Pocket GM 2: Football Sim in IOS

American Franchise Manager

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

84/100

Pocket GM 2 is the gold standard for mobile sports management. If you’re a fan of Football Manager but want that depth applied to American Football, this is your game. It’s entirely text-based and menu-driven, but don't let that fool you—the simulation engine is incredibly deep. From managing the salary cap to scouting late-round draft gems, every decision feels like it has weight.

The UI is clean and efficient, allowing you to fly through seasons or meticulously micromanage your depth chart. What I love most is the 'narrative' it creates; seeing a player you drafted in the 6th round become a Hall of Famer is incredibly satisfying. It’s a love letter to football nerds who care more about stats and strategy than flashy graphics.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPod

Version 1.5.4Fri Jan 27 2023

I'm not a fan of annual releases without big changes, so I've moved away from a yearly release cycle. To make this make sense, I've renamed Pocket GM 21 to Pocket GM 2. This is then more obviously the prequel to the latest version - recently released as Pocket GM 3.

Icon and game graphics updated to align to name change.


Manage your very own American Football franchise. Make trades, draft your franchise Quarterback, hire backroom staff and win the Championship.

REPLAYABILITY:


Use default players, random rosters or import teams created by the fantastic community. Every game is different and presents a new challenge.

CONTROL:


Become the General Manager of a Pro Football Team and build your dynasty. Hire your coach, set your schemes, sign and release players, make trades and draft players. Coach your players from rough diamonds to perennial stars.

WATCH:

Watch each football game play out as momentum shifts from team to team. See your franchise win the Championship and stars achieve All Pro status.

STRATEGY:


Go all in to win, or tank for the #1 draft pick - it's up to you! Build your Football Dynasty!

SHARE:

Join the community on reddit and help develop the game to be even better.

Attribution:

- Player Faces - Fashion vector created by ddraw - www.freepik.com

- Football Icons - Icons made by Nikita Golubev from www.flaticon.com

#1 Football GM Game on iOS, based on gmgames.org User Ratings in American Football Simulator Games category, as at 29th August 2021.


Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Manage an American Football franchise. Sign, trade & draft stars on your way to winning the Championship!

Manage your very own American Football franchise. Make trades, draft your franchise Quarterback, hire backroom staff and win the Championship.

REPLAYABILITY:


Use default players, random rosters or import teams created by the fantastic community. Every game is different and presents a new challenge.

CONTROL:


Become the General Manager of a Pro Football Team and build your dynasty. Hire your coach, set your schemes, sign and release players, make trades and draft players. Coach your players from rough diamonds to perennial stars.

WATCH:

Watch each football game play out as momentum shifts from team to team. See your franchise win the Championship and stars achieve All Pro status.

STRATEGY:


Go all in to win, or tank for the #1 draft pick - it's up to you! Build your Football Dynasty!

SHARE:

Join the community on reddit and help develop the game to be even better.

Attribution:

- Player Faces - Fashion vector created by ddraw - www.freepik.com

- Football Icons - Icons made by Nikita Golubev from www.flaticon.com

#1 Football GM Game on iOS, based on gmgames.org User Ratings in American Football Simulator Games category, as at 29th August 2021.


Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 2421 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Pocket GM 2 is a comprehensive football management simulator. As the General Manager, you are responsible for every aspect of team building: hiring coaches, managing the salary cap, scouting prospects, and executing game-day strategies. With a realistic simulation engine and detailed player statistics, it offers an immersive experience for the hardcore football fan.

Features

1

Realistic player development and aging

2

Full trade and free agency systems

3

Detailed scouting and draft mechanics

4

No internet required for play

Tips

Gameplays

Q&A

The game is a simulation, meaning you manage the roster and strategy, but the games are simulated based on those variables.

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