Comparison

Basketball Longshot vs CBB Simulator

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

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About

Basketball Longshot

Experience a deep basketball simulation with numerous game modes and extensive player customization. Unlock thousands of clothing items and personalize your player's appearance. Utilize the in-game store for daily deals and exclusive add-ons.

Highlights
  • Extensive player customization
  • Thousands of unlockable clothing items
  • Multiple game modes (Longshot, 3-PT Shootout, Time Battle, etc.)
  • In-game store with daily deals
  • Robust court editor add-on
  • Character customization (gender, body, hair, etc.)
Features
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Welcome to Basketball Longshot! As you know, we LOVE basketball games and we're excited to bring you a new basketball experience that is easy to play, but with plenty of depth, challenges and unlockables to keep you coming back for more! The game is really about making baskets and exploring the many locations and game modes that will challenge you in different ways. Keep building up your skills and you will go further and further through the various locations! Stuck inside and want to play a game of horse or complete in a 3-point contest? Say no more! Basketball Longshot offers a ton of ways to get you playing basketball! CUSTMIZATION: We've spent a TON of time giving you one of the most robust character customization experiences in any mobile game! You can customize everything about your player, including gender, body, hair, eyebrows, eyes, beards, name, number and more! Also, there are THOUSANDS of unlockable clothing items available in the game and as you unlock items, you can quickly browse and assign shirts, shorts, hats/headbands, shoes, socks, wristbands armbands, legs, masks and even choose a custom basketball! In-GAME STORE: Use the in-game store to secure daily deals and redeem coins for THOUSANDS of unlockable items. In addition, purchase great add-ons such as a robust court editor, XP boosts, rare items, in-game boosts, extra coins and more! ------------------ GAME MODES: There are over TEN different game modes available in Basketball Longshot: LONGSHOT: This is the core game mode for Basketball Longshot (duh!) and is really the reason we named our game what it is. The concept is simple. Every time you make a shot, you move back a bit. Keep making shots and you will move down the court and through our wonderful locations! 3-PT SHOOTOUT: You know the drill! 5 racks, with 5 balls in each rack. The first four balls in each rack are worth one point and the last ball, aka the "money ball" is worth three points. TIME BATTLE: Make as many shots as you can in 2 minutes from increasing distances. The game play is similar to Longshot, but a miss will not end your game but you will not move back until you make a shot from your current position. TIME BATTLE 50: Just like Time Battle, you have 2 minutes to make as many shots as you can from increasing distances, but in this mode you start 50 spots back, adding a significant challenge, right from the start. RANDOM SHOTS: In this game mode, you will take 20 shots from random locations on the basketball court. 50 SHOTS: Similar to Longshot, how far can you go in 50 shots? SHOT MAKER: We LOVE this game mode! You'll take 20 shots from random locations on the court and in unique places in the surrounding area. This could be on top of buildings, at the top of the arena, in the stands and more! 3PT CONTEST (VS CPU): Can you win a 3-round 3pt contest vs CPU players? 3-RACK 3-POINT SHOOTOUT: A quicker version of the 3-point shootout that uses 3 ball racks instead of 5. HORSE (VS CPU): Can you win a game of HORSE against a CPU player? Choose an opponent from more than 100 different CPU players, each with his or her own skill levels! SKILLS CHALLENGE: How quickly can you make a shot from 10 different court locations, including a half-court and three-quarter-court shot? HOOP FINDER: Make a basket at various hoops positioned at interesting places across various game locations. DAILY CHALLENGE: Each day, you will have 3 chances to make a difficult shot from a different location for a BIG bonus! Resets every 24 hours. ------------------ WHAT'S NEXT: We've got some GREAT things planned for Basketball Longshot! Start leveling up your player because MULTIPLAYER and CAREER-MODE game modes are coming next! Stay tuned as we are committed to making Basketball Longshot a game that you will enjoy for a long time!

About

CBB Simulator

Build and manage your college basketball team to national championship glory. Recruit top talent, develop players, and strategize rotations. Navigate the transfer portal and customize your league for ultimate control.

Highlights
  • Recruit elite talent
  • Develop players and manage rotations
  • Navigate the transfer portal
  • Coach progression and skill tree
  • Detailed game simulation
  • Postseason tournament play
  • Custom league creation
Features
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Build your college basketball dynasty in the most immersive and strategic College Basketball Simulation available. Recruit elite talent, develop players, manage rotations, and chase national championships. COACH: Start at any program and turn it into a national powerhouse. Manage seasons, rotations, minutes, injuries, and long-term player development as you build a team that dominates year after year. RECRUIT: Scout high school prospects, evaluate skill sets, uncover hidden gems, and compete with rival programs for top talent. Recruit high school players using scouting, interest tracking, and scholarship offers. TRANSFER PORTAL: Navigate the modern era of college basketball by recruiting proven players to fill immediate needs. Retain your core, replace departures, and reshape your roster every offseason through the portal. COACH PROGRESSION: Choose your coaching background and grow through a skill tree. Earn XP from season goals and achievements to unlock perks that enhance recruiting, player development, and offensive/defensive strategy. GAME SIMULATION: Experience detailed action driven by pace and matchups. POSTSEASON TOURNAMENT: Compete in realistic postseason formats, from conference tournaments to the national tournament. Survive single-elimination pressure, neutral-site battles, and Cinderella runs on the road to cutting down the nets. NEWS FEED: Follow the college basketball world through an in-game social feed reacting to all things in your world. CUSTOM LEAGUES: Create custom conferences or use a built-in college basketball structure. Import teams, realign leagues, and design the competitive landscape you want to dominate. Start your dynasty today. Build your roster. Control the tempo. Make history.

Screenshots

Basketball Longshot4 screens
CBB Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CBB Simulator at none against Basketball Longshot's shown. CBB Simulator also leads on ratings volume (705 vs 5). Basketball Longshot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Basketball Longshot sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and CBB Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Basketball Longshot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CBB Simulator has 705 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basketball Longshot ships an update every 2 days, CBB Simulator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Basketball Longshot versus CBB Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasketball LongshotCBB Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.8 (705 ratings)
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5705 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid ZolnierMani Foroughi

Customer experience

Basketball Longshot

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CBB Simulator

All ratings690 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative11.7%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Basketball Longshot

One-time10
  • Rare Item of the Day #3$0.99
  • Rare Item of the Day #2$0.99
  • Rare Item of the Day #1$0.99
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  • Rare Item of the Day #4$0.99
  • Boost: Meet Me Half Way$1.99
  • Court Editor$1.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • One-Time 50,000 XP Boost$9.99
  • One-Time 100,000 XP Boost$49.99
  • One-Time 200,000 XP Boost$99.99
3 purchases

CBB Simulator

One-time3
  • 1 Checkpoint Token$0.99
  • 5 Checkpoint Tokens$2.99
  • Pro Edition$3.99

Questions

Is Basketball Longshot free?
Basketball Longshot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CBB Simulator free?
CBB Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basketball Longshot or CBB Simulator?
Basketball Longshot is rated higher. Basketball Longshot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CBB Simulator averages 4.8 from 705 ratings.
Do Basketball Longshot or CBB Simulator have ads?
Basketball Longshot shows ads; CBB Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Basketball Longshot or CBB Simulator?
Basketball Longshot ships an update every 2 days, and CBB Simulator fortnightly. Most recently, Basketball Longshot was updated on October 29, 2026 and CBB Simulator on October 28, 2026.

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