Comparison

Soccer Factor Model vs Home Run Empire

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

Head to head
About

Soccer Factor Model

Features
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The Soccer Factor Model (SFM) brings soccer analytics to your phone. Track your favorite clubs' and players' performance across Europe's top leagues with data-driven insights, based on statistical Bayesian regression models. SFMMO (Soccer Factor Model for Match Outcomes): W/D/L Probabilities Check your favorite club's W/D/L probabilities for the upcoming matchday! Play against our SFMMO each week by submitting your own predictions. SFM: Scoring Probabilities See match-by-match goal scoring probabilities for +1,000 players. Our model calculates the likelihood of 0, 1, 2, or 3+ goals. Predictions for upcoming games are updated weekly throughout the regular season. Sign up for free to also see the SFM's historical predictions, as well as uncertainty bands around each prediction. SFM Tracker Follow your favorite players with curated weekly picks. See how top strikers are performing and discover trending players across the Bundesliga, Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Ligue 1. SFM Universe Browse the complete database of players across all supported leagues. Search, filter, and dive into detailed player profiles. SAR/PAR Skill Metrics Go beyond goals with our proprietary SAR (Skill Above Replacement) and PAR (Performance Above Replacement) metrics. Understand the full picture of a player's contribution. Player X-Ray Deep-dive into individual player profiles with historical performance data, match-by-match breakdowns, and trend analysis. Features: • SFMMO: W/D/L probabilities for 5 major European leagues + title odds • SFM: players' scoring probability predictions for 5 major European leagues • SFM: player leaderboards ranked by model scores • SFM: weekly tracker picks with top performers • SFM: SAR/PAR skill ratings • SFM: Detailed player profiles with historical data • Dark mode design optimized for readability

About

Home Run Empire

Manage a college baseball program as the General Manager. Recruit players, develop talent, and lead your team to championships. Experience every pitch and manage your coaching staff to build a lasting dynasty.

Highlights
  • Recruit and develop players
  • Manage coaching staff
  • Live pitch simulation
  • Advanced player metrics
  • Chase conference and tournament championships
  • Deep dynasty mode
Features
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You are the GM. You recruit. You develop. You chase Omaha — or you get fired trying. Home Run Empire is the best college baseball dynasty sim on iOS. Pick any of the programs and build your empire from the ground up. FEEL EVERY AT-BAT Gameday-style live pitch sim. Every count. Every call. Every consequence is yours. RUN THE PROGRAM Manage coaching staff, job security, prestige, and program trajectory. One bad season and the AD comes calling. BUILD YOUR ROSTER Scout high school phenoms, work the transfer portal, develop your depth chart. Every player has a story. KNOW EVERY PLAYER Advanced metrics for every guy on your roster. OPS, BABIP, K%, contact rate. You'll know who's ready before they do. CHASE OMAHA Conference championships. Tournament runs. Dynasty records that span decades. Build something that lasts. Built by a solo college developer. His last game hit number one in App Store Sports. This time it's baseball. Deep dynasty mode. Free to play. No paywalls on the dynasty. No shortcuts to Omaha.

Screenshots

Soccer Factor Model4 screens
Home Run Empire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soccer Factor Model at none against Home Run Empire's 2. Soccer Factor Model also leads on ads (none vs shown). Home Run Empire's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Home Run Empire sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Soccer Factor Model asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soccer Factor Model ships an update every 2 weeks, Home Run Empire every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Soccer Factor Model versus Home Run Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoccer Factor ModelHome Run Empire
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (65 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—68.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—65 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB74 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMaximilian GobelFinn keating

In-app purchases

None

Soccer Factor Model

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Home Run Empire

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • God Mode$4.99

Questions

Is Soccer Factor Model free?
Soccer Factor Model is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Home Run Empire free?
Home Run Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Soccer Factor Model or Home Run Empire have ads?
Home Run Empire shows ads; Soccer Factor Model does not.
Which is updated more often, Soccer Factor Model or Home Run Empire?
Soccer Factor Model ships an update every 2 weeks, and Home Run Empire every 2 days. Most recently, Soccer Factor Model was updated on November 9, 2026 and Home Run Empire on November 5, 2026.

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