# GoatLab: Sports Career Sim — Build players, spin the wheel

> Build and simulate sports careers using real player ratings. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew Wolff.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goatlab-sports-career-sim/id6789856552 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew Wolff](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789856554)
- Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 305 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 122 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goatlab-sports-career-sim/id6789856552/reviews.md

## What is GoatLab?

THE SPORTS LAB IN YOUR POCKET
Spin the reel. Land on a real pro. Bolt their rating onto your player, slot by
slot, then simulate an entire career: seasons, awards, injuries, championships,
and a Hall of Fame verdict.

NINE SPORTS, ONE LAB
· Baseball: build a pitcher or a hitter from real MLB-rated cards
· Basketball: build a hooper from real NBA-rated cards, or run March Madness as
a college guard, wing, or big
· Football: build an NFL QB, RB, WR, linebacker, or corner. Or win the natty in
college, then hear your name called on Draft Night
· Soccer: build a striker or a keeper from real FIFA-rated cards
· Hockey: build a skater rated from real NHL stats
· MMA: build a fighter, climb the rankings, chase the belt
· Wrestling: promos, feuds, contracts, and title reigns. Work your way from the
dark match to the main event
· Golf: build your swing and chase majors

WAYS TO PLAY
· GOAT SQUAD: the roguelike gauntlet, in six sports. Every slot spins at once.
Hit STOP, lock your squad, and survive a city-to-city run through legendary
teams. Beat them, sign their stars, collect relics, spend your winnings. One
squad. One life.
· DAILY CHALLENGE: the same cards for everyone worldwide, one shot a day. Beat
the board, protect your streak.
· 1v1 LIVE: match a real opponent, quick-build on a shot clock, and watch the
showdown play out. Climb the Elo ladder through monthly seasons.
· FRANCHISE MODE: sign your creations to a club, play seasons game by game,
work the trade lines, develop prospects, draft rookies, and chase titles in
baseball, basketball, soccer, and football.
· COLLECTION and QUESTS: every card you pull goes in the binder; restriction
runs and achievements keep the lab spicy.

YOUR CREW
Claim your @handle, add friends, scout their builds, and challenge them to
friendly 1v1s. Level up, earn Season Track rewards, and show off your avatar.

Sign in with Apple or Google to keep your Hall of Fame, friends, and rating on every
device, or just play as a guest. No account needed. Free to play.

## Key features

- Build athletes with real pro ratings
- Simulate full sports careers
- Five sports supported (MLB, NBA, FIFA, College Football, NHL)
- Roguelike 'GOAT SQUAD' mode
- Daily challenges and live 1v1 matches
- Franchise mode with team management
- Player collections and quests

## Chart rankings

- #145 in Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goatlab-sports-career-sim/id6789856552/reviews.md

### 4/5 — My review

*2026-08-25*

Game is one of the best games on my phone but some of the ratings for CBB don’t make since to me so please try to fix

### 3/5 — New update messed up layout

*2026-08-25*

The new update is very good and a lot of the new UI looks very clean. However now the bottom menu is locked in a spot so when building a player you can’t see the bottom two stats to pick from without fidgeting the screen. Furthermore it atomically scrolls down every time you reset your build a player to do a new run so it’s way slower this way

Common bugs but definitely holding it back now

**Developer response:** 1v1 is currently down on the app, but you can play on the site goat-lab.app

### 5/5 — So fun but…

*2026-08-24*

MMA ratings are in SHAMBLES. Paddy with 68 chin?? Derrick Lewis with low power. If you need help pls reach out we can really put together some better ratings. ALSO many careers are too short in the NFL. Can we pls not retire after a 1,500yd season as a RB. Please update career longevity to match production.
I would definitely consider buying pro if it includes some features like career longevity or the ability choose to simulate a few more seasons, nothing that messes with ratings though.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2026-08-22*

Just trash.

**Developer response:** Do you care to explain any further? Would love to hear some criticism and improve the game.

### 3/5 — MMA ratings and stats need serious work

*2026-08-21*

The game is fun but the mma ratings and stats are terrible to say the least  a lot of fighters need upgrades on their stats and that’s unfortunate because it’s the one I was looking most forward to playing

**Developer response:** Hey Carlos,

Thanks for the feedback. I'll do a deep look through at the MMA ratings tonight. The next update will be much better on this front! In the meantime, if you play on the website (goat-lab.app) the MMA ratings will be better by tomorrow at some point there.

### 5/5 — Review

*2026-08-21*

It’s great been using it for a while the only thing I want them to add is a sandbox mode where you can change players overalls so you can really make the GOAT

**Developer response:** Definitely going to add this, thank you!

### 5/5 — Excellent sim game

*2026-08-20*

But why are RB careers 7 seasons long? Seems a bit weird tbh

**Developer response:** RBs usually do have short careers, but I agree it's a bit harsh. Will adjust. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Fire Games

*2026-08-20*

I love is app it’s super fun and I never get bored any one who plays it now what’s good 🔥🔥🔥

**Developer response:** Thank you!

### 5/5 — Best Game for Sports Nerds

*2026-08-18*

Title is pretty self explanatory. GoatLab provides users with multiple game modes and leagues. There are currently 9 leagues/sports (mlb, nba, cbb, cfb, nfl, nhl, soccer, ufc, WWE, golf). The dailies keep things interesting and building streaks has been fun! Gauntlet mode is where it’s at though. It is sooo hard but that’s why it’s so addicting. The career sim option is also another great feature. Just wish it wasn’t the same prompts over and over again and I also wish that the prompts were determined based on the players progression. I’d also love to see the WNBA, boxing, and tennis added in future updates! Overall you will not find a better sports stat game on the market. Hats off to all involved in making this masterpiece!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! Just one guy working on this haha. Will definitely take that feedback into consideration. Also, you can turn off the sim prompts if they are becoming too repetitive by checking the box before simulating career. Will work on improving that though.

### 5/5 — So much content for free

*2026-08-18*

SUPPORT A CREATOR LIKE THIS!!! These types of free games don’t exist anymore in 2026, brings me back to the good ole days

## Frequently asked questions about GoatLab

### What sports can I build players for in GoatLab?

GoatLab supports five major sports: Baseball (MLB), Basketball (NBA), Soccer (FIFA), College Football, and Hockey (NHL). You can build players with ratings derived from real professional stats in each sport.

### How does the 'GOAT SQUAD' mode work in GoatLab?

GOAT SQUAD is a roguelike mode where you spin for five player slots simultaneously. You lock your chosen players and then attempt a city-to-city run through ten legendary teams, aiming to survive and spend your winnings.

### Can I play GoatLab against other people?

Yes, GoatLab offers a '1v1 LIVE' mode where you can match against real opponents. You'll quick-build players under a shot clock and watch the showdown play out, climbing an Elo ladder through monthly seasons.

### Does GoatLab have ads?

No, GoatLab is ad-free. The app is completely free to play and does not contain any advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted simulation experience.

### What is the age rating for GoatLab?

GoatLab has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of players, including younger audiences, due to its content.

### How often is GoatLab updated?

GoatLab was last updated on August 4, 2026, with version 1.0.0. While this is the initial release date, future updates will likely introduce new features and improvements based on player feedback.

### Can I play GoatLab on multiple devices?

Yes, you can sign in with Apple to keep your Hall of Fame, friends, and ratings synchronized across all your devices. Alternatively, you can play as a guest without needing an account.

### What are the different ways to play GoatLab?

GoatLab offers multiple game modes including GOAT SQUAD (roguelike gauntlet), DAILY CHALLENGE (worldwide competition), 1v1 LIVE (real-time multiplayer), FRANCHISE MODE (team management), and COLLECTION/QUESTS (achievements and card binder).

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-24

A bold new look across GoatLab. Every lab just got a full redesign with a sharper, hotter style, smoother spins, and a cleaner build screen. We also tuned performance and fixed bugs throughout. Jump in, spin real pros into your build, simulate a full career, and climb the global leaderboards.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-10

New sports, new game modes, GOAT Squad updates, and a fresh look

### 1.0.0 — 2026-08-04

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*