First and Ten vs ProGridiron
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First and Ten
Experience classic, top-down football with a retro feel. Enjoy simple tap and swipe controls for running, passing, and kicking. Customize your team and climb the ranks in Season Mode.
- Classic top-down football gameplay
- Simple tap & swipe controls
- Season Mode with 32 teams
- Team color customization
- One-handed portrait play
- Special teams and defensive plays
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First and Ten brings classic, top-down football to your phone with a cool retro feel. Drive the field with simple tap & swipe controls, hit timing-based passes, kick field goals or punts, and make defensive stops on the other side of the ball. Face 32 city teams in Season Mode and climb the ranks on your road from Rookie to GOAT. Dial in your look with team color customization—helmet, jersey, pants, and end zones—and earn upgrades to strengthen your squad over time. On the field, you’ll see real football moments: first-downs, extra points and two-point tries, punts, field goals, interceptions, even safeties. Games are quick, satisfying, and easy to play one-handed. Whether you’re threading a slant to WR1, scrambling to buy time, or drilling the game-winner through the uprights, First and Ten captures old-school vibes with modern mobile polish. Features: Authentic 11-on-11 gameplay Run, pass, kick, and defend with smart CPU opponents and quick action. One-handed, portrait play Top-down vertical field designed for casual, but exciting play. Season Mode & progression Face 32 city teams, track your record, and rank up through Rookie → Veteran → All Pro → Hall of Fame → MVP → Icon → Legend → GOAT. Team customization Pick your colors (helmet, jersey, pants, end zones) with retro-clean pixel art. Simple controls, real decisions Tap to snap and pass, swipe to move, choose punts/field goals/two-point tries at key moments. Hold/release for stronger throws. Special teams included Extra points, two-point conversions, punts, field goals—plus interceptions and safeties. Retro look, modern feel Pixel-art players, a classic scoreboard font, crowd cheers, and tight game pacing. Play your way Quick games that fit your day; great for short breaks and long seasons alike. Fair monetization Mobile version is ad-supported with optional rewarded ads for helpful bonuses; no account required.
ProGridiron
Build a football dynasty by drafting unique characters and managing a team through seasons. Enjoy quick matches or deep franchise modes with simple, intuitive controls. Play anywhere offline with family-friendly cartoon graphics.
- Draft dinos and animals
- Franchise mode with 32 teams
- Quick play matches
- Offline play
- Customizable team management
- Scenarios and brackets
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PROGRIDIRON — FRANCHISE Draft a squad of dinos and animals, flick your way down the field, and build a football dynasty. Pick up a quick game in seconds — or sink a whole season into a 32-team franchise. Simple to play: drag back to set your aim and power, then release to throw, kick, or run. Easy to learn, with enough depth to keep you coming back. QUICK PLAY Pick your teams, set the clock, and play a one-off game whenever you want a fast match. RUN A FRANCHISE Take control of one of 32 teams and guide it across seasons: - Draft rookies and develop your young core - Work the trade block and free agency - Scout players all season long - Upgrade your stadium, rebrand, or relocate the team - Manage your finances and grow your fanbase - Battle through the playoffs for a title - Build a legacy — retired GMs, coaches, and owners live on in your league's history SCENARIOS & BRACKETS Jump into hand-crafted moments and win the situation, or build your own custom playoff brackets. PLAYS ANYWHERE The entire game runs on your device — no account, no connection required. Take it on a flight, a road trip, or anywhere off the grid. YOUR SAVES, YOUR WAY Keep multiple franchises going at once with separate save slots and player profiles. Export a save to back it up or move it to another device, then import it whenever you like. FAMILY-FRIENDLY A roster of cartoon dinosaurs and animals with no graphic content — just football the whole family can enjoy. - iPhone & iPad - No ads. No in-app purchases. - Plays fully offline Got feedback or an idea for a feature? Email kevinpetersen2110@gmail.com — I read every message.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ProGridiron at none against First and Ten's shown. ProGridiron also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). First and Ten's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | First and Ten | ProGridiron |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glowmonkey | Kevin Petersen |
Customer experience
First and Ten
ProGridiron
In-app purchases
First and Ten
No in-app purchases
ProGridiron
No in-app purchases
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