# PaperPicks: Risk-Free Bets — Real markets. Paper money.

> Risk-free sports prediction game using virtual currency for competition. (iPhone/iPad app by Ayomide Omolewa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperpicks-risk-free-bets/id6755141480 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ayomide Omolewa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707785388)
- Category: Finance, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-11-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperpicks-risk-free-bets/id6755141480/reviews.md

## What is PaperPicks?

PaperPicks is the prediction-market experience without the money. Trade on what happens next — live games, elections, crypto prices, award shows — with real odds from real markets and a paper bankroll on the line.

EVERY GAME IS A MARKET
Live odds that move with every pitch, every goal, every headline. Follow in-play games with live scoreboards and watch the probabilities react in real time.

PRICES ARE PROBABILITIES
Every contract costs what the crowd believes — 62¢ means 62%. Buy the side you believe. Right pays $1, wrong pays nothing. It's the fastest way to learn how prediction markets actually work.

PROVE YOU WERE RIGHT
Every call builds your record: your balance, your history, your receipts. Claim your record with Sign in with Apple and it follows you to any phone.

ALL THE SWEAT, NONE OF THE MONEY
No deposits, no cash-outs, no risk. Paper money, real conviction.

Market data reflects live public prediction-market prices. PaperPicks is a simulation for entertainment and education — all money in the app is virtual, and nothing can be wagered, won, or lost.


Terms of Use: https://paperpicks.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://paperpicks.app/privacy

## Key features

- Virtual currency for betting
- Predict on real sports games
- Compete with friends
- Track your record
- Zero financial risk
- Learn sports betting strategy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $100 Pocket Stack | $1.99 | one-time |
| $100,000 Whale Stack | $98.99 | one-time |
| $10,000 Serious Stack | $19.95 | one-time |
| $1,000 Bankroll Stack | $5.00 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperpicks-risk-free-bets/id6755141480/reviews.md

### 1/5 — New update is garbage.

*2026-07-24*

Started as a solid way to help with gambling addiction, simulating player props. Now it’s imitating a prediction market but you have to buy their fake money with real money. If it costs real money why wouldn’t I just gamble?

**Developer response:** Thanks for the honest feedback. We understand why purchasing virtual currency can feel too similar to gambling, especially for an app designed to offer a risk-free alternative.

You never need to pay to use PaperPicks—virtual cash can also be earned through regular app activity. The purchase option is only for users who want additional funds immediately, and there is no ability to withdraw or win real money.

That said, we’re taking this concern seriously and are reviewing how the new system is presented and balanced. We also appreciate the feedback about player props and are working to make that experience stronger again.

### 5/5 — I can finally prove I'm right without getting addicted

*2026-07-10*

I don't lose bets not on paper or irl

### 4/5 — Needs some more features.

*2026-05-11*

This is a very fun app for risk, free betting . But I would like some more features in this app like MLB games. Moneyline spreads. And total points.

**Developer response:** Hey, thanks for the feedback our latest update now has way way more markets that you can use!

### 5/5 — I get prove I'm always right

*2025-11-16*

I just wanna show my people that I'm better! Money means nothing cuz pride is everything!

## Frequently asked questions about PaperPicks

### Does PaperPicks have ads?

No, PaperPicks is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What sports can I predict on PaperPicks?

Currently, PaperPicks allows predictions on NBA games. NFL and MLB are coming soon.

### How does PaperPicks work?

You receive virtual currency to place bets on real sports games. Your performance is tracked against friends and other users.

### Is PaperPicks safe for learning about sports betting?

Yes, PaperPicks offers a safe environment to learn about odds and strategy without any financial pressure or risk.

### Can I play PaperPicks with friends?

Yes, PaperPicks is designed for friend groups to compete and back up their sports knowledge against each other.

### What devices does PaperPicks support?

PaperPicks is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is PaperPicks updated?

PaperPicks was last updated on November 12, 2025, with version 1.0.0.

### What is the age rating for PaperPicks?

PaperPicks has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature content or themes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.0 — 2026-08-11

Election Odds Season is live. Trade election predictions with paper money all month.

- First Pick: new players get a guided first prediction right after onboarding
- Positions now show their market artwork everywhere
- The Daily Spin is smoother than ever and lives right on the Markets tab
- Out of cash? Watch an ad for a free top-up right from the trade ticket
- Never miss a result: get notified the moment your picks settle
- Faster app start and live-updating odds on the home feed

### 2.3.0 — 2026-08-08

• Daily Spin — a free spin every day, up to $100, straight to your bankroll.
• Watch an ad for free cash — $10 a watch, up to 5 a day.
• Type any bet size — no more keypad wall at $1,000. Bets past your plan's cap now show the High Roller route instead of a frozen keypad.
• Star a market to get a push when its line really moves, plus a daily biggest-mover alert.
• Polish and fixes across the ticket and feed.

### 2.2.0 — 2026-07-15

Meet the Social tab — a live feed of picks and takes. Post your read, attach your positions or any market, reply, like, and save posts. Tap any pick to copy the trade at live odds, follow the players worth following, and climb the leaderboard. Pick your avatar in Edit Profile. Plus kickoff alerts when a game you're in is about to start, a redesigned Bankroll shop with a one-time $0.99 starter deal, and invite rewards — you and a friend each get $10.

### 2.1.0 — 2026-07-10

Markets now look the part.
• Official market artwork everywhere — events, outcomes, and search results carry real images
• Redesigned, more compact cards: cleaner type, full outcome names, denser info
• New slide-out menu replaces the settings screen
• Search remembers your recent searches
• Fixes: a crash opening Bankroll, a navigation loop on the Markets tab, and the search overlay dismissing while you scroll

### 1.0.0 — 2025-11-12

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-16.*