Comparison

PolyFootball 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

PolyFootball

Build your ultimate football dynasty by drafting players, managing your roster, and competing in fast-paced arcade gameplay. Create your own player and rise to stardom, or lead your franchise to championship glory. Earn rewards and unlock new content as you play.

Highlights
  • Team drafting and management
  • Player creation and career progression
  • Fast-paced arcade gameplay
  • Roster management and trades
  • Unlockable content and rewards
  • Unique player attributes
Features
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Step onto the field with PolyFootball and build your dream dynasty! FAST ARCADE FOOTBALL Pick it up in seconds, with plenty of depth when you want it. • Drag to aim and release to throw, or tap with a second finger for a bullet pass into a tight window • Swipe to slide in the pocket, juke defenders, dive for the line, or hold to truck through tacklers • Play with a joystick or classic swipe controls • Bone-rattling tackles, big hits that send helmets flying, and replays to relive them • Kick into the wind, choose deep kickoffs or squibs, and return kicks and punts live CAREER MODE Create your player and start from nothing as a Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver or Kicker. • Play for the high school state title, earn scholarship offers and make your name in college • Raise your draft stock at the Combine, ace the pre-draft interview and walk across the stage on draft night • Earn your playing time by impressing your coach in practice and when your number is called • Face the media in press conferences, sign sponsorship deals and negotiate your own contracts • Test free agency, take workouts and tryouts, or ask for a trade • Spend your earnings on a starter home, a suburban upgrade or a mansion with a garage, home gym, game room and trophy room FRANCHISE MODE Take control of your team's future and chase the ultimate prize - a PolyBowl. • Make draft picks, scout prospects and develop your rookies • Build multi-player trades, sign free agents and steal talent from other teams' practice squads • Manage the salary cap with contracts, signing bonuses and early extensions • Hire coordinators, handle injuries and keep your locker room happy • Follow the league on Bitter, where fans react to every upset, trade and meltdown MORE WAYS TO PLAY • Exhibition: pick any matchup, or sit back and watch it play out • Online: take on real players head to head • Playbook Editor: design your own plays and call them in game (PolyFootball Pro) UNLOCK AND CUSTOMIZE • Footballs (some designed by PolyFootball fans!), fields and trails • Touchdown celebrations • Player upgrades and achievements • Refer a Friend and earn rewards together Whether you want to build a dynasty or become a legend, PolyFootball lets you leave your mark.

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

PolyFootball4 screens
CFB Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CFB Simulator at 4.8 against PolyFootball's 3.8. CFB Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 62%). PolyFootball's advantage is chart position (#8 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PolyFootball sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and CFB Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CFB Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 209 and 910 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of PolyFootball's written reviews are positive against 81% of CFB Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PolyFootball versus CFB Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyFootballCFB Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (209 ratings)4.8 (910 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews81.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings209910 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyle MiceliMani Foroughi

Customer experience

PolyFootball

All ratings209 ratings
Positive64.6%
Neutral12.4%
Negative23.0%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral19.4%
Negative18.7%

CFB Simulator

All ratings910 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative8.5%

Bugs and requests

PolyFootball

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cornerbacks teleporting to intercept passes
  • Receivers dropping easy passes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more positions like tight end, punter, and another linebacker
  • Implement a career mode
  • Improve the tutorial and onboarding experience

CFB Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

PolyFootball

One-time8
  • 100 Tickets$0.99
  • Permanent Cap Increase$0.99
  • Agent$1.99
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  • 250 Tickets$1.99
  • 3X Ticket Boost$1.99
  • PolyFootball Pro$2.99
  • 750 Tickets$4.99
  • 2000 Tickets$9.99
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 PolyFootball free?
PolyFootball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CFB Simulator free?
CFB Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PolyFootball or CFB Simulator?
CFB Simulator is rated higher. PolyFootball averages 3.8 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while CFB Simulator averages 4.8 from 910 ratings.
Do PolyFootball or CFB Simulator have ads?
PolyFootball shows ads; CFB Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, PolyFootball or CFB Simulator?
PolyFootball ships an update every 4 days, and CFB Simulator every 4 days. Most recently, PolyFootball was updated on October 18, 2026 and CFB Simulator on October 18, 2026.

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