# Starting5 vs DraftBattle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Starting5 at none against DraftBattle's 18. Starting5 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). DraftBattle's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (215 vs 3). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DraftBattle sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Starting5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Starting5 against 4.7 for DraftBattle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DraftBattle has 215 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Starting5 ships an update every 3 months, DraftBattle every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starting5 | DraftBattle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starting5/id1338458449/reviews) | [4.7 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftbattle/id6766989829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **215** |
| Positive reviews | — | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gurhan Avdan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181089484) | [Pedro Marques](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896343944) |

## What reviewers say

### Starting5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starting5/id1338458449)

Create and customize your own basketball team lineups. Save your creations to your device or share them instantly on social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Customize player photos and names, Build custom basketball lineups, Save lineups to photo album, Share lineups on social media, Create your own basketball teams

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### DraftBattle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftbattle/id6766989829)

Build a fantasy basketball team based on daily themes and compete against real players. Take control during clutch moments of simulated games to secure victory and climb the ranks. Offers daily challenges and progression systems for continuous engagement.

**Highlights:** Themed fantasy basketball drafts, Compete against real opponents, In-game clutch moment control, Daily prompts and leaderboards, Player progression and ranks, Free-to-play with optional purchases

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Redrafts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Repositions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy 1h | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Redrafts | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Rewinds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Repositions | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Redrafts | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Rewinds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Repositions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy 24h | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Energy | $5.99 | one-time |
| 40 Energy | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy 7 Days | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Energy Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Energy Pass | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starting5 free?

Starting5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DraftBattle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Starting5 or DraftBattle?

Starting5 and DraftBattle are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 215 ratings respectively.

### Do Starting5 or DraftBattle have ads?

DraftBattle shows ads; Starting5 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Starting5 or DraftBattle?

Starting5 ships an update every 3 months, and DraftBattle every 6 days. Most recently, Starting5 was updated on September 22, 2026 and DraftBattle on October 13, 2026.

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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.*