# CFB Simulator vs Gridiron Dynasty

The clearest difference is ads: CFB Simulator at none against Gridiron Dynasty's shown. CFB Simulator also leads on ratings volume (971 vs 47). Gridiron Dynasty's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CFB Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Gridiron Dynasty sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.7 for Gridiron Dynasty. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CFB Simulator has 971 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.

CFB Simulator ships an update every 4 days, Gridiron Dynasty every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CFB Simulator | Gridiron Dynasty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (971 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cfb-simulator/id6752640167/reviews)** | [4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridiron-dynasty/id6786020594/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **971** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **80.5% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mani Foroughi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840341790) | [Kyle Eckrosh](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786020596) |

## 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 |


### Gridiron Dynasty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridiron-dynasty/id6786020594)

Manage a college football program by recruiting players, handling NIL deals, and setting game plans. Simulate games and make halftime adjustments to lead your team to a national championship. Build a dynasty over multiple seasons.

**Highlights:** Recruit players nationally, Manage NIL deals, Utilize transfer portal, Set and adjust game plans, Simulate games with unit matchups, Compete for national championship, Build program prestige

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gridiron Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CFB Simulator free?

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

### Is Gridiron Dynasty free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CFB Simulator or Gridiron Dynasty?

CFB Simulator is rated higher. CFB Simulator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 971 ratings, while Gridiron Dynasty averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.

### Do CFB Simulator or Gridiron Dynasty have ads?

Gridiron Dynasty shows ads; CFB Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, CFB Simulator or Gridiron Dynasty?

CFB Simulator ships an update every 4 days, and Gridiron Dynasty every 5 days. Most recently, CFB Simulator was updated on October 31, 2026 and Gridiron Dynasty on October 31, 2026.

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