Comparison

Pocket GM vs CFB Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Pocket GM

Take control of a professional basketball franchise, managing player acquisitions through drafting, trading, and free agency. Build a winning team, develop talent, and watch games unfold with detailed play-by-play commentary. Create your ultimate basketball dynasty.

Highlights
  • Master the draft
  • Execute trades
  • Sign free agents
  • Build management network
  • Watch play-by-play games
  • Customize rosters
  • Hire coaches and scouts
Features
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Following the popular Pocket GM: Football series, it's now time to take charge of a Basketball Franchise and sign, trade and draft players to create a the ultimate dynasty in Pocket GM. - Master the Draft: Scout and pick the stars of the future - Trade to Success: Win now, or stock up on draft picks - Pick Up Gems: Build out your team through free agency - Behind The Scenes: Construct a top management and scout network - Watch It Play Out: Watch games play-by-play and track the stats of key players - Customise: Create your own rosters (or import from community) to maximise immersion REPLAYABILITY: Use default players, random rosters or import teams created by the fantastic community. Every game is different and presents a new challenge. CONTROL: Become the General Manager of a Pro Basketball Team and build your dynasty. Hire your coaches, scouts and physios, all with unique traits and schemes, then sign and release players, make trades and draft future stars. Coach your players from rough diamonds to the hall of fame. WATCH: Watch each basketball game play out in amazing play-by-play detail, as momentum shifts from team to team. See your franchise win the Championship and stars build their own legacy. STRATEGY: Go all in to win now, or tank for a chance at #1 draft pick through the lottery - it's up to you! Build your Basketball Dynasty! SHARE: Join the community on reddit and help develop the game to be even better. You determine what features come next.

About

CFB Simulator

Build a college football dynasty by recruiting players, developing talent, and calling plays. Manage seasons, depth charts, and injuries to achieve national championships. Navigate the transfer portal and customize your coaching abilities to lead your team to victory.

Highlights
  • Recruit high school prospects
  • Develop player skills
  • Manage depth charts and injuries
  • Navigate the transfer portal
  • Customize coaching abilities
  • Detailed play-by-play simulation
  • Customizable playoff formats
Features
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Build your college football dynasty in the most immersive and strategic CFB simulation available. Recruit stars, develop players, call plays, and chase national championships. Every decision shapes your legacy. COACH: Start at any school and turn it into a powerhouse. Manage seasons, depth charts, injuries, and long-term growth as you build a program that rises and stays at the top. RECRUIT: Scout high school prospects, uncover hidden gems, build relationships, and battle rival programs for top talent. Recruit high school players using scouting, interest tracking, and scholarship offers. TRANSFER PORTAL: Navigate the modern era of college football by recruiting proven players to fill roster gaps. Retain your stars, replace departures, and reshape your roster every offseason. COACH PROGRESSION: Choose your coaching background and upgrade your abilities through a detailed skill tree. Earn XP from season goals and unlock perks that improve recruiting, development, and on-field performance. GAME SIMULATION: Experience detailed play-by-play action as your team competes for conference titles and playoff berths. Track stats, adjust depth charts, manage fatigue, and handle injuries throughout the season. PLAYOFF SYSTEM: Compete in customizable playoff formats, including 4, 8, 12, and 16-team brackets. Win your conference and fight through intense postseason matchups on the road to the national championship. SOCIAL MEDIA FEED: Follow the college football world through an in-game social feed that reacts to wins, losses, commitments, and transfers. Post as your coach to build your personal brand. CUSTOM LEAGUES: Create your own conference structure or use the built-in college football layout. Import your own teams and design the league you want to compete in. Start your dynasty today. Build your team. Run the league. Make history.

Screenshots

Pocket GM4 screens
CFB Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CFB Simulator at Free against Pocket GM's $2.99. CFB Simulator also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Pocket GM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CFB Simulator is free to download; Pocket GM costs $2.99 up front. CFB Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pocket GM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pocket GM against 4.8 for CFB Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 974 and 995 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Pocket GM's written reviews are positive against 80% of CFB Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket GM ships an update every 2 months, CFB Simulator every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pocket GM versus CFB Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket GMCFB Simulator
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (974 ratings) — better4.8 (995 ratings)
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings974995 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan HowellMani Foroughi

Customer experience

Pocket GM

All ratings936 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative15.3%

CFB Simulator

All ratings943 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral11.2%
Negative8.8%

Bugs and requests

Pocket GM

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Players not getting awards or breaking records despite good stats
  • Combine percentages being multiples of 10
  • Player position change boosting team overall significantly

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to adjust cap space
  • Baseball game
  • Soccer version
  • Filter to only see own team matchups
  • Hockey game
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  • NCAA Football game
  • MLB game

CFB Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pocket GM

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

CFB Simulator

One-time5
  • 1 Checkpoint Token$0.99
  • 5 Checkpoint Tokens$2.99
  • Sanctions Scenario$2.99
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  • Rebuild the Program Scenario$2.99
  • God Mode$3.99

Questions

Is Pocket GM free?
Pocket GM costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CFB Simulator free?
CFB Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket GM or CFB Simulator?
Pocket GM is rated higher. Pocket GM averages 4.9 out of 5 from 974 ratings, while CFB Simulator averages 4.8 from 995 ratings.
Do Pocket GM or CFB Simulator have ads?
Neither Pocket GM nor CFB Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket GM or CFB Simulator?
Pocket GM ships an update every 2 months, and CFB Simulator every 4 days. Most recently, Pocket GM was updated on November 8, 2026 and CFB Simulator on November 8, 2026.

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