Comparison

ProGridiron vs Retro Diamond

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Draft dinos and animals
  • Franchise mode with 32 teams
  • Quick play matches
  • Offline play
  • Customizable team management
  • Scenarios and brackets
Features
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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.

About

Retro Diamond

Experience pixel art baseball with intuitive controls and strategic gameplay. Pitch, bat, and steal bases in quick matches. Enjoy a pure, ad-free baseball simulation.

Highlights
  • Pixel art retro graphics
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Multiple pitch types
  • Strategic baserunning
  • Quick match gameplay
  • Offline play
Features
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RETRO DIAMOND: baseball the way you remember it, in pixel art. Bat, pitch, steal bases, and make real strategic calls mid-play, with controls designed for your thumb and the clean spirit of the best retro arcade games. THE DUEL AT THE HEART OF THE GAME Throw 5 pitch types with a single gesture, paint the corners, and face an opposing pitcher who mixes it up every inning. Time your swing to send the ball exactly where you want — from a clean single to a home run. REAL BASERUNNING STRATEGY It's not just a duel: decide where every runner goes, go for the double play on defense, take calculated risks to score. BUILT FOR MOBILE Dedicated touch controls, quick matches you can play between subway stops, no ads, no in-app purchases, no account required. 100% FREE No ads. No in-app purchases. No tracking. Just baseball, wherever you are. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Screenshots

ProGridiron3 screens
Retro Diamond4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ProGridiron at 5.0 against Retro Diamond's 4.0. Retro Diamond's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ProGridiron holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ProGridiron versus Retro Diamond: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProGridironRetro Diamond
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin PetersenMerlin Salesse

Customer experience

ProGridiron

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Retro Diamond

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ProGridiron

No in-app purchases

None

Retro Diamond

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProGridiron free?
ProGridiron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Diamond free?
Retro Diamond is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ProGridiron or Retro Diamond?
ProGridiron is rated higher. ProGridiron averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Retro Diamond averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do ProGridiron or Retro Diamond have ads?
Neither ProGridiron nor Retro Diamond shows ads.

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