# Touchdown Manager vs Sidelines

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Touchdown Manager at 70% against Sidelines's 0%. Touchdown Manager also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (639 vs 4). Sidelines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Touchdown Manager sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Sidelines asks for nothing beyond the download.

Touchdown Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touchdown Manager has 639 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Touchdown Manager's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sidelines's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Touchdown Manager | Sidelines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (639 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchdown-manager/id1160354175/reviews)** | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidelines-football-manager/id1532469446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **639** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sweet Nitro SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259100707) | [Dumbbell Games Yazilim Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620624367) |

## What reviewers say

### Touchdown Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchdown-manager/id1160354175)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Gold Balls | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gold Balls | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gold Balls | $19.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gold Balls | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gold Balls | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Sidelines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidelines-football-manager/id1532469446)

Manage an American football team by making critical decisions through a card-swiping mechanic. Juggle budget, fan support, and team morale to keep your job and win trophies. Your choices determine your team's success and your tenure as coach.

**Highlights:** Card-swiping decision mechanic, Manage budget and fan support, Boost team morale, Compete in leagues, Goal: Stay employed and win trophies, American Football simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Touchdown Manager free?

Touchdown Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sidelines free?

Sidelines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Touchdown Manager or Sidelines?

Touchdown Manager is rated higher. Touchdown Manager averages 4.4 out of 5 from 639 ratings, while Sidelines averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Touchdown Manager or Sidelines have ads?

Touchdown Manager shows ads; Sidelines does not.

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