# Pro Basketball Sim vs DraftBattle

Pro Basketball Sim and DraftBattle both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Pro Basketball Sim's written reviews are positive against 44% of DraftBattle's. Pro Basketball Sim also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). DraftBattle's advantage is chart position (#112 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pro Basketball Sim sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and DraftBattle sells 18 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 Pro Basketball Sim against 4.8 for DraftBattle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 636 and 498 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Pro Basketball Sim's written reviews are positive against 44% of DraftBattle's.

Pro Basketball Sim ships an update every 2 days, DraftBattle every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Basketball Sim | DraftBattle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (636 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-basketball-sim/id6758567890/reviews)** | [4.8 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftbattle/id6766989829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **636** | 498 |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#112** |
| Size | 54 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LOGAN TAYLOR RICH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855757495) | [Pedro Marques](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896343944) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro Basketball Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-basketball-sim/id6758567890)

Experience an in-depth basketball career simulation from childhood to professional leagues. Develop your skills, manage finances, and make crucial decisions to shape your legacy. Interact with your virtual world and strive to become the greatest of all time.

**Highlights:** Craft playstyle from childhood, Advance through high school, college, and pro leagues, Upgrade attributes and playstyles, Make investments and collect endorsements, Purchase equipment and assets, Interact with fans, friends, and family, Negotiate contracts and demand trades

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shooting Sleeve (Level 5) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Headband (Level 5) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sneakers (Level 5) | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| GOAT Mode (Full Game) | $14.99 | one-time |
| GOAT Mode (Full Game) | $17.49 | one-time |
| GOAT Mode (Full Game) | $19.99 | one-time |
| GOAT Mode (Full Game) | $22.49 | one-time |
| GOAT Mode (Full Game) | $24.99 | one-time |
| GOAT Mode (Full Game) | $27.49 | one-time |
| GOAT Mode (Full Game) | $29.99 | one-time |


### DraftBattle

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

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Build a fantasy basketball team based on daily themes and compete against real players. Take control during clutch moments of simulated games to secure victory and climb the ranks. Offers daily challenges and progression systems for continuous engagement.

**Highlights:** Themed fantasy basketball drafts, Compete against real opponents, In-game clutch moment control, Daily prompts and leaderboards, Player progression and ranks, Free-to-play with optional purchases

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Redrafts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Repositions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy 1h | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Redrafts | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Rewinds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Repositions | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Redrafts | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Rewinds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Repositions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy 24h | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Energy | $5.99 | one-time |
| 40 Energy | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy 7 Days | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Energy Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Energy Pass | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro Basketball Sim free?

Pro Basketball Sim 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, Pro Basketball Sim or DraftBattle?

Pro Basketball Sim is rated higher. Pro Basketball Sim averages 4.8 out of 5 from 636 ratings, while DraftBattle averages 4.8 from 498 ratings.

### Do Pro Basketball Sim or DraftBattle have ads?

Both Pro Basketball Sim and DraftBattle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pro Basketball Sim or DraftBattle?

Pro Basketball Sim ships an update every 2 days, and DraftBattle every 5 days. Most recently, Pro Basketball Sim was updated on October 31, 2026 and DraftBattle on October 31, 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.*