Touchdown Hero vs 4th and Goal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Touchdown Hero
Compete in a football game for cash prizes and real-world rewards. Master offensive plays, use fakes and spins to evade defenders, and challenge players globally. Unlock teams and enjoy a unique slow-motion feature.
- Compete for real cash prizes
- Skillz game platform integration
- Unique slow-motion feature
- Easy to learn, hard to master controls
- Play 1v1 against friends
- Unlock favorite teams
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Welcome to Touchdown Hero, the Skillz-powered football game where you can compete with friends, ace the competition, and win big cash prizes. (where available)! THROW LIKE A PRO! Choose the right scheme and swiftly rush down the field. Use fakes, pushes, and spins to avoid being tackled by aggressive defenders. Challenge people around the world with Skillz, a competition platform complete with leaderboards, trophies, physical or virtual prizes, and an amazing loyalty program that rewards you just for playing! Skillz: eSports for Everyone. Features • Skillz game platform - Play for real world prizes against other players around the world •Unique slow-motion feature • Easy to learn, hard to master controls • Play 1v1 against your friends • Compete For Real Cash Prizes! • Play in online tournaments with your football friends •Unlock your favorite Team If you have any questions about the game, feel free to contact us at support@cherrypickgames.com If you have any questions about the Skillz platform please contact: support@skillz.com While you’re in the sharing mood, go ahead and throw us a like on Facebook too www.facebook.com/cherrypickgames
4th and Goal
Experience a realistic football simulation with plays from real playbooks. Compete in championship games or playoff tournaments, customize your team, and execute strategic plays on offense and defense. Dominate the field and lead your team to victory in this engaging mobile sports game.
- Realistic football simulation
- Plays from high school, college, and pro playbooks
- Championship and Playoff Tournament modes
- Team customization (colors, numbers)
- Defensive strategy (fumbles, interceptions)
- Touchdown celebrations
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This is the mobile version of the hugely popular football game on desktop. Developed by a former professional quarterback, this game offers a genuine and realistic football experience with real plays taken from high school, college, and professional playbooks. Whether you're a seasoned football fan or just looking for an engaging and challenging game, "4th and Goal" is the perfect choice for you. Download now and lead your team to victory! Remember, no punts...it's 4th and Goal. Compete in a single Championship game or battle through a Playoff Tournament. Pick your team and dominate! Choose "My Team" to save your team colors, player numbers, and playoff tournament progress. Set your Touchdown Celebration in the My Team menu. Tip: On defense, if you use the hit button to tackle the ball carrier, you might cause a fumble! Step in front of a pass, and you might get an interception.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Touchdown Hero at none against 4th and Goal's shown. Touchdown Hero also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.9) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Touchdown Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 779 and 305 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Touchdown Hero's written reviews are positive against 68% of 4th and Goal's.
Touchdown Hero ships an update every 6 weeks, 4th and Goal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Touchdown Hero | 4th and Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (779 ratings) — better | 3.9 (305 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better | 67.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 779 — better | 305 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 380 MB | 511 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cherrypick Games S.A. | Glowmonkey |
Customer experience
Touchdown Hero
4th and Goal
User reviews
Touchdown Hero
From 779 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💎 Nostalgic pixel art style
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues (unable to connect to internet)
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Monetization changes ruined the experience
4th and Goal
From 305 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Good customization options for teams and players
- 📱 Works offline without internet requirement
- 🚀 Fast to download and install
- 🎯 Simple and easy-to-learn controls
Room to improve
- ⚠️ Game is too easy, lacks challenge
- 🐛 Frequent crashes after scoring touchdowns
- 🎮 Passing mechanics are unrealistic and difficult
- 🛡️ Defense AI is too weak and ineffective
- 📊 No in-game scoreboard visibility
Bugs and requests
Touchdown Hero
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes on startup
- Connectivity issues prevent gameplay
- Unlocking features not working as intended
Requested features
3 requests- Bring back the classic endless mode
- Add more team and character customization options
- Improve matchmaking and online features
4th and Goal
Reported bugs
14 issues- Game crashes after scoring touchdowns
- Game crashes during extra point attempts
- Game crashes during field goal kicks
- Movement controls unresponsive in certain areas
- Kickoff return safety/touchback miscalculation
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- Onside kick always results in turnover
- Ball teleports to receiver instead of realistic passing
- Player flopping animation after kickoff return tackle
- Game freezes and closes unexpectedly
- Graphics glitches (blurry ball on field goal)
- Inconsistent fumble recovery mechanics
- All o-linemen wear same number as QB
- Unrealistic player speed parity
- Ball interception impossible on defense
Requested features
19 requests- In-game scoreboard display
- Field goal and punt options
- Quarter system (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th)
- Custom jersey creation instead of NFL team jerseys
- Player name customization on jerseys
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- Catching and tackle animations
- Career mode with player-specific control
- Practice game mode
- 3rd person camera perspective option
- Tournament/league mode
- Realistic difficulty mode
- One-handed control button
- Closer camera angle
- Hurdle/jump mechanics
- Multiple stadiums and weather effects
- Higher interception percentage
- Body type customization
- Pause game functionality clarity
- Option to remove ads for payment
In-app purchases
Touchdown Hero
No in-app purchases
4th and Goal
No in-app purchases
Questions
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