Comparison

QB Hero vs Touchdown Manager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QB Hero

Step up as the quarterback and hit as many wideouts as possible as they run for the end zone. Perfect hits add fire to the game and earn gems. Customize your gear, unlock new game modes, and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Touch, drag, and release controls
  • Hit wideouts for points
  • Earn gems for perfect hits
  • Customize footballs and helmets
  • Unlock new game modes (Time Trial, Challenge)
  • Compete on Game Center leaderboards
  • Earn trophies and achievements
Features
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The wideouts are depending on you. Can you step up to the challenge? Simply touch, drag, and release. Try to hit as many wideouts as you can as they head for the end zone. Hit them perfectly to add some fire to the game (literally, fire will appear) and earn gems! Be the QB Hero™ you've always dreamed of being. CUSTOMIZE YOUR GAME: - Save up for new footballs and helmets! - Unlock unique backgrounds! UNLOCK NEW GAME MODES: - Go up against the clock in Time Trial mode! - Play with a limited ball count in Challenge mode! BE A QB HERO™: - Earn trophies in game to show off to everyone you know! - Dominate the Game Center leaderboards and earn all of the Game Center achievements! Follow QB Hero™ on social media! Facebook ----- www.facebook.com/qbhero Twitter --------- @qb_hero Instagram ----- @qb_hero

About

Touchdown Manager

Manage your own football club, train players, and develop winning strategies. Compete against others in various leagues and tournaments to prove your coaching prowess. Experience realistic matches and build your dream team.

Highlights
  • Create and manage a football club
  • Advanced player training
  • Live player bidding system
  • Customizable team strategies
  • Real-time match simulations
  • Multiple competition types
Features
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Create your own football club, train your players, prepare the best strategy and win the championship! Play against your friends or other players in many competitions and show off your management skills! Touchdown Manager's features include: - Exciting competitions: championship, cup, tournaments etc. - Advanced individual training of your players - Recruiting new players in a fun live bidding system - Individual strategic instructions for optimal performance of your players - An innovating tool for creating realistic team strategies - Amazing real-time matches! Are you ready for the championship? Prepare your club, build up your stadium and start training now! Please note that Touchdown Manager is completely free to play but some in-game items will require payment.

Screenshots

QB Hero4 screens
Touchdown Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QB Hero at none against Touchdown Manager's shown. QB Hero also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Touchdown Manager's advantage is ratings volume (634 vs 110). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QB Hero sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Touchdown Manager sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QB Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touchdown Manager has 634 ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of QB Hero's written reviews are positive against 70% of Touchdown Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QB Hero ships an update every 2 months, Touchdown Manager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QB Hero versus Touchdown Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQB HeroTouchdown Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (110 ratings) — better4.4 (634 ratings)
Positive reviews94.3% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings110634 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB94 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRyan WarrenSweet Nitro SL

Customer experience

QB Hero

All ratings110 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.7%

Touchdown Manager

All ratings634 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

User reviews

QB Hero

From 110 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable
  • 🏆 Challenging
  • 🎮 Great for passing time
  • 💯 Well-designed

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Difficult to control throws initially
  • 🤏 Small hitbox for perfect throws
  • 🐌 Receivers start slow then sprint
  • 📉 Some elements contradict gameplay

Touchdown Manager

From 634 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and simple game
  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Great football management experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy gameplay and AI issues
  • 💰 Heavy focus on in-app purchases to progress
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices

Bugs and requests

QB Hero

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes phone when music plays
  • Challenge mode glitches with no balls
  • App closes unexpectedly

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve receiver catching mechanics
  • Adjust throw difficulty for perfects

Touchdown Manager

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when selecting offensive plays
  • Incorrect player positioning on special teams
  • Issues with in-app purchases not being delivered

Requested features

4 requests
  • More control over defensive formations and strategies
  • Ability to customize plays and formations
  • Improved league and trading features
  • Addition of a basketball game mode

In-app purchases

5 purchases

QB Hero

One-time5
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Add 500 Gems$0.99
  • Add 1500 Gems$1.99
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  • Add 5000 Gems$2.99
  • Unlock All & Remove Ads$4.99
5 purchases

Touchdown Manager

One-time5
  • 50 Gold Balls$4.99
  • 100 Gold Balls$9.99
  • 200 Gold Balls$19.99
Show 2 more
  • 500 Gold Balls$49.99
  • 1000 Gold Balls$99.99

Questions

Is QB Hero free?
QB Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Touchdown Manager free?
Touchdown Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QB Hero or Touchdown Manager?
QB Hero is rated higher. QB Hero averages 4.6 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Touchdown Manager averages 4.4 from 634 ratings.
Do QB Hero or Touchdown Manager have ads?
Touchdown Manager shows ads; QB Hero does not.
Which is updated more often, QB Hero or Touchdown Manager?
QB Hero ships an update every 2 months, and Touchdown Manager every 3 months. Most recently, QB Hero was updated on October 13, 2026 and Touchdown Manager on October 12, 2026.

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