# Draftle vs CBB Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CBB Simulator at 80% against Draftle's 10%. CBB Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Draftle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and CBB Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CBB Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CBB Simulator has 698 ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Draftle's written reviews are positive against 80% of CBB Simulator's.

Draftle ships an update every 3 weeks, CBB Simulator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Draftle | CBB Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftle/id6475204180/reviews) | **[4.8 (698 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbb-simulator/id6757019544/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 111 | **698** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brais Castro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604438132) | [Mani Foroughi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840341790) |

## What reviewers say

### Draftle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftle/id6475204180)

Test your football knowledge by guessing a mystery player. Use clues and hints to uncover hidden gems from a vast roster. Enjoy endless entertainment with regularly updated content and a sleek, intuitive design.

**Highlights:** Guess the mystery football player, Unlock clues and hints, Vast roster of players, Regularly updated content, Sleek and intuitive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### CBB Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbb-simulator/id6757019544)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Checkpoint Token | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Checkpoint Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Edition | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Draftle free?

Draftle 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, Draftle or CBB Simulator?

CBB Simulator is rated higher. Draftle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while CBB Simulator averages 4.8 from 698 ratings.

### Do Draftle or CBB Simulator have ads?

Draftle shows ads; CBB Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Draftle or CBB Simulator?

Draftle ships an update every 3 weeks, and CBB Simulator fortnightly. Most recently, Draftle was updated on October 14, 2026 and CBB Simulator on October 21, 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.*
