Comparison

Ugly Pickle vs CBB Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Ugly Pickle

Features
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Ugly Pickle is the companion app for the Ugly Pickle board game.

About

CBB Simulator

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
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Build your college basketball dynasty in the most immersive and strategic College Basketball Simulation available. Recruit elite talent, develop players, manage rotations, and chase national championships. COACH: Start at any program and turn it into a national powerhouse. Manage seasons, rotations, minutes, injuries, and long-term player development as you build a team that dominates year after year. RECRUIT: Scout high school prospects, evaluate skill sets, uncover hidden gems, and compete with rival programs for top talent. Recruit high school players using scouting, interest tracking, and scholarship offers. TRANSFER PORTAL: Navigate the modern era of college basketball by recruiting proven players to fill immediate needs. Retain your core, replace departures, and reshape your roster every offseason through the portal. COACH PROGRESSION: Choose your coaching background and grow through a skill tree. Earn XP from season goals and achievements to unlock perks that enhance recruiting, player development, and offensive/defensive strategy. GAME SIMULATION: Experience detailed action driven by pace and matchups. POSTSEASON TOURNAMENT: Compete in realistic postseason formats, from conference tournaments to the national tournament. Survive single-elimination pressure, neutral-site battles, and Cinderella runs on the road to cutting down the nets. NEWS FEED: Follow the college basketball world through an in-game social feed reacting to all things in your world. CUSTOM LEAGUES: Create custom conferences or use a built-in college basketball structure. Import teams, realign leagues, and design the competitive landscape you want to dominate. Start your dynasty today. Build your roster. Control the tempo. Make history.

Screenshots

Ugly Pickle4 screens
CBB Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ugly Pickle at none against CBB Simulator's 3. Ugly Pickle also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). CBB Simulator's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads and device support 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. CBB Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ugly Pickle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ugly Pickle ships an update monthly, CBB Simulator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ugly Pickle versus CBB Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUgly PickleCBB Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (685 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—79.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—685 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWilliam BeeMani Foroughi

In-app purchases

None

Ugly Pickle

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CBB Simulator

One-time3
  • 1 Checkpoint Token$0.99
  • 5 Checkpoint Tokens$2.99
  • Pro Edition$3.99

Questions

Is Ugly Pickle free?
Ugly Pickle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CBB Simulator free?
CBB Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ugly Pickle or CBB Simulator have ads?
Neither Ugly Pickle nor CBB Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ugly Pickle or CBB Simulator?
Ugly Pickle ships an update monthly, and CBB Simulator fortnightly. Most recently, Ugly Pickle was updated on September 7, 2026 and CBB Simulator on September 26, 2026.

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