ProGridiron vs Most Valuable Coach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Most Valuable Coach
Manage a professional football franchise as Head Coach. Oversee roster, game planning, and player management from training camp to the playoffs. Make critical decisions on and off the field to lead your team to championships.
- Full season flow management
- Interactive gameday play calling
- Custom play design
- Draft scouting and trades
- Free agency and contract negotiations
- Salary cap management
- Career legacy tracking
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Most Valuable Coach puts you in the headset as Head Coach of a pro football franchise. Create your coach, choose your team, and run every part of the operation from training camp through the playoffs and beyond. Your job is bigger than calling plays. Manage a 60-man camp roster through preseason exhibitions, then cut down to a 53-man squad before the regular season kicks off. Each week follows a real coaching rhythm: run practice, meet with your coordinators, set your game plan, handle the media and the front office, then take the field on gameday. On gameday, call offensive and defensive plays play-by-play or sim the matchup. Use stock schemes or build your own in the Play Designer. Practice bonuses, coordinator tips, and weekly preparation all feed into how your team performs when it matters. Off the field, you are the general manager too. Scout draft prospects by region, trade picks on draft day, sign free agents, claim players off waivers, and manage contracts against the salary cap. Extensions, holdouts, practice squad moves, and trades shape your roster for this week and for years to come. Keep the owner satisfied, respond to press conferences, and step into the locker room when morale drops. Player relationships, injuries, and team chemistry affect results on Sundays. Rivalry games, owner challenges, and storyline moments add pressure as your reputation grows. Compete through a full regular season and postseason bracket. Earn job offers, chase legacy milestones, and push for multiple championships across a long career. Difficulty settings from Easy to Legendary let you choose how punishing the league feels. Features include: Full season flow: preseason, regular season, playoffs, draft, and offseason Interactive gameday with play calling and simulation options Custom play design and playbook management Draft scouting, draft board, and draft-day trades Free agency, waiver wire, trades, and contract negotiations Salary cap management and roster compliance Coaching staff, practice drills, and weekly game planning Press conferences, owner meetings, and locker room decisions League standings, stats, awards, achievements, and career legacy Save your career and continue anytime Your first season is free to play. Unlock the full franchise to continue your career beyond Year One. Most Valuable Coach is a work of fiction. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the NFL, any professional football league, or any real teams or players. License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ProGridiron at 5.0 against Most Valuable Coach's 2.8. ProGridiron also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Most Valuable Coach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ProGridiron asks for nothing beyond the download.
ProGridiron holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.
| Parameter | ProGridiron | Most Valuable Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Kevin Petersen | Cameron Howard |
Customer experience
ProGridiron
Most Valuable Coach
In-app purchases
ProGridiron
No in-app purchases
Most Valuable Coach
- Full Unlock$3.99
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