# Optimal DFS vs RotoQL Express

The clearest difference is rating: Optimal DFS at 4.7 against RotoQL Express's 3.5. Optimal DFS also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 48%) and ratings volume (816 vs 135). RotoQL Express's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Optimal DFS sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per 7 days and RotoQL Express sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Optimal DFS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Optimal DFS has 816 ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Optimal DFS's written reviews are positive against 48% of RotoQL Express's.

Optimal DFS ships an update monthly, RotoQL Express every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Optimal DFS | RotoQL Express |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (816 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-dfs/id1080218936/reviews)** | [3.5 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotoql-express/id1245785501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **816** | 135 |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hergott Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/994302378) | [RotoQL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1245785380) |

## What reviewers say

### Optimal DFS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-dfs/id1080218936)

This app helps users build optimized daily fantasy sports lineups for platforms like DraftKings and FanDuel. It offers customizable settings, real-time projections, injury updates, and news to help users make informed decisions and generate up to 150 optimized lineups.

**Highlights:** Customizable lineup settings, Real-time player projections, Injury and news updates, Generate up to 150 optimized lineups, Export lineups to CSV, Player and team exposure summaries, Sports betting insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Optimal DFS 1-Week | $15.00 | per 7 days |
| Optimal DFS 1-Month | $25.00 | per month |
| Optimal DFS 3-Month | $64.99 | per 3 months |
| Optimal DFS MLB 1-Year | $79.99 | per year |
| Optimal DFS NBA 1-Year | $89.99 | per year |
| Optimal DFS NFL 1-Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Optimizer | $200.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great optimal for NBA
- 👍 Best optimizer
- 👍 Helpful app
- 👍 Winning consistently
- 👍 Solid real-time projections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate salary amounts and player information
- 🐛 Charged for trial without consent
- 🐛 No diversity in lineups
- 🐛 Misleading free trial
- 🐛 Doesn't support all DFS sites

**Reported bugs**

- Charged for subscription after free trial without consent
- No directions for new users
- Doesn't allow optimizing for SuperDraft

**Requested features**

- Add NHL, PGA, MMA, NASCAR, and College Football
- Provide player news, notes, and detailed performance stats
- Add projected ownership
- Allow exporting lineups to DraftKings
- Add Yahoo support


### RotoQL Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotoql-express/id1245785501)

This app provides daily fantasy sports players with cheat sheets and expert analysis for DraftKings and FanDuel. It offers real-time injury updates and lineup information to help you build optimal lineups for tonight's games.

**Highlights:** DraftKings and FanDuel cheat sheets, Expert player analysis, Real-time injury updates, Lineup recommendations, Mobile lineup builder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Express | $12.99 | per month |
| Express Plus | $24.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Time saver for research
- 👍 Helpful for lineup generation
- 👍 Good player information
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Can lead to wins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 High subscription cost
- 👎 Inconsistent results
- 👎 Limited editing capabilities
- 👎 Poor customer support
- 👎 App is not always free

**Reported bugs**

- NBA slate not available
- Unable to log back in
- Cannot access app after subscription
- Still charged after cancellation
- Express features overlay screen

**Requested features**

- More consistent NBA slate availability
- Improved player editing functionality
- Better customer support responsiveness
- Clearer pricing and trial information
- More comprehensive player information/updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Optimal DFS free?

Optimal DFS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RotoQL Express free?

RotoQL Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Optimal DFS or RotoQL Express?

Optimal DFS is rated higher. Optimal DFS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 816 ratings, while RotoQL Express averages 3.5 from 135 ratings.

### Do Optimal DFS or RotoQL Express have ads?

Both Optimal DFS and RotoQL Express show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Optimal DFS or RotoQL Express?

Optimal DFS ships an update monthly, and RotoQL Express every 11 days. Most recently, Optimal DFS was updated on October 19, 2026 and RotoQL Express on October 15, 2026.

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