# Tournify vs Bracket Maker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tournify at none against Bracket Maker's 10. Tournify also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Bracket Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (214 vs 8). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Tournify against 4.4 for Bracket Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bracket Maker has 214 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Tournify's written reviews are positive against 52% of Bracket Maker's.

Tournify ships an update every 5 weeks, Bracket Maker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tournify | Bracket Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tournify/id1504284547/reviews)** | [4.4 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-maker-tournament-app/id6677026679/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **214** |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 52.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tournify](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504284546) | [Mariia Dordiai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768012629) |

## What reviewers say

### Tournify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tournify/id1504284547)

Stay updated on your favorite esports tournaments and leagues. Follow teams or players to never miss a match and receive notifications for upcoming games and results. View standings and bracket progress.

**Highlights:** Discover tournaments and leagues, Follow favorite teams/players, Personalized match schedules, Push notifications for matches/results, Up-to-date standings, Bracket round progression

**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 Tournify free?

Tournify 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, Tournify or Bracket Maker?

Tournify is rated higher. Tournify averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Bracket Maker averages 4.4 from 214 ratings.

### Do Tournify or Bracket Maker have ads?

Bracket Maker shows ads; Tournify does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tournify or Bracket Maker?

Tournify ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bracket Maker every 5 days. Most recently, Tournify was updated on October 6, 2026 and Bracket Maker 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.*