# DreamHack vs Play Clout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Play Clout at 89% against DreamHack's 13%. Play Clout also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (120 vs 17). DreamHack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Play Clout sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. DreamHack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Play Clout holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Play Clout has 120 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of DreamHack's written reviews are positive against 89% of Play Clout's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DreamHack | Play Clout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamhack/id1390494035/reviews) | **[4.8 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-clout/id1485722011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **120** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EFG Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/986297652) | [Three Curve Esports](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485722010) |

## What reviewers say

### DreamHack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamhack/id1390494035)

Navigate events with a personalized schedule, notifications for favorite activities, and venue maps. Manage tickets, check-in digitally, and complete challenges to compete with friends on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Personalized event schedule, Activity notifications, Digital ticket management, Venue overview, In-app challenges and leaderboards, Digital check-in

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Play Clout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-clout/id1485722011)

Engage with your favorite sports, gaming, and online culture through interactive challenges. Earn rewards, unlock tiers, and redeem exclusive items by participating in real-time events and completing skill-based challenges. Turn your passion into progression and status.

**Highlights:** Interactive challenges for live events, Earn XP and unlock marketplace tiers, Redeem gear, merch, and experiences, Free-to-play pick'ems and challenges, Skill-driven rewards, no real money betting, Optional partner passes for premium progression

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2X XP Booster | $0.49 | one-time |
| 2x Coin Booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3.5x Coin Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3.5X XP Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5x Coin Booster | $3.49 | one-time |
| 5X XP Booster | $3.49 | one-time |
| XP Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pro Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| XP Pro Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Event Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Players Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| XP Event Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| FaZe Esports Pass: Core Edition | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Combo Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| World Cup Pass | $13.99 | one-time |
| XP Elite Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Coin Elite Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| The Azalea Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Open Pass | $16.99 | one-time |
| Shinnecock Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Wanamaker Pass | $25.99 | one-time |
| Elite Combo Pack | $27.99 | one-time |
| FaZe Esports Pass: Collector’s Edit | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Authentic app with real prizes
- 🏆 High-quality rewards
- 🎮 Generational app for esports fans
- 🆓 Free-to-play fantasy style
- 💡 Innovative pick'em format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Recent introduction of paid passes
- 📉 Small user base makes contests hard to fill
- ⚖️ Elite users dominate leaderboards
- 🤷‍♂️ Some users struggle with withdrawals
- 🚫 Lack of traditional player props

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to withdraw money
- Verification code issues
- Game data issues for some contests
- App not working on iPad

**Requested features**

- More diverse picks beyond esports
- Daily addition of new picks
- Limit on daily picks for long-term engagement
- More player props
- Separation of rookie and veteran users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DreamHack free?

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

### Is Play Clout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DreamHack or Play Clout?

Play Clout is rated higher. DreamHack averages 2.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Play Clout averages 4.8 from 120 ratings.

### Do DreamHack or Play Clout have ads?

Neither DreamHack nor Play Clout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DreamHack or Play Clout?

DreamHack ships an update every 2 weeks, and Play Clout every 2 weeks. Most recently, DreamHack was updated on September 16, 2026 and Play Clout on September 28, 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.*