# PolyFootball vs CFB Simulator

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PolyFootball | CFB Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyfootball/id6740756687/reviews) | **[4.8 (910 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cfb-simulator/id6752640167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 209 | **910** |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **81.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 218 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyle Miceli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528198700) | [Mani Foroughi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840341790) |

## What reviewers say

### PolyFootball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyfootball/id6740756687)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Sports, #16 Top Free · Simulation, #62 Top Grossing · Sports, #112 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Cap Increase | $0.99 | one-time |
| Agent | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3X Ticket Boost | $1.99 | one-time |
| PolyFootball Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| 750 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredible potential
- 👍 Very fun and addictive
- 👍 Better than Retro Bowl
- 👍 Great mobile football game
- 👍 Throwing mechanics are fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy catching mechanics
- 🐛 Offensive line issues
- 🐛 Receivers too slow compared to defenders
- 🐛 No quarterback running
- 🐛 Clock ticks too fast

**Reported bugs**

- Cornerbacks teleporting to intercept passes
- Receivers dropping easy passes

**Requested features**

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


### CFB Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cfb-simulator/id6752640167)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Checkpoint Token | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Checkpoint Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sanctions Scenario | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rebuild the Program Scenario | $2.99 | one-time |
| God Mode | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*