Fantasy Mogul
For hardcore sports fans and management simulation enthusiasts seeking deep roster control and realistic coaching mechanics.
The Program: College Football
Snapshot
Who is Fantasy Mogul?
Delivering deep, realistic sports management simulations for hardcore fans across professional and collegiate leagues.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 6Last updated
The Program: College Football
v1.16.10
5mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Fantasy Mogul?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Mobile sports management simulations
Scale
indie
Target audience
Hardcore sports fans and management simulation enthusiasts seeking deep roster control and realistic coaching mechanics.
Origin
Founded in 2007 in Seattle, the company established itself as a top revenue generator on the Facebook platform.
Signature Patterns
- •Specialization in 'Pro GM' simulations featuring roster building and card-collecting mechanics.
- •Consistent freemium monetization via ad-supported play and premium currency IAPs.
- •Strategic use of media partnerships (CBSSports.com) to drive brand recognition.
- •High-frequency update cadence to align with real-world sports seasons.
Portfolio momentum
Released 25 updates across 6 apps in the last 6 months, maintaining an active development cycle for the entire portfolio.
Company profile
medium confidence- Headquarters
- Seattle, USA
- Founded
- 2007
Portfolio
What does Fantasy Mogul ship?
Apps
6 apps analysed
Collection aspect serves as a primary driver for daily engagement
- Collecting historical and current player rosters provides long-term entertainment for baseball fans
- Persistent loading screen stalls prevent users from accessing the game interface entirely
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Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.
Based on 2 of 6 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (1)
- United States2 / 2
Core markets (2/2 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
0
Positive apps
2
Neutral / mixed
0
Negative apps
65/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does Fantasy Mogul compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(3)
With over 7 million reviews and a 15-year history, this is the definitive market leader in the sports management simulation niche.
Dominates the baseball management niche with massive scale and a consistent six-month update cadence that keeps the product fresh.
Both apps target hockey enthusiasts through freemium card-collection mechanics and team management systems, competing directly for the same mobile sports simulation audience.
Contenders(12)
Strong performance in the casual baseball space with a focus on quick, competitive match-ups.
Both apps target hockey fans via freemium mobile models, forcing a choice between management-heavy card collection and arcade-style gameplay.
Both apps target the ice hockey sports gaming segment, competing for user time spent on team management and roster development.
Directly competes for the licensed MLB audience with a similar management-focused feature set.
A massive, long-standing competitor with over 2.6 million reviews, serving the core sports management audience.
Expands the management genre into field hockey, targeting a different segment of the global sports market.
Directly competes in the 'Manager' sub-genre with a focus on realistic club management and tactical depth.
Both apps target hockey fans via freemium mobile sports management, but Ice League Hockey captures users seeking deep simulation and customization over the card-collection mechanics found in Franchise Hockey: Pro GM.
Both apps compete for the same mobile ice hockey audience, forcing users to choose between card-based management simulation and arcade-style 3D gameplay.
Both apps target hockey fans on mobile using freemium models, creating competition for the same sports-focused user base despite differing core gameplay loops.
Both titles target hockey fans through freemium collection mechanics, forcing users to choose between management-focused simulation and arcade-style physical gameplay.
A massive player base and frequent updates make this a primary alternative for users seeking a polished baseball experience.
Same space(19)
A high-volume competitor in the sports category that emphasizes accessible, pick-up-and-play mechanics.
Offers an arcade-style alternative for hockey fans who prefer fast, one-touch action over deep management simulation.
Serves hardcore hockey fans with deep, offline-capable simulation and historical league data.
Connects with fantasy football enthusiasts by integrating live Premier League performance data into the simulation.
Offers a competitive multiplayer management experience for players seeking more than just single-player simulation.
Appeals to casual sports fans by offering multi-sport management with automated progression.
A niche, board-game-style adaptation that appeals to a specific segment of baseball strategy enthusiasts.
Provides a fantasy coaching experience based on real-world SHL and HockeyAllsvenskan statistics.
Serves users who want a lightweight, fast-paced simulation that completes seasons in seconds.
Offers a deeper management experience for hockey fans, including minor league control and scouting staff management.
Targets gamers who prefer physics-based action over management-heavy simulations.
Focuses on international hockey teams, appealing to fans of major global leagues.
Targets simulation gamers with high-fidelity management, though it gates the experience behind a Netflix subscription.
Dominates the American football casual management space through a distinct, stylized aesthetic and accessible gameplay.
Acts as a utility tool for fantasy hockey players rather than a direct management simulation.
Focuses on individual player career progression rather than full team management.
Provides a similar management loop for basketball fans, focusing on tactical planning and lineup building.
Adjacent sub-genre focusing on the collection and trading aspect of baseball fandom rather than team management.
Targets hockey fans with a unique perspective on the business side of the sport, focusing on contract negotiation rather than on-field management.
New entrants(5)
Offers a focused drafting and season simulation experience for fans of roster building.
Targets simulation fans who enjoy roguelike loops and variety over singular-sport depth.
High-velocity release cadence and massive audience engagement demonstrate a winning formula for casual sports management.
An emerging threat in the casual gaming space with 18 releases in the last six months.
While not a sports manager, its high release velocity and massive user base represent a threat to general time-share.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Fantasy Mogul
Bottom line
Fantasy Mogul is a disciplined studio with a clear vertical focus and a proven ability to maintain long-term engagement through seasonal updates. Their move toward deeper simulation mechanics indicates a strategic pivot to capture higher-LTV hardcore fans.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 6
- With full intel:
- 1
- With overview:
- 6
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- no
