Comparison

LineupHQ for DraftKings vs Draftwise

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LineupHQ for DraftKings

Effortlessly create optimized DraftKings lineups for various sports using expert projections and player data. Quickly build, adjust, and manage your entries on the go, saving you time and improving your game.

Highlights
  • Build custom optimal lineups
  • Utilize expert projections
  • Sort players by salary and value
  • Include/exclude players easily
  • Automatic lineup recalculation
  • Manage entries and news updates
Features
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It has never been easier to build and perfect DraftKings lineups on the go! Build your own, custom optimal lineup for DraftKings in seconds with the RotoGrinders LineupHQ Express app. LineupHQ Express will allow you to: - Build a trustworthy DraftKings DFS lineup in just a few minutes, using RotoGrinders player projections system and expert picks - Sort players by position, DraftKings salary, projections, expected point-per-dollar value, and more - Include or exclude players with a single swipe - Automatically re-calculate your DraftKings optimal lineup with each change you make - Manage entries and adjust to late-breaking news. LineupHQ Express for DraftKings works for daily fantasy football, basketball, baseball, hockey and golf. Whether you’re playing DFS NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA, LOL, or CSGO this is the app for you! In App Purchases – Monthly auto-renewing subscriptions are available. – LineupHQ Combo Package – $99.99 monthly – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – https://rotogrinders.com/static/privacy-policy – https://rotogrinders.com/static/terms Spend less time building the optimal lineup and more time enjoying the games. Download LineupHQ Express for DraftKings now!

About

Draftwise

This tool helps Daily Fantasy Sports players create optimized lineups using advanced machine learning algorithms and real-time data. It offers extensive customization options for generating multiple lineups and importing them directly into popular DFS platforms.

Highlights
  • Machine learning player projections
  • Real-time stat and injury updates
  • Generate up to 50 optimized lineups
  • Lineup customization (lock/exclude players, stacking)
  • Bulk lineup import to DraftKings
  • Support for multiple DFS sports and game types
Features
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Draftwise is a tool for creating optimized lineups for Daily Fantasy Sports. Features: - Available for DraftKings NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, & WNBA Sports with both Classic and Showdown Game Types - Advanced machine learning algorithms yield more accurate projections than standard FPPG - Real time stat updates - Detailed injury status - Generate up to 50 Optimized Lineups at a time - Customize optimizer by locking/excluding players, setting max exposure, team stacking, avoid offense vs. defense, and more! - Sort Players by projected fantasy points and value - Import all your lineups into DraftKings without leaving the app! - User feedback driven development - email us at info@draftwise.io Subscriptions: - Draftwise provides access to player projections free to use. In order to access our Lineup Optimizer, generate bulk lineups using our Lineup Customizer, and bulk import into Draftkings, users must have a subscription. The subscription automatically renews. You may cancel at any time, as long as it is 24 hours before the end of the pay period. Terms of use: https://draftwise.io/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy Policy: https://draftwise.io/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

LineupHQ for DraftKings4 screens
Draftwise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LineupHQ for DraftKings at 4.7 against Draftwise's 4.3. LineupHQ for DraftKings also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 71) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LineupHQ for DraftKings sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Draftwise sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LineupHQ for DraftKings holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LineupHQ for DraftKings has 3.3K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of LineupHQ for DraftKings's written reviews are positive against 50% of Draftwise's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LineupHQ for DraftKings versus Draftwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLineupHQ for DraftKingsDraftwise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.3K ratings) — better4.3 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews45.9% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better71
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRotoGrindersPozitronix Inc

Customer experience

LineupHQ for DraftKings

All ratings3,314 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive45.9%
Neutral11.5%
Negative42.6%

Draftwise

All ratings71 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

LineupHQ for DraftKings

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to access paid features even with subscription
  • Outdated player data and game schedules
  • Lineup builder not functioning properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add position filtering
  • Improve lineup import to DraftKings
  • Provide more up-to-date player news and projections

Draftwise

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

LineupHQ for DraftKings

Subscriptions8
  • LineupHQ DraftKings Premium$9.991 Month
  • LineupHQ Single Builder$19.991 Month
  • MLB Premium$49.991 Month
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  • NFL Premium$59.991 Month
  • NBA Premium$59.991 Month
  • LineupHQ COMBO Package$99.991 Month
  • RotoGrinders Premium Combo$99.991 Month
  • LineupHQ Combo Package$119.991 Month
One-time3
  • DraftKings MLB Single Use$1.99
  • DraftKings NBA Single Use$1.99
  • LineupHQ NASCAR$19.99
4 purchases

Draftwise

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly (1 Week FREE Trial)7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly (1 Week FREE Trial)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly (2 Weeks FREE Trial)14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Draftwise Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is LineupHQ for DraftKings free?
LineupHQ for DraftKings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draftwise free?
Draftwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LineupHQ for DraftKings or Draftwise?
LineupHQ for DraftKings is rated higher. LineupHQ for DraftKings averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Draftwise averages 4.3 from 71 ratings.
Do LineupHQ for DraftKings or Draftwise have ads?
Neither LineupHQ for DraftKings nor Draftwise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LineupHQ for DraftKings or Draftwise?
LineupHQ for DraftKings ships an update monthly, and Draftwise monthly. Most recently, LineupHQ for DraftKings was updated on September 21, 2026 and Draftwise on June 6, 2026.

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