Comparison

Foam Madness vs Ultimate Cornhole

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

Head to head
About

Foam Madness

Simulate basketball tournaments and single games with customizable rounds and shot values. Features include random shooting hand assignments based on historical data and live game scores from the ESPN API.

Highlights
  • Customizable rounds and shot values
  • Random shooting hand assignment
  • Single game mode
  • Tournament mode with bracket selection
  • Live game scores via ESPN API
  • Men's and women's tournament brackets
Features
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This app was made as a fun way to pass the time with a basketball hoop and ball (whether mini or full-size) during shelter-in-place in Spring 2020, with a certain college tournament otherwise cancelled. Game Rules Games are built with four rounds, made up of 10 shots (by default, but customizable from 3 to 15 shots) of escalating value: 1 point, 2 points, 3 points, and 4 points. Clicking on an individual basketball to make it orange will count it as a made shot; leaving it gray will not be counted. Points are only displayed at the end of all four rounds for each team, and then a statistics view is also available to show percentages by round. If overtime is needed, an additional round of shots is given per team, with each basket worth one point. An additional round of shots is added per additional overtime period, as necessary. Shooting Hand Each team is given a random selection to shoot either right or left-handed, set so that the "better" team has a better chance to shoot with their dominant hand. This chance is calculated separately for each team (i.e. both teams could end up shooting with the same hand) based on historical win probabilities in the tournament when those seeds face each other. Equal seeds, or seeds that have never faced each other, have a 50 percent chance of either hand. Single games outside of tournaments operate as if the teams are equal seeds. Single Game A single game will consist of players selecting two teams, with a 50% chance for each team to shoot each right or left handed; as noted above, this is calculated separately, so each team could end up shooting with the same hand. All teams in Division 1 are available to play with, not just tournament teams. Tournament Mode Tournament mode requires the user to either select an initial bracket or make a customizable bracket, and then they can select individual games to play by round or region. The currently viewed round can be changed with the +/- button from within a single tournament's menu (if in List view style), or the currently viewed region can be changed by selecting a different region (if in Bracket view style), although games will be unplayable until both teams have been decided for a given game (typically applicable to later rounds). Both men's and women's tournament brackets are available. You may simulate, and therefore not play, individual tournament games (but not single games), or even an entire tournament, where desired; the winner will be based on historical win probabilities, as used for shooting hand determination in a non-simulated game. Note that no statistics will be recorded, and the winner of each game will be given a winning score of 1 to 0. Live Game Scores Live game scores are obtained through the ESPN API.

About

Ultimate Cornhole

Organize and manage cornhole tournaments effortlessly from your phone. Create various bracket types, track scores in real-time, and automatically calculate standings and payouts. Works offline for any location.

Highlights
  • Flexible bracket creation (round robin, single/double elimination)
  • Support for 2-50 teams
  • Blind draw, set teams, or singles formats
  • Real-time score entry and bracket updates
  • Automatic standings and seeding
  • Built-in payout calculator
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Run your entire cornhole tournament from your phone — no laptop, no internet, no hassle. Ultimate Cornhole turns backyard bags games and tailgate showdowns into real, organized tournaments. Build a bracket in seconds, enter scores as matches finish, and let the app handle standings, seeding, and payouts automatically. Flexible brackets for any crowd. Choose round robin, single elimination, or double elimination for 2 to 100 teams. Set up blind draw, set teams, or singles formats depending on how your group wants to play. Score matches, watch the bracket update. Enter each match result and see the bracket and standings refresh instantly, with live win-loss records and rankings so everyone knows exactly where they stand. Money made simple. Use the built-in payout calculator to split entry fees into cash prizes, with quick presets for top 1 through 4 places and an optional house cut. When the final match ends, a champion banner displays the winner and their payout for all to see. Built for the backyard, not the boardroom. Ultimate Cornhole works fully offline with no account or sign-up required. Bring it to tailgates, campgrounds, or anywhere with zero signal and it just works. Whether you're hosting a casual weekend hangout or a serious cash tournament, Ultimate Cornhole keeps everything organized, fair, and fast. Download it now and run your next cornhole tournament like a pro. Ultimate Cornhole Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription ($9.99/month) that unlocks unlimited tournaments. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use: https://nxedoy7a5d4vvmdy48e6s-web.rork.live/terms Privacy Policy: https://nxedoy7a5d4vvmdy48e6s-web.rork.live/privacy

Screenshots

Foam Madness4 screens
Ultimate Cornhole4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Foam Madness at none against Ultimate Cornhole's 1. Foam Madness also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Ultimate Cornhole's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Ultimate Cornhole sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Foam Madness 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 Foam Madness against 5.0 for Ultimate Cornhole. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Foam Madness has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Foam Madness's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ultimate Cornhole's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Foam Madness ships an update every 5 months, Ultimate Cornhole every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Foam Madness versus Ultimate Cornhole: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoam MadnessUltimate Cornhole
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael VirgoJessica Fountain Stallings

Customer experience

Foam Madness

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Ultimate Cornhole

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Foam Madness

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ultimate Cornhole

Subscriptions1
  • Ultimate Cornhole Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Foam Madness free?
Foam Madness is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ultimate Cornhole free?
Ultimate Cornhole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Foam Madness or Ultimate Cornhole?
Foam Madness and Ultimate Cornhole are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Foam Madness or Ultimate Cornhole have ads?
Neither Foam Madness nor Ultimate Cornhole shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Foam Madness or Ultimate Cornhole?
Foam Madness ships an update every 5 months, and Ultimate Cornhole every 11 days. Most recently, Foam Madness was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ultimate Cornhole on October 8, 2026.

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