# New Star Manager — Be More Than Just A Player

> Soccer club management simulation with on-pitch gameplay and off-pitch drama. (iPhone/iPad app by New Star Publishing Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-manager/id1360417684 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [New Star Publishing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114811227)
- Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 8,175 App Store ratings · 1,114 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 159 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish, Turkish
- Released: 2018-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-manager/id1360417684/reviews.md

## What is New Star Manager?

Welcome to New Star Manager: The critically acclaimed game from Simon Read, creator of the BAFTA Award-winning New Star Soccer series.

Take control of New Star FC – a beleaguered soccer club which needs your management skills and instincts to unlock the team's potential and make it to the top of the game.

   ⋆⋆⋆The No.1 iPhone and iPad game of 2018 - AppSpy.com⋆⋆⋆

This is soccer management like you've never experienced it - Be more than just a player, be the head, the heart, and backbone of New Star FC. Be the Manager.

   “New Star Manager takes the frame of the original game, and builds something utterly wonderful on top of it”  10/10 - Pocket Gamer

   “If you love football…you’d be mad not to download it” The Guardian

TOTAL CLUB CONTROL
Take ownership of every aspect of New Star FC, from constructing vital club facilities and managing the players' training regimes to choosing the perfect sponsor and hiring or firing the backroom staff!

FULL SQUAD GAMEPLAY
Use every member of your team to set up and score pivotal goals with on-pitch gameplay, using innovative controls designed specifically for phones and tablets!

REAL SOCCER TACTICS
Build your dream squad, choose your winning formation, make tactical substitutions, and even step into the locker room for some half-time motivation!

OFF-PITCH DRAMA
Handle volatile players and get their mind back in the game by monitoring their concerns, outbursts, and quirks. Keep the board off your back, navigate the hostile waters of the sporting press, and make sure the fans keep believing... while keeping a careful eye on the club's finances!

GLOBAL FOOTBALL
Dive into realistic simulations of the world’s biggest leagues and cup competitions!

THE NEW STAR SOCCER EVOLUTION
Experience the newest instalment of the New Star series, whose pick-up-and-play sports titles have already been enjoyed by over 30 million players!

## Key features

- Total club control
- Full squad gameplay
- Real soccer tactics
- Off-pitch drama management
- Global football leagues
- Player training regimes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bux Pack #1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitial Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Training Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Club Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Player Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Recovery Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Player Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Concerns Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Team Editor | $5.99 | one-time |
| Contract Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Discovery Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of New Star Manager?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Detailed management simulation
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Solid foundation
- 🚀 Impressive depth

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Aggressive monetization
- 🔋 Player energy issues
- 🔋 Difficult to keep players happy
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Issues with player substitutions
- Incorrect player ratings and statistics
- Problems with the European competition qualification system
- Freezing and white screen issues
- Inconsistent player energy and recovery

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to change team name, kit, and logo
- Improve player development and training system
- Implement a loan system for players
- Add more customization options
- Introduce a practice mode or tutorial
- Improve the difficulty balancing between leagues

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,114)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-manager/id1360417684/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-08-10, version 1.7.7*

Good

### 2/5 — Addicting but crashes

*2026-08-07, version 1.7.7*

The game keeps crashing please fix it.

### 5/5 — I love this game

*2026-07-31, version 1.7.7*

If I was looking for a good to play it would be new star manager

### 2/5 — horrible after promotion

*2026-07-28, version 1.7.7*

i have so many bad things to say about this game, first of all as soon as your promote in spanish league to league 2, the opponents become 10x more skilled which has absolutely no balance since we barely get paid to even catch up by buying players that are somewhat decent, not only that but every single game has ended in my team losing by 5+ and i’m only give  2 chances to score all game long. second, progressing in this game is so incredibly hard maybe even impossible until you promote and relegate atleast 5 times so you can finally get enough money to get a good academy and etc to buy players that are high rated so you can actually have a chance in league 2. third, the games are obnoxiously long, there should be an option to sim the match otherwise a single season would last days if i’m playing multiple hours a day. fourth, the prices on everything including scouting building, stadium, training ground, players, and so many more are so insanely high, it’s genuinely impossible to get anything good since after you promote for the first time you get wrecked over and over then you lose money and lose sponsorship and lose fans to the point you’re getting almost no money before relegating back down. A 80 ovr player cost millions and needing 11 not including reserves or substitutions makes league 2 impossible to win any matches. I can list so many more problems but these are the main 4 that make the game unplayable

### 1/5 — crashing

*2026-07-27, version 1.7.7*

games keeps on crashing every single time i play a game and keeps on resetting

### 2/5 — So much potential

*2026-07-26, version 1.7.7*

This game has amazing potential but is just so unrealistic opposition goalies save almost everything and if you bench a player once his happiness drops and then you just lose every game even if you have got max work rate and you score every chance

### 2/5 — Fun but misses the mark

*2026-07-19, version 1.7.7*

I’ve read other reviews that has similar comments to mine so I’ll keep it brief. But basically starting in season two most of your team is unhappy and you don’t get enough meeting cards to make the players happy. All you can do is just spend $1.99 to get more meeting cards. It’s just impossible to keep your players happy and it’s not very fun after that. Also the ads to get players energy back are extremely buggy and do not work often

### 3/5 — J’adorais le jeu …

*2026-07-18*

Mais la mise à jour a vraiment tout gâcher c’est devenu injouable 
Alors que c’était mon jeu préféré je dois le désinstaller car la mise à jour et horrible :les matchs sont beaucoup trop dures maintenant ils sont lent et la nouvelle fonctionnalité de tir est affreuse le nouveau ballon etc

### 1/5 — Wank

*2026-07-09, version 1.7.7*

Too hard to earn money players always exhausted always injured keeper always gets sent off joke

### 5/5 — Years of experience

*2026-07-08, version 1.7.7*

Great game always come back for more!

## Frequently asked questions about New Star Manager

### What is New Star Manager?

New Star Manager is a critically acclaimed soccer management simulation game. It allows players to take control of a beleaguered soccer club, managing every aspect from player training and facility development to on-pitch gameplay and off-pitch drama.

### What are the key features of New Star Manager?

Key features include total club control, full squad gameplay with on-pitch action, real soccer tactics, management of off-pitch drama, and participation in global football leagues and cup competitions. Players can also manage player training, club facilities, sponsors, and staff.

### How is New Star Manager monetized?

The application is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. This means players can choose to buy items or advantages within the game to enhance their experience or progress.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect a comprehensive management experience that goes beyond just strategy. The game includes interactive on-pitch gameplay where you can control players to score goals, alongside managing player morale, finances, and club infrastructure.

### Who is this game for?

This game is designed for fans of soccer and sports management simulations. It appeals to players who enjoy strategic decision-making, team building, and experiencing the challenges of running a professional football club.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.7 — 2024-04-24

Version 1.7.7 fixes a variety of crashes which were introduced in the previous update.

### 1.7.6 — 2024-04-15

Version 1.7.6 contains updates to security and privacy settings.

### 1.7.3 — 2022-09-06

New in version 1.7.3:
Various issues fixed related to the availability of rewarded ads.

### 1.7.2 — 2022-05-17

Version 1.7.2 updates certain 3rd-party software elements to ensure continued stability and compatibility.

This an important update and all users should update their app in order to continue using this game's services.

### 1.6.3 — 2021-04-05

Version 1.6.3 updates certain 3rd-party software elements to ensure continued stability and compatibility.

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## More apps by New Star Publishing Ltd.

- [New Star Soccer G-Story](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-soccer-g-story/id1114811228)
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All apps by New Star Publishing Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1114811227

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