# 4th and Goal vs Touchdown Tumble

The clearest difference is rating: 4th and Goal at 3.9 against Touchdown Tumble's 3.0. 4th and Goal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (68% vs 46%). Touchdown Tumble's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Touchdown Tumble sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 4th and Goal asks for nothing beyond the download.

4th and Goal holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4th and Goal has 303 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of 4th and Goal's written reviews are positive against 46% of Touchdown Tumble's.

4th and Goal ships an update every 2 months, Touchdown Tumble every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4th and Goal | Touchdown Tumble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4th-and-goal/id1238382341/reviews)** | [3.0 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchdown-tumble/id6466640916/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **303** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 45.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 511 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Glowmonkey](https://appshunter.io/developer/594750442) | [Solus Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/288859045) |

## What reviewers say

### 4th and Goal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4th-and-goal/id1238382341)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Good customization options for teams and players
- 📱 Works offline without internet requirement
- 🚀 Fast to download and install
- 🎯 Simple and easy-to-learn controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Game is too easy, lacks challenge
- 🐛 Frequent crashes after scoring touchdowns
- 🎮 Passing mechanics are unrealistic and difficult
- 🛡️ Defense AI is too weak and ineffective
- 📊 No in-game scoreboard visibility

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Touchdown Tumble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchdown-tumble/id6466640916)

Experience retro arcade football with dynamic physics. Master running, passing, and jumping through various challenge modes and exhibition games. Compete in a full league season against unique AI teams.

**Highlights:** Retro arcade football gameplay, Dynamic physics engine, Skills challenges, Exhibition games, League play with AI teams, Run, Pass, and Jump mechanics

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| League Play & Challenges | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4th and Goal free?

4th and Goal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Touchdown Tumble free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 4th and Goal or Touchdown Tumble?

4th and Goal is rated higher. 4th and Goal averages 3.9 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while Touchdown Tumble averages 3.0 from 57 ratings.

### Do 4th and Goal or Touchdown Tumble have ads?

4th and Goal shows ads; Touchdown Tumble does not.

### Which is updated more often, 4th and Goal or Touchdown Tumble?

4th and Goal ships an update every 2 months, and Touchdown Tumble every 2 days. Most recently, 4th and Goal was updated on September 23, 2026 and Touchdown Tumble on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*