# Head Soccer vs XP Soccer

The clearest difference is rating: Head Soccer at 4.7 against XP Soccer's 4.1. Head Soccer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (91K vs 83). XP Soccer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 68%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Head Soccer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and XP Soccer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Head Soccer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Head Soccer has 91K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Head Soccer's written reviews are positive against 77% of XP Soccer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Head Soccer ships an update every 10 days, XP Soccer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Head Soccer | XP Soccer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (91K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-soccer/id487119327/reviews)** | [4.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp-soccer/id6448801985/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91K** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 290 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [D&D Dream Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/338533084) | [David Alvarez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444697550) |

## What reviewers say

### Head Soccer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-soccer/id487119327)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience a fast-paced soccer game with simple, one-second controls. Master unique shots like dragon and ice to defeat opponents and win tournaments. Compete with friends or global players online or via Bluetooth.

**Highlights:** Easy one-second controls, 102 Avatars & Special Shots, 8 Game Modes, PET and BODY Systems, Bluetooth Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer via GameCenter

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30,000 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Devil Unlock ( donate ) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Present Box 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150,000 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mon-K !! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Points | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Henos! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Present Box 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,700,000 Points | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4,300,000 Points | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Timeless game
- 👍 Nostalgic and addictive
- 🎨 Creative characters and powers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Expensive to unlock characters
- 🐛 Unbalanced gameplay
- 🔍 Difficult for new players
- 🔧 Bugs and control issues

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not working properly
- Game crashing and losing progress
- Glitches causing unfair gameplay

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable certain controls for challenges
- More balanced character abilities
- Optimized controls for newer devices
- Easier character unlocking process


### XP Soccer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp-soccer/id6448801985)

Experience retro pixel-art soccer with tight, classic controls. Choose from 56 national teams and compete in various play modes, including tournaments. Customize your team and execute special moves like curve shots.

**Highlights:** Pixel-art graphics, Classic A/B button controls, 56 National Teams, Exhibition and Tournament modes, Formations and Substitutions, Curve Shots, Fouls, Free Kicks, Penalties

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Retro soccer feel
- 👍 Good for offline play
- 👍 Nostalgic experience
- 👍 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay for full game/features
- 🕹️ Bad controls
- 🚫 Can't switch players
- ❌ Fouls called incorrectly
- ❌ Halftime called prematurely

**Reported bugs**

- Publicities cause quitting
- Game freezes/bugs out in final minute of World Cup
- AI players don't move/pass/shoot
- Tournaments don't go beyond group stage
- Can't get last badges

**Requested features**

- Add offline multiplayer (hotspot)
- Add more national teams
- Add lower leagues
- Add skill moves
- Add knockout stages to tournaments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Head Soccer free?

Head Soccer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is XP Soccer free?

XP Soccer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Head Soccer or XP Soccer?

Head Soccer is rated higher. Head Soccer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 91K ratings, while XP Soccer averages 4.1 from 83 ratings.

### Do Head Soccer or XP Soccer have ads?

Head Soccer shows ads; XP Soccer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Head Soccer or XP Soccer?

Head Soccer ships an update every 10 days, and XP Soccer every 2 months. Most recently, Head Soccer was updated on October 25, 2026 and XP Soccer on October 24, 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.*