# QS Score vs Bracket Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Bracket Maker at 4.4 against QS Score's 3.0. Bracket Maker also leads on ratings volume (214 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). QS Score's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bracket Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. QS Score asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bracket Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bracket Maker has 214 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of QS Score's written reviews are positive against 52% of Bracket Maker's.

QS Score ships an update every 3 weeks, Bracket Maker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QS Score | Bracket Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qs-score/id1437566776/reviews) | **[4.4 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-maker-tournament-app/id6677026679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **214** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **52.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quick Score Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1192698844) | [Mariia Dordiai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768012629) |

## What reviewers say

### QS Score

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qs-score/id1437566776)

Easily score various sports matches with customizable settings for teams, clocks, and periods. Display home and away team details directly on the scoreboard.

**Highlights:** Multi-sport scoring, Customizable match setup, Manual clock settings, Team detail input, On-screen scoreboard display

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bracket Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-maker-tournament-app/id6677026679)

This app simplifies sports event management for organizers. Create custom tournaments, manage leagues, and schedule events with ease. Keep participants engaged with real-time updates and cross-platform accessibility.

**Highlights:** Versatile tournament creation, Intuitive bracket builder, Comprehensive league management, Intelligent scheduling, Cross-platform accessibility, Real-time updates

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO plus weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Month | $10.99 | per month |
| Promo Month | $10.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO plus yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QS Score free?

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

### Is Bracket Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QS Score or Bracket Maker?

Bracket Maker is rated higher. QS Score averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bracket Maker averages 4.4 from 214 ratings.

### Do QS Score or Bracket Maker have ads?

Bracket Maker shows ads; QS Score does not.

### Which is updated more often, QS Score or Bracket Maker?

QS Score ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bracket Maker every 5 days. Most recently, QS Score was updated on September 9, 2026 and Bracket Maker on September 22, 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.*