# Scoreholio vs Bracket Builder

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scoreholio at free with in-app purchases against Bracket Builder's subscription. Scoreholio also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (74% vs 49%). Bracket Builder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scoreholio sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bracket Builder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scoreholio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Scoreholio's written reviews are positive against 49% of Bracket Builder's.

Scoreholio ships an update every 5 weeks, Bracket Builder every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scoreholio | Bracket Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreholio/id1370777926/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-builder/id1669378849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 49.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scoreholio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474848703) | [Aberkane Software House FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846780866) |

## What reviewers say

### Scoreholio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreholio/id1370777926)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Sports, #202 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Easily manage tournaments of any size, from casual backyard gatherings to large-scale events. Players can pre-register and receive real-time updates, while organizers benefit from flexible setup and interactive scoreboards. Includes features for tracking individual game stats and exploring different tournament formats.

**Highlights:** Tournament bracket generation, Player pre-registration and check-in, Real-time push notifications for players, Interactive and customizable scoreboards, Global and club player rankings, Digital scoreboard for practice games, Multiple tournament formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SPR+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Competitive | $4.99 | per month |
| Advanced | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| SPR+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Competitive | $49.99 | per year |
| Advanced | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro | $199.99 | per year |
| 1 Alert Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 Alert Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5 Alert Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| 10 Alert Credits | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎉 Excellent tournament management
- 💪 Robust feature set
- ⭐ Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Concerns about pricing changes
- 🔍 Issues with certain features (e.g., map, SPR rating)
- 🤖 Complaints about ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble accessing private tournaments
- Issues with loading and performance
- Scoring and SPR calculation problems

**Requested features**

- Expand support for more sports/games
- Improve randomization and blind draw features
- Add more personalization options (e.g., avatars, profiles)
- Enhance mobile experience for players
- Integrate with other platforms and devices


### Bracket Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-builder/id1669378849)

Create, track, and share custom tournament brackets for various sports and games. Supports multiple elimination formats and team sizes, with automatic seeding and BYE insertion. Progress can be monitored and winners easily updated within the app.

**Highlights:** Create single/double-elimination and round-robin brackets, Supports up to 128 teams, Generate random double round-robin tournaments, Share tournament brackets as images, Automatic team ordering and BYE insertion, Track tournament progress and remove winners

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access for 1 year | $4.99 | per year |
| Full access for 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| Full access for Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full access for Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Completely free to use
- 🚀 Efficient bracket creation
- 😊 Great for tournaments and competitions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🔒 Lack of account/data sync
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when creating large brackets
- Deleted brackets not recoverable
- Inability to edit created brackets

**Requested features**

- Add bulk/batch team entry
- Implement double-sided brackets
- Include scoreboard and scoring features
- Ability to rearrange/reorder teams


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scoreholio free?

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

### Is Bracket Builder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scoreholio or Bracket Builder?

Scoreholio is rated higher. Scoreholio averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Bracket Builder averages 4.4 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Scoreholio or Bracket Builder have ads?

Scoreholio shows ads; Bracket Builder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scoreholio or Bracket Builder?

Scoreholio ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bracket Builder every 4 days. Most recently, Scoreholio was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bracket Builder on September 24, 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.*