FotMob - Soccer Live Scores | Game Brain

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"FotMob - Soccer Live Scores" is a single-player sports game with good graphics, providing live scores, match updates, player statistics, and news for soccer enthusiasts. The app is essential for keeping track of your favorite teams, games, and leagues in real-time. However, be prepared for frequent advertisements. Overall, it's a must-have for soccer fans seeking a comprehensive and up-to-date soccer experience.

Genres & Tags

Sport

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,668 reviews

optimization4 positive mentions

monetization104 negative mentions

FotMob has a user-friendly, neat, and clean interface that makes it easy to navigate.
The app provides timely notifications for goals, lineups, and match updates, keeping users informed.
It covers a wide range of leagues and competitions, including detailed statistics and player information.

Notifications can be delayed, causing frustration for users who want real-time updates.
The removal of the media section, which previously allowed users to watch goal highlights, has disappointed many.
Some users have reported issues with the app crashing or not loading properly after updates.

monetization
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The monetization aspect of the app has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing frustration over intrusive ads that disrupt the reading experience, particularly in the news section. While some appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others report that even after subscribing, ads persist, leading to dissatisfaction. Overall, while the app offers a subscription model to remove ads, the aggressive advertising strategy has negatively impacted user experience for many.
- “The no ads feature is the best for the small amount needed to upgrade.”
- “The free version doesn't have intrusive ads, but I happily paid for no ads.”
- “This app is just perfect; I am impressed with it compared to other apps. No ads, I advise you to install it.”
- “A good app for following matches and scores, but the ads in the news section of the app are so ridiculously intrusive that you might as well not bother trying to read any news.”
- “I really like the app, I think it's great, but I just subscribed to the paid version to remove the ads and the damn thing is still full of ads.”
- “Ads destroyed this app... can't read an article without 56 ads popping up and taking over the screen... a couple of years back I paid for the 'ad-free' version and this is what we get... absolute joke of an app at this stage.”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
18%
Overall, users praise the app's optimization, highlighting its smooth performance, user-friendly interface, and detailed statistics on player and team performances. However, some users note that the app occasionally struggles with connectivity issues compared to other applications, suggesting room for improvement in its performance consistency. Additionally, there are requests for enhanced features, such as player heatmaps, to further enrich the user experience.
- “It's like having live scores at my fingertips, and the detailed team and player performance data is a game-changer.”
- “The stats page is incredible; from individual to team performance, tactical comparison, analysis... you name it, FotMob has got it.”
- “Incredibly detailed football app, especially for individual performances.”
- “Obviously the developers have made no effort to learn about the performance of their software and how it can be kept under control.”
- “But I feel one thing is lacking here... they need to add individual performance achievements in individual player profiles, especially for popular players.”
- “But I would like to suggest adding a specific feature to get a better understanding of a player's performance in a match or overall, it's player heatmaps.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
Overall, users praise the app's graphics for their clarity, aesthetic appeal, and effective presentation of information, including detailed stats and live tracking features. However, some users express a desire for more variety in team kits and additional graphical representations, such as heat maps, while also noting that ads can occasionally obstruct the visual experience. The interface is generally considered user-friendly and visually pleasing, though recent changes to the graphic style and ad placement have drawn mixed feedback.
- “Great graphics, interface and combined with the most detailed stats one can find.”
- “Great visuals including dark mode.”
- “An excellent app that keeps you right up to date with all ongoing matches, scores, team news, etc. with the use of really good graphics.”
- “Ads cover the play-by-play graphic.”
- “But some months ago, they changed their graphic style and began showing larger and more frequent ads, which is ok with me as long as those ads are not blocking my view, which they do!”
- “But the graphics and elements cover it well.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
The stability of the app is inconsistent, with many users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt functionality, such as music playback and synchronization issues with the desktop version. While some users have had a smooth experience without any problems, the overall sentiment leans towards the app being buggy and in need of improvements.
- “No glitches or anything of the sort as far as I know.”
- “No glitches at all.”
- “I did all troubleshooting steps, and even sent a debug log to their email, but never received a fix.”
- “Kind of buggy, it suddenly stops my music on Deezer when opening or switching between other apps...”
- “Love the live text updates, but the app is generally buggy and doesn't update with the desktop version (e.g. pressing the add favorites button in the app doesn't work and the desktop version shows different leagues than the app despite being logged into the same account).”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Users appreciate Fotmob's timely notifications and the ability to quickly grasp the game's story through visual aids like bar graphs. However, there are significant frustrations regarding intrusive ads that disrupt access to stories, leading to a negative impact on the overall user experience.
- “Fotmob has been timely in its notifications, scores, and story updates.”
- “With one glance, you can see the story of the entire game just by looking at the bar graph.”
- “Overall great app, but for the last few weeks, every time I click on a story, I get taken to a bet365 download page.”
- “You need to stop using 'This Is Anfield.' With an ad blocker, they literally stop you from viewing the story. There is nothing to say that your app allows enforcement of ads being shown. I've been using this app for years; 'This Is Anfield' should not be allowed to show stories that force you to disable your ad blocker. It is categorically a choice.”
- “How many times do you have to show the same ad in the news feed between every story?”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the app to be deeply emotional and wholesome, often evoking strong feelings that lead to a physical reaction, such as needing to "swallow a pillow." The emotional impact is consistently felt with each article opened, highlighting the app's ability to connect with users on a personal level.
- “It was so emotional that I had to swallow my pillow.”
- “This is by far the best and most wholesome football app I have ever come across.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the music functionality is somewhat unreliable, with issues such as sudden interruptions when switching between apps, particularly affecting services like Deezer.
- “Kind of buggy; it suddenly stops my music on Deezer when opening or switching between other apps.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users appreciate the improved layout and mechanics of the gameplay compared to previous apps, indicating a positive shift towards a more user-friendly experience.
- “I used a different app for years and started getting tired of its poor layout and mechanics, so I tried looking for a better one and ended up here.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to enjoy.”
- “I found the mechanics to be overly complicated and not intuitive at all.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find humor in the unexpected delays of their streaming experience, particularly when they receive notifications about game events, like goals, before they actually see them on their TV. This creates a comical disconnect that adds an amusing layer to their gaming experience.
- “I love the funny incidents that happen when my internet is slow; I get a notification about a goal before my TV even shows it!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and hilarious situations that keep me laughing.”
- “Every time I play, I find myself chuckling at the witty dialogue and unexpected comedic moments.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it comes to adding seasonal fixtures, which can feel repetitive and time-consuming.
- “Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, especially when adding seasonal fixtures.”
- “The grinding aspect of the game becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly time-consuming and lacking in reward.”