4th and Goal vs Touchdown Runs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
4th and Goal
Experience a realistic football simulation with plays from real playbooks. Compete in championship games or playoff tournaments, customize your team, and execute strategic plays on offense and defense. Dominate the field and lead your team to victory in this engaging mobile sports game.
- Realistic football simulation
- Plays from high school, college, and pro playbooks
- Championship and Playoff Tournament modes
- Team customization (colors, numbers)
- Defensive strategy (fumbles, interceptions)
- Touchdown celebrations
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This is the mobile version of the hugely popular football game on desktop. Developed by a former professional quarterback, this game offers a genuine and realistic football experience with real plays taken from high school, college, and professional playbooks. Whether you're a seasoned football fan or just looking for an engaging and challenging game, "4th and Goal" is the perfect choice for you. Download now and lead your team to victory! Remember, no punts...it's 4th and Goal. Compete in a single Championship game or battle through a Playoff Tournament. Pick your team and dominate! Choose "My Team" to save your team colors, player numbers, and playoff tournament progress. Set your Touchdown Celebration in the My Team menu. Tip: On defense, if you use the hit button to tackle the ball carrier, you might cause a fumble! Step in front of a pass, and you might get an interception.
Touchdown Runs
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Goal: -Hit football player and run away without getting caught until touchdown Controls: -Swipe left and right.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Touchdown Runs at weekly against 4th and Goal's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
4th and Goal ships an update every 2 months, Touchdown Runs weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 4th and Goal | Touchdown Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (306 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 306 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 511 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glowmonkey | Balzo srl |
Bugs and requests
4th and Goal
Reported bugs
14 issues- Game crashes after scoring touchdowns
- Game crashes during extra point attempts
- Game crashes during field goal kicks
- Movement controls unresponsive in certain areas
- Kickoff return safety/touchback miscalculation
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- Onside kick always results in turnover
- Ball teleports to receiver instead of realistic passing
- Player flopping animation after kickoff return tackle
- Game freezes and closes unexpectedly
- Graphics glitches (blurry ball on field goal)
- Inconsistent fumble recovery mechanics
- All o-linemen wear same number as QB
- Unrealistic player speed parity
- Ball interception impossible on defense
Requested features
19 requests- In-game scoreboard display
- Field goal and punt options
- Quarter system (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th)
- Custom jersey creation instead of NFL team jerseys
- Player name customization on jerseys
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- Catching and tackle animations
- Career mode with player-specific control
- Practice game mode
- 3rd person camera perspective option
- Tournament/league mode
- Realistic difficulty mode
- One-handed control button
- Closer camera angle
- Hurdle/jump mechanics
- Multiple stadiums and weather effects
- Higher interception percentage
- Body type customization
- Pause game functionality clarity
- Option to remove ads for payment
Touchdown Runs
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
4th and Goal
No in-app purchases
Touchdown Runs
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is 4th and Goal free?
Is Touchdown Runs free?
Do 4th and Goal or Touchdown Runs have ads?
Which is updated more often, 4th and Goal or Touchdown Runs?
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