# CFB Simulator vs DraftBattle

CFB Simulator and DraftBattle both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of CFB Simulator's written reviews are positive against 40% of DraftBattle's. CFB Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown). DraftBattle's advantage is chart position (#135 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CFB Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and DraftBattle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CFB Simulator against 4.8 for DraftBattle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 995 and 546 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of CFB Simulator's written reviews are positive against 40% of DraftBattle's.

CFB Simulator ships an update every 4 days, DraftBattle every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CFB Simulator | DraftBattle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (995 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cfb-simulator/id6752640167/reviews)** | [4.8 (546 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftbattle/id6766989829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **995** | 546 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#135** |
| Size | 45 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mani Foroughi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840341790) | [Pedro Marques](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896343944) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### DraftBattle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftbattle/id6766989829)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Build and compete with your ultimate basketball team. Draft legendary players, strategize your lineup, and battle real players in various game modes to climb the ranks and prove your team-building prowess.

**Highlights:** Build ultimate basketball teams, Draft legendary players, Compete against real players, Multiple game modes, Climb the rankings, Strategic team building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Redrafts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Redrafts | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Repositions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Energy | $5.99 | one-time |
| 40 Energy | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Energy Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Energy Pass | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CFB Simulator free?

CFB Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DraftBattle free?

DraftBattle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CFB Simulator or DraftBattle?

CFB Simulator is rated higher. CFB Simulator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 995 ratings, while DraftBattle averages 4.8 from 546 ratings.

### Do CFB Simulator or DraftBattle have ads?

DraftBattle shows ads; CFB Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, CFB Simulator or DraftBattle?

CFB Simulator ships an update every 4 days, and DraftBattle every 6 days. Most recently, CFB Simulator was updated on November 8, 2026 and DraftBattle on November 9, 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.*