosters, customize playbooks, and compete against other GMs in head-to-head matchups to earn rewards and build a legendary team.

### How do I build a strong team?

You can build a strong team by signing real-life stars and historical NFL players. The game also allows you to collect unique Limited Edition superstars, which can be combined to unlock highly-rated Ultimate Players for maximum dominance.

### Is this game free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience.

### What kind of competitions are available?

The game features daily seasons where you play through a 16-game schedule. Additionally, you can compete in daily head-to-head Showdowns against other GMs in real-time to test your management skills and climb the leaderboards.

### Can I use players from different eras?

Absolutely. You can sign players from today's teams as well as classic teams, allowing you to create a fantasy roster of gridiron legends that can compete against historical NFL teams.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 5.2.0 — 2019-02-26

CBS Sports Franchise Football’s latest update includes bug fixes and improved support for iPhone X.

Keep updates turned on to get the latest, most up-to-date Franchise Football content!

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