Comparison

RotoQL Express vs Draftwise

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

Head to head
About

RotoQL Express

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
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With RotoQL Express, get access to premier DraftKings and FanDuel cheat sheets and find players to build your lineups for tonight's games. App Includes: DraftKings and FanDuel Cheat Sheets Get today’s cheat sheet with recommended players to build your lineup around, with expert analysis telling you why. Expert Analysis Read commentary from RotoQL’s in-house analysts about which players are poised to break out Real-Time Injury Updates and Lineups Evaluate today’s matchups with real-time lineup and injury updates Add Players into RotoQL Lineup Optimizer Easily add players into your lineups on mobile that will be transferred to the RotoQL desktop app. More about RotoQL RotoQL makes playing DraftKings and FanDuel contests easier and more enjoyable. Founded by Saahil Sud (formerly known as Maxdalury), our mission is help DFS players be the best they can be through tools and lineup technology. ------- RotoQL Express is free to download and use. We also offer an optional subscription package. Subscription service conditions: • The cost of the optional subscription for RotoQL Express Cheat Sheets and Lineup Optimizer is $12.99 for 1 month 
• Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
 • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period
 • You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your Account Settings after purchase
 • You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription to that publication.
 • All personal data is handled under the terms and conditions of RotoQL's privacy policy. More details can be found here: https://www.rotoql.com/privacy-policy/ https://www.rotoql.com/terms-and-conditions/

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

RotoQL Express4 screens
Draftwise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Draftwise at 4.3 against RotoQL Express's 3.5. Draftwise also leads on ads (none vs shown). RotoQL Express's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. RotoQL Express sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 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

Draftwise holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135 and 71 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of RotoQL Express's written reviews are positive against 50% of Draftwise's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RotoQL Express ships an update every 11 days, Draftwise monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RotoQL Express versus Draftwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRotoQL ExpressDraftwise
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (135 ratings)4.3 (71 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings135 — better71
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRotoQLPozitronix Inc

Customer experience

RotoQL Express

All ratings135 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative32.6%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative48.1%

Draftwise

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

Bugs and requests

RotoQL Express

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • NBA slate not available
  • Unable to log back in
  • Cannot access app after subscription
  • Still charged after cancellation
  • Express features overlay screen
Show 7 more
  • Cannot play certain games (NBA, Golf)
  • App freezing when viewing locked/liked players
  • Error when locking players
  • App keeps prompting to set lineup
  • App freezes when viewing built team
  • Login issues after signing in
  • App not working after a few days

Requested features

7 requests
  • More consistent NBA slate availability
  • Improved player editing functionality
  • Better customer support responsiveness
  • Clearer pricing and trial information
  • More comprehensive player information/updates
Show 2 more
  • NHL projections for all teams
  • Fix freezing issues when viewing locked/liked players

Draftwise

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RotoQL Express

Subscriptions2
  • Express$12.991 Month
  • Express Plus$24.991 Month
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 RotoQL Express free?
RotoQL Express 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, RotoQL Express or Draftwise?
Draftwise is rated higher. RotoQL Express averages 3.5 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Draftwise averages 4.3 from 71 ratings.
Do RotoQL Express or Draftwise have ads?
RotoQL Express shows ads; Draftwise does not.
Which is updated more often, RotoQL Express or Draftwise?
RotoQL Express ships an update every 11 days, and Draftwise monthly. Most recently, RotoQL Express was updated on September 19, 2026 and Draftwise on June 6, 2026.

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