Comparison

Blue 42+ vs Lightning Leagues

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

Head to head
About

Blue 42+

Predict NFL plays in real-time and compete for prizes based on your football knowledge. This skill-based game puts you in the coach's seat, calling every move before the snap. Climb leaderboards and win rewards through various game modes.

Highlights
  • Live play-calling prediction
  • Skill-based gameplay
  • Tournament play (STREAK, ACCURACY)
  • Earn cash and prizes
  • Multiple game modes
  • Real-time data integration
Features
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Step into the role of head coach and call every play before it happens. Blue 42+ lets you prove your NFL knowledge, predict live game action, and win real prizes — all based on skill, not luck. Blue 42+: Call the Game Like a Pro Tired of passive fandom? Blue 42+ puts you in the coach’s seat during real NFL games. Predict every play. Score points. Climb the leaderboard. Compete for real-world rewards. It’s not fantasy — it’s football, reimagined. Your football IQ, your boldness, and your knowledge of the game are all that stand between you and victory. FEATURES: • Live Play-Calling: Predict every play before the snap—run or pass, zone or deep shot. You’re the coach now. • Skill-Based Gameplay: No luck. Just your knowledge of NFL situations, team tendencies, and game flow. • Tournament Play: Compete in STREAK or ACCURACY formats. Or go big with point-wagering strategy games. • Cash & Prizes: Earn your spot at the top of the leaderboard for real rewards. • Game Modes for Every Fan: Play by quarter, half, or full game. Follow your favorite team or call plays for both sides. • Equal Playing Field: Real-time data + in-game officiating ensures fair, fast results. Glitches or game anomalies? They apply equally to all. Whether you’re watching from the couch or the stadium, Blue 42+ turns every snap into your moment to shine. We have not specifically developed for the iPad at this time. It will work on the iPad, but know that it is not designed for it at this time but will be in the future.

About

Lightning Leagues

Experience fantasy football like never before with multiple unique league formats, including a player-stealing Vampire League and fast-paced Elimination League. Compete in real-time with live NFL data and earn rewards through in-app currency.

Highlights
  • Five unique league formats
  • Vampire League (patent-pending)
  • Live NFL data and scoring
  • In-app economy with Bolts and Sparks
  • Push notifications for game updates
  • Leaderboards with tiered ranks
Features
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LIGHTNING LEAGUES — FANTASY FOOTBALL, REIMAGINED Fantasy football has never played like this. Lightning Leagues brings you five electrifying league formats — from the strategy-driven Vampire™ League (patent-pending) to fast-paced Redraft and Best Ball — all powered by live NFL data so every play matters in real time. Whether you're a seasoned fantasy veteran or a first-time player, Lightning Leagues delivers deep competition, smart strategy, and real rewards in a game that charges you up week after week. LEAGUE FORMATS Vampire™ League (patent-pending) — The vampire can steal players from rival rosters when they defeat them. No waiver wire. Pure skill. Elimination League — Every week, the lowest scorer is knocked out. Survive to win. Conference vs. Conference — Choose a side: Lightning or Thunder. Draft from your conference and battle for supremacy all season. Best Ball — Set it and forget it. Your top scorers count automatically each week. No lineup decisions, just results. Redraft League — Free to play. Classic fantasy reimagined with Lightning Leagues' live scoring engine. THE LIGHTNING LEAGUES ECONOMY Bolts — Purchased in-app to enter Specialty Leagues (Vampire™, Elimination, Conference vs. Conference, and Best Ball). Redraft leagues are always free to enter. Sparks — Earned through gameplay and competition. Climb leaderboards, earn Sparks, and spend them in the Sparks Store. Sparks Store — Redeem Sparks for exclusive in-app items and power-ups, including the ultra-rare Dynasty Block. POWERED BY LIVE NFL DATA Real-time player stats updated every play. Live scoring so you feel every touchdown, every fumble. Full NFL season coverage. STAY IN THE GAME Push notifications for scoring updates, trade alerts, lineup reminders, and league activity. Leaderboards with tiered rank indicator rings — Gold, Red, Silver, and Bronze — showing where you stand. Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. Start competing in minutes. Download Lightning Leagues today and bring the thunder.

Screenshots

Blue 42+4 screens
Lightning Leagues4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lightning Leagues at 5.0 against Blue 42+'s 4.1. Blue 42+'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lightning Leagues holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blue 42+ ships an update weekly, Lightning Leagues every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blue 42+ versus Lightning Leagues: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue 42+Lightning Leagues
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (13 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB54 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBlue 42 Investments, LLCLightning App

Customer experience

Blue 42+

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Lightning Leagues

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Blue 42+

No in-app purchases

None

Lightning Leagues

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blue 42+ free?
Blue 42+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightning Leagues free?
Lightning Leagues is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blue 42+ or Lightning Leagues?
Lightning Leagues is rated higher. Blue 42+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Lightning Leagues averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Blue 42+ or Lightning Leagues have ads?
Both Blue 42+ and Lightning Leagues show ads.
Which is updated more often, Blue 42+ or Lightning Leagues?
Blue 42+ ships an update weekly, and Lightning Leagues every 4 days. Most recently, Blue 42+ was updated on September 14, 2026 and Lightning Leagues on September 23, 2026.

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