# StatMuse vs OPTIMAL

The clearest difference is rating: OPTIMAL at 4.8 against StatMuse's 3.8. OPTIMAL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (64% vs 30%). StatMuse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OPTIMAL sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. StatMuse asks for nothing beyond the download.

OPTIMAL holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OPTIMAL has 8.4K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of StatMuse's written reviews are positive against 64% of OPTIMAL's.

StatMuse ships an update monthly, OPTIMAL every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StatMuse | OPTIMAL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statmuse/id1234654160/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-player-props-and-picks/id1562901389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 81 | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.1% of reviews | **64.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #193 | **#102** |
| Size | 134 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [StatMuse Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187267581) | [Hergott Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/994302378) |

## What reviewers say

### StatMuse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statmuse/id1234654160)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Instantly find answers to sports-related questions using AI and extensive historical data. Access stats, scores, records, player bios, betting information, and fantasy data for major sports leagues.

**Highlights:** AI-powered sports questions, Deep historical data, Search stats, scores, records, Player bios and betting info, Fantasy sports data, NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, CFB, PGA, European football

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 💡 Helpful for sports stats
- 👍 Amazing, wonderful, beautiful
- 🚀 Powerful and useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy, crashes
- 🔨 Needs improvements, clunky, mediocre
- 🔍 Lacks search functionality
- 🔊 Too much talking/audio
- 🔧 App not as good as website

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Freezes or doesn't load
- Voice recognition issues
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Add search bar
- Improve UI/UX
- Expand to more sports (college, WNBA, etc.)
- Provide more advanced stats
- Allow manual input instead of voice


### OPTIMAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-player-props-and-picks/id1562901389)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app analyzes sportsbook lines to identify profitable betting opportunities using proprietary models. It offers real-time expected value calculations, line shopping across multiple books, and smart alerts for sharp bettors.

**Highlights:** +EV Finder with color-coded edge grades, Real-time line shopping across major sportsbooks, Smart push notifications for opportunities, Arbitrage and boost scanner, Deep player prop data and projections, Live pick tracking with play-by-play updates, Parlay builder with correlated leg flagging

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Optimal 1-Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Optimal+ 1-Week | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Optimal 1-Month | $29.99 | per month |
| Optimal+ 1-Month | $49.99 | per month |
| Optimal Full Access 1-Month | $69.99 | per month |
| Optimal Full Access 3-Month | $199.00 | per 3 months |
| Optimal 1-Year | $199.99 | per year |
| Optimal+ 1-Year | $419.99 | per year |
| Optimal Full Access 1-Year | $419.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for learning sports betting
- 👍 Helpful for understanding the ins and outs of betting
- 🔥 Profitable for users, making money
- 💡 Useful optimizer and models for finding value bets
- 👍 Simple and easy to use navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to understand for beginners
- 🤑 Concerns about pricing and hidden fees
- 🤔 Inconsistent or inaccurate picks
- 🤔 Lack of customization and filters

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring billing issues and trouble with cancellations
- Incorrect or outdated odds and lines displayed
- Difficulty navigating the app and finding relevant information

**Requested features**

- Add more sports and leagues
- Improve notification system for custom settings
- Integrate with more sportsbooks
- Add ability to build and submit parlays directly in the app
- Provide more detailed player and team performance data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StatMuse free?

StatMuse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OPTIMAL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StatMuse or OPTIMAL?

OPTIMAL is rated higher. StatMuse averages 3.8 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while OPTIMAL averages 4.8 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do StatMuse or OPTIMAL have ads?

StatMuse shows ads; OPTIMAL does not.

### Which is updated more often, StatMuse or OPTIMAL?

StatMuse ships an update monthly, and OPTIMAL every 2 weeks. Most recently, StatMuse was updated on October 22, 2026 and OPTIMAL on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, StatMuse or OPTIMAL?

StatMuse currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and OPTIMAL at #102. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*