Comparison

Team Split vs Next Up

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

Head to head
About

Team Split

Effortlessly create fair and balanced teams for any activity in seconds. This tool is perfect for sports, games, parties, and educational groups, offering flexible team sizes and player customization.

Highlights
  • Instant team creation
  • Flexible team sizes
  • Player coloring options
  • Supports up to 150 players
  • Supports up to 70 teams
  • Ideal for various occasions
Features
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Team Split – The Quick & Easy Way to Create Teams Whether you’re planning a casual game night, organizing sports matches, or splitting a group for activities, Team Split makes it effortless to create fair and balanced teams in seconds. Why Team Split? - Create teams instantly – no names needed, just a tap. - Perfect for any activity – sports, garden games, parties, or board games. - Flexible team sizes – adjust teams to fit your needs. - For everyone – friends, family, coworkers, clubs, or teachers. Free Version Split up to 6 players into a maximum of 3 teams. Key Features with Ultimate - Add up to 150 players – great for small or large groups. - Create up to 70 teams – ideal for bigger events or multiple matches. - Player coloring – mark and classify players by skill, gender, or preference, now with 5 color options. - Individual team sizes – balance games or create unique challenges. How it Works 1. Set it up – Select the number of players and teams. 2. Split in seconds – Each player taps their button to see which team they’re on. For Any Occasion - Sports & Training – Football, basketball, volleyball, hockey, tennis, and more. - Games & Fun Nights – Board games, party games, and team challenges. - Schools & Education – Classroom activities, group projects, and competitions. - Events & Tournaments – From small gatherings to large-scale competitions. Team Split Ultimate Upgrade via in-app subscription to unlock the full power of Team Split – with more players, more teams, player coloring, and advanced customization. Try it and see how much easier group organization can be! Stop wasting time deciding teams – let Team Split do the work for you! Download now and make every game, match, and activity fair, fast, and fun. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Next Up

This app simplifies team selection for various games, from sports to board games. It randomly assigns players to teams of different sizes and keeps track of game winners. Designed for fair and fun gameplay, it aims to eliminate disputes over team composition.

Highlights
  • Generates random teams
  • Supports various team sizes (2v2, 3v3, 4v4, Any)
  • Tracks game winners
  • User-friendly interface
  • Suitable for multiple game types
Features
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Next Up picks fair, random teams in one tap. Add your players, choose a team size, and let the app decide who plays with whom. No more arguing, no more "you always get the good team." Just tap, split, and play. Built for pickup games of every kind: pickleball, Spikeball / roundnet, basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis doubles, kickball, dodgeball, board games, and couch co-op. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your crew. Give each player a name and pick an avatar or use their photo. 2. Check in who's playing today. Anyone sitting out stays on the list for next time. 3. Pick 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, or Any to split everyone who showed up into two sides. 4. Tap RANDOM TEAMS and watch the lineup reveal. FEATURES • Random team generator with a fair, unbiased shuffle • Reshuffle in one tap if you want a fresh draw • Tap the winning team to record the result and celebrate with confetti • Rematch with the same teams or roll new ones • Game history with the date, time, winners, and who they beat • Coin flip for first serve, side, or any 50/50 call • Player photos and avatars so everyone spots their team fast • Sound effects and animations that make picking teams part of the fun • Works offline, no account or sign-up needed • Free WHO IT'S FOR • Pickleball and tennis players rotating partners at open play • Spikeball and roundnet crews at the park or beach • Basketball, volleyball, soccer, and flag football pickup games • PE teachers, coaches, and camp counselors splitting kids into two sides • Game nights, trivia, and family gatherings Next Up was born on a Spikeball court where picking teams took longer than the game itself. Now it takes one tap. Add your players and get to the fun part: playing. Questions or ideas? Email homesuitehomeapps+NextUp@gmail.com

Screenshots

Team Split4 screens
Next Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Up at none against Team Split's 3. Next Up also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Team Split's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement 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. Team Split sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Next Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Team Split against 5.0 for Next Up. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Team Split ships an update every 9 days, Next Up monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Team Split versus Next Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeam SplitNext Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel LehnerJeff Battson

Customer experience

Team Split

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Next Up

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Team Split

Subscriptions3
  • Team Split Ultimate7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Team Split Ultimate3 Months trial$1.993 Months
  • Team Split Ultimate1 Year trial$3.991 Year
None

Next Up

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Team Split free?
Team Split is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Next Up free?
Next Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Team Split or Next Up?
Team Split and Next Up are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Team Split or Next Up have ads?
Neither Team Split nor Next Up shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Team Split or Next Up?
Team Split ships an update every 9 days, and Next Up monthly. Most recently, Team Split was updated on September 21, 2026 and Next Up on September 18, 2026.

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