ESMO User Reviews

Customer Experience

Positive experience66.7% of reviews
Neutral11.1% of reviews
Negative experience22.2% of reviews

~ Based on 45 written reviews from the US App Store.

Is ESMO Safe?

ESMO: Esports Manager Online appears mostly safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for ESMO is 82/100.

This assessment is based on 57 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.3/5.

Safety Analysis

80.7% of ratings point to a safe experience
3.5% of ratings suggest some concerns
15.8% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 57 App Store ratings for ESMO.

Is ESMO Legit?

ESMO: Esports Manager Online appears legitimate, with a few gaps. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for ESMO is 65/100.

Based on 65 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

Meilleur jeu de gestion

C’est le meilleur jeu de gestion de l’app store on a l’impression de gérer un vrai club esport avec des tournoi en ligne en temps réel et un classement mis à jour en temps réel comme sur CS bref si je pouvais je mettais 6 étoiles.
En plus ce n’est pas un pay to win tout le monde peut gagner il faut juste être bon en gestion et tactique
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Response from developer

Merci beaucoup. Je veux que les résultats se jouent sur la gestion et la tactique, pas sur le portefeuille. Ravi que les compétitions et le classement en direct te donnent cette impression.

Great

It might be a bit difficult to get into at first, but once you’ve played for a while, it gets really addictive.

Response from developer

Thanks for giving it time. There is a lot to take in at the start, so I’m glad it clicked once you got into the management side of it.

Who does this developer think he is?

This guy is the worst, he treats you like garbage on discord the second you ask a question. Not worth playing and supporting him

Response from developer

I’m sorry your Discord experience felt this way. I cannot review a specific interaction in a public App Store reply. Please contact me through the in-app support chat or at support@esmo.gg with the details, and I’ll investigate it.

Garbage

Fix your world map, jerk

Response from developer

I want to fix the world map issue, but I need to know which screen is affected and what goes wrong. Please send a screenshot through the in-app support chat or to support@esmo.gg so I can investigate it.

Toxic developer, stay away from this game

Super toxic developer who mistreats most of the players in the community. Stay away from this game

Not the Best Model for a Management Sim

Like others have mentioned, the content is quite heavily paywalled and the existing subscription based model doesn’t lend itself well to a management simulator type game.

Response from developer

I understand why the subscription model can feel wrong in a management game. I need the game to pay for itself, but I do not want spending to decide competitions: purchases never change match results, player attributes, scouting odds, or negotiations. The direction is to rely as much as possible on cosmetics and club customization, rather than selling a stronger squad. I’m still reviewing where the current paywalls feel too restrictive.

Poor game with an even worse developer.

The game is unplayable but, even if it was, joining the discord and engaging with the developer will be more than enough to ruin the experience for you. Between the god complex and little man syndrome the discord is a toxic cesspool and he is the epicenter.

Response from developer

I'm sorry your experience hasn't been a good one, and I understand your frustration. If you ran into issues that made the game unplayable, I'd genuinely like to help sort them out. You can reach me directly at support@esmo.gg with your device and what you encountered. As for the community, my goal has always been for it to be a welcoming place, and I take that seriously. If something went wrong there, I'm open to hearing about it privately so I can make it right.

Version 0.6 aber..

Spiel ist in Version 0.6 aber es gibt schon manager mit level 130 die cups use abräumen. Ggf. Sollte man mit mehreren Servern arbeiten oder ähnliches.

Response from developer

Danke für das Feedback! Ich kann deine Sorge nachvollziehen, aber die gute Nachricht ist: In ESMO entscheidet vor allem das Meta-Verständnis und die Strategie, nicht das Level. Tatsächlich sehe ich regelmäßig neue Manager und Clubs, die es bis ganz nach oben schaffen und etablierte Namen schlagen. Das Level spiegelt eher die Spielzeit wider als einen echten Vorteil im Cup. Wer die Drafts und Taktiken besser liest, gewinnt, egal wie lange er schon dabei ist. Probier ruhig ein paar Cups aus, ich denke, du wirst überrascht sein! Und wenn du Fragen zur Strategie hast, meld dich gerne unter support@esmo.gg oder auf dem Discord.

It definitely deserves attention

very interesting game mechanics, of course I've been playing for a couple of days, but as a CS fan I'm impressed. I would like to share some points with the developers.
1. The Sponsor system: They are focused on several disciplines, I would like to receive assignments only for the discipline in which you play. I conditionally do not want to play for MOBA as I have no desire or interest in this discipline.
2. The roles of esports players are a bit unclear, for some reason their roles are mixed together, and it's unclear why a professional player has MOBA skills.
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Response from developer

Thank you, and welcome! Glad ESMO is impressing you as a CS fan. Great points, both of them. On the sponsor system: being able to filter assignments to just the discipline you play makes a lot of sense, especially for players who want to focus purely on one game. I'll be thinking about how to handle that. On player roles and the mixed skills across disciplines, I hear you that it can feel unclear right now, I will work on how it can be improved. Thanks for taking the time to share this. If you want to go deeper, the Discord and support@esmo.gg are always open!

Best Esports Manager Game on mobile

I’ve been playing this game for almost a year now and have seen enormous growth with each update. The gameplay is the most in depth and competitive of any app I’ve used. Live matchmaking added with an active and supportive community makes it so fun to be a part of! Thanks dev for your continued hard work!
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Response from developer

Almost a year, that means so much to me, thank you! Players like you who've been here through every update are the backbone of this game. I'm thrilled the depth and competitiveness hit the mark for you, and that live matchmaking and the community have made it fun to be part of. That sense of community is something I care deeply about. The hard work continues, and there's plenty more on the way. Thanks for being here. See you in-game!

1+ hour of a simulation is insane

Good potential, somehow the engine is super weird imo. Full on item and literally could just push to win the game and they just prioritized farming. 65 minutes passed by and I couldn’t do anything but watch these guys throwing around. AI needs a lot of improvement but great work and good potential

Response from developer

Hello! The 2D engine is completely new and is being actively worked on with multiple updates every day. Stay tuned to check its improvements!

So much potential!

So much fun. Some obvious bugs and quirks but once the polish is there this game will be even better!

Response from developer

Thank you! That polish is exactly what I'm focused on right now. Every update brings the game closer to where I want it to be, and feedback like yours helps me get there faster. Appreciate the support, and stay tuned!

Fine mit Fehlern

Toller Zeitvertreib auch ohne Geld ausgeben zu müssen. Lediglich der Cast von den MOBA Spielen ist recht buggy. Manchmal werden Drakes 2x gewertet. Dann ist Top Lane angeblich mit TP Botlane um dann 5 Sekunden später Topside plays zu machen. Da muss noch dran gearbeitet werden.

Response from developer

Hi, danke für das Feedback und schön zu hören, dass dir das Spiel gefällt! Die Punkte zum MOBA-Cast sind nachvollziehbar. Die doppelte Drake-Wertung und die Inkonsistenzen bei den Lane-Bewegungen stehen auf meiner Liste. Der Cast wird kontinuierlich verbessert, und solches Feedback hilft mir, die richtigen Prioritäten zu setzen. Falls dir noch mehr auffällt, meld dich gerne unter support@esmo.gg. Danke fürs Spielen!

Fun game

Even though I’ve taken a break from playing the game is still fun. I’m excited to play carball when it becomes available. I was wondering if there will be more games added, like a overwatch and marvel rivals game, maybe even a Fortnite game?

Response from developer

Thank you so much! We are thrilled to hear you're enjoying the game. We definitely have plans to expand into more esports titles and genres in the future to keep the experience fresh and exciting. It’s great to hear your suggestions, we’re working hard to make ESMO the best it can be. Stay tuned for what’s coming next!

Needs update

Screen flickers the whole time completely un playable where I can’t even push the inbox button because it keeps flash a new or an older menu

Response from developer

Hi, thanks for reporting this! This flickering issue has been fixed in a recent update. Please make sure your app is updated to the latest version and the problem should be resolved. If it's still happening after updating, reach out at support@esmo.gg and I'll look into it. Sorry for the trouble!

One of the best esports sims

As per title, from a MOBA player's perspective.

This game might not be the best management sim or really get into player development past just the numbers in their stats, BUT

It gets at the root of what many LoL players and esports watchers want. A platform and a community that is built purely for figuring out metas, designing strategies pre-game, and watch the match unfold in real time. So many other esports sims take the realism out by adding unnecessary controls mid-game or adding systems that aren't perfected and take away from the immersion rather than add to it. ESMO doesn't do any of that. 10 players, 10 champions, two coaches (who are usually real people), that's it. You don't need a prodigy team to win matches. You can compete with community members to see who's understanding of the meta comes out on top. No (or very little) grinding, no wait times, no in-app purchases; nothing that strays from the MOBA game we know and love.

Right now, the game is still somewhat barebones and many systems aren't fully fleshed out, but once things like a live map come out, once scouting and recruitment becomes more friendly, and once even more players join the community, the game might have a shot at becoming the GOTY even (as per dev).
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Response from developer

Thank you for this amazing review, you nailed exactly what I'm trying to build! The focus on meta, strategy, and pre-game decisions is the core of what makes ESMO different, and I'm glad that resonates with you. Keeping the game free of grinding, wait times, and intrusive monetization has always been a priority, even if it means slower content rollout. You're right that some systems are still maturing. Scouting, recruitment, and the live map experience are all on my radar, and I'm committed to making them feel as clean as the rest of the game. Thanks for being part of the community and for taking the time to write this. GOTY talk aside, feedback like yours is what keeps me pushing. See you in-game!

Great Concept

I really like the idea and concept. If maintained and updated accordingly , I will Play this Game for a Long time.
Updates are and new content is also very easy to accomplish, like new Champions/Maps and for example facilities to Upgrade and B Teams, which you can Train Company with etc.
P.S It is wierd that I Need Players to scout and negotiate with other Players.
Keep it up!
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Response from developer

Thank you for the kind words and the great suggestions! The game is actively updated with new content regularly, so stick around! Features like new champions, maps, facilities, and B teams are exactly the kind of ideas I love hearing from players. As for the scouting system, I hear you. The current design ties scouting to your roster, but I'm always looking at ways to improve that experience. Thanks for playing, and feel free to share more ideas anytime on our Discord or at support@esmo.gg!

THE Best Game I’ve Ever Played

This game has made me stick around more than any other live-service game I’ve played. I feel like one of the insiders who was here first because the Dev communicates so much and lets us in on the future.

Don’t get me wrong, there are bugs from time to time but the core gameplay is so fun. I feel really invested in my team and in my strategies. I’ve spent hours on hours building out CS strats and fine-tuning my MOBA tactics. I’ve made friends on the game and the Discord is thriving.

A new update just dropped bringing 3D maps to CS and it’s so entertaining to just watch my players move around and fight. It also makes it a lot easier to figure out better strategies and such.

Overall, it’s not a quick-in quick-win game — you gotta put in the time and grind a little but it’s worth it.
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Response from developer

Wow, thank you so much for this incredible review! Reading this genuinely made my day. It means a lot to hear that the communication and transparency resonate with you. That's something I really care about, and knowing players feel like insiders is exactly the vibe I'm going for. The fact that you've spent hours crafting strats and fine-tuning MOBA tactics is what this game was built for. And hearing you've made friends through the game and Discord? That's the best feedback I can get. Glad you're enjoying the new 3D maps too! There's a lot more to come. Thank you for being part of the community early on. Players like you are what make this journey so rewarding.

Bad

I cant change the language,cant play

Muito Bom

Jogasso, qualidade excelente. Muito bem feito

Response from developer

Muito obrigado! Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você está curtindo a qualidade do jogo. Trabalhamos duro para entregar algo bem feito. Bom jogo!