Comparison

WalterPicks vs OPTIMAL

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

Head to head
About

WalterPicks

Leverage machine learning and expert analysis for sports betting and fantasy sports. Get player prop evaluations, league sync, trade analysis, and weekly advice for NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB.

Highlights
  • Player prop evaluator
  • Fantasy league sync
  • Trade analyzer
  • Start/Sit comparisons
  • Weekly advice
  • Rest of season rankings
  • Live draft tool
Features
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POWERED BY MACHINE LEARNING AND A TEAM OF FANTASY EXPERTS-- “Walter” is the machine learning algorithm that powers the WalterPicks app. Trained on millions of data points, thousands of real fantasy leagues, and lines from dozens sportsbooks. But we don't just rely on a black box "algorithm" we also have several expert analysts that help update our projections daily to give us the most accurate predictions possible. PLAYER PROP EVALUATOR -- Start winning your parlays. Walter scans lines from dozens of books in real time to identify positive expected value ( +EV ) player props on FanDuel, DraftKings, PrizePicks, Underdog, and all other major platforms. LEAGUE SYNC -- Sync your ESPN Fantasy, Yahoo Fantasy, Sleeper Fantasy, CBS Fantasy, and Underdog Fantasy football leagues directly to the WalterPicks app to get Walter’s insights custom to your exact league settings. OR easily input your league settings with Manual Mode. TRADE ANALYZER AND TRADE FINDER -- Easily analyze fantasy trades and never get fleeced again. Identify realistic trades that will level-up your team. START / SIT COMPARISONS -- Compare players each week based on the most predictive metrics using a range of outcomes approach custom to your league settings. WEEKLY ADVICE -- New waiver wire and transactions advice each week on which players you should add, drop, trade for, or trade away. REST OF SEASON RANKINGS -- Always up-to-date, zero-bias rankings based on fantasy performance, machine learning predictions, and our team of expert analysts. ADVANCED RESEARCH -- Easily compare game matchups and advanced player stats for NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. LIVE DRAFT TOOL -- Get real-time, pick-by-pick insights during your LIVE fantasy draft based on what your team needs. Now supporting Dynasty, Auction, Keeper, Superflex, and Best Ball formats! + SO MUCH MORE Terms of Service: https://walterpicks.com/terms-of-service/

About

OPTIMAL

This app compares major sportsbooks and pick'em apps to identify player props and lines with an edge. It provides projections, hit rates, and trends, along with tools for building parlays and comparing odds. Live scores and play-by-play are also included for various sports.

Highlights
  • Player prop projections and predictions
  • Edge-graded +EV picks
  • Odds comparison across sportsbooks
  • Live scores and play-by-play
  • Parlay builder with fair odds
  • Cheat sheets for pick'em and DFS
Features
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Find the player props and lines the books got wrong. Optimal compares every major sportsbook and pick'em app, grades every edge and shows you the best price on every line. 7,700+ five-star ratings. 275,000+ users. OPTIMAL EV: GRADED +EV PICKS • Lines at any sportsbook priced better than the true odds, graded by edge • EV, chance to hit and suggested units on every pick • Pick alerts: a push the moment a new edge drops PLAYER PROPS & PREDICTIONS • Player prop projections: floor, projection and ceiling against the line • Hit rates, recent games, lineups and injuries • Trends: players on a hot streak against today's lines CHEAT SHEETS FOR PICK'EM & DFS • The best picks on PrizePicks, Underdog, Sleeper, DraftKings Pick6 and more, ranked by edge • Swipe Mode: swipe right on picks to build a slip PARLAY BUILDER • Fair odds and the estimated chance your parlay hits • Track the slip and watch every leg live ODDS COMPARISON & SHARP TOOLS • Compare every book's odds, with the best price on each side • Live odds during the game: spread, total and moneyline • Sharp Books: lines at your sportsbook that the sharpest books say are mispriced • Arbitrage: when two books disagree enough to cover both sides, with the stake for each side LIVE SCORES & PLAY-BY-PLAY • Live scores for every game, with your games first • Big plays as they happen, with fantasy points and what each play did to your picks • Every play of a game, player by player FANTASY PROJECTIONS • Free projections and rankings for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and WNBA • PPR, Half PPR, Standard or your own scoring • Compare players side by side for start/sit calls SPORTS NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, college football, college basketball, MLS, tennis and MMA. FREE AND OPTIMAL+ Optimal is free to download. Live scores, odds, fantasy projections, Swipe Mode and research are free for everyone. Optimal+ unlocks the rest: Optimal EV, Sharp Books, Arbitrage, Trends, player projections, every cheat sheet and pick alerts. New subscribers can start with a free trial. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. • Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. PLAY RESPONSIBLY Optimal provides sports data and analytics only. We do not accept wagers, and no outcome is guaranteed. You must be 21+ to wager. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Terms of Service: https://www.optimal-bet.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.optimal-bet.com/privacy Support: team@optimal-bet.com

Screenshots

WalterPicks4 screens
OPTIMAL4 screens

Verdict

The call

WalterPicks and OPTIMAL both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of OPTIMAL's written reviews are positive against 46% of WalterPicks's. WalterPicks's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. WalterPicks sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and OPTIMAL sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for WalterPicks against 4.8 for OPTIMAL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 8.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of WalterPicks's written reviews are positive against 64% of OPTIMAL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WalterPicks ships an update every 10 days, OPTIMAL every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
WalterPicks versus OPTIMAL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalterPicksOPTIMAL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (21K ratings)4.8 (8.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews64.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21K — better8.4K
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#107#106 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB83 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWalterPicks LLCHergott Technologies, Inc

Customer experience

WalterPicks

All ratings20,615 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews404 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative47.0%

OPTIMAL

All ratings8,396 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral8.9%
Negative26.6%

User reviews

WalterPicks

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for fantasy drafts
  • 👍 Accurate player projections
  • 💡 Useful trade analyzer
  • 🚀 Streamlined data and statistics
  • 👍 User-friendly navigation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Syncing issues with fantasy platforms
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Poor customer support and refund policies
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

OPTIMAL

From 8.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app for learning sports betting
  • 👍 Helpful for understanding the ins and outs of betting
  • 🔥 Profitable for users, making money
  • 💡 Useful optimizer and models for finding value bets
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use navigation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficult to understand for beginners
  • 🤑 Concerns about pricing and hidden fees
  • 🤔 Inconsistent or inaccurate picks
  • 🤔 Lack of customization and filters

Bugs and requests

WalterPicks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to sync with certain fantasy platforms
  • App freezes and crashes during drafts
  • Subscription issues and billing problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand to more sports beyond football
  • Add more fantasy platform integrations
  • Improve trade analyzer functionality
  • Provide more free features

OPTIMAL

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recurring billing issues and trouble with cancellations
  • Incorrect or outdated odds and lines displayed
  • Difficulty navigating the app and finding relevant information

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more sports and leagues
  • Improve notification system for custom settings
  • Integrate with more sportsbooks
  • Add ability to build and submit parlays directly in the app
  • Provide more detailed player and team performance data

In-app purchases

8 purchases

WalterPicks

Subscriptions8
  • (PRO) Fantasy Monthly14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • (PRO) Fantasy Monthly2 variants$14.991 Month
  • (ELITE) Fantasy + Betting14 Days trial$29.991 Month
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  • (ELITE) Fantasy + Betting$29.991 Month
  • (PRO) Fantasy Annual7 Days trial2 variants$64.991 Year
  • (PRO) Fantasy Annual$64.991 Year
  • (ELITE) Fantasy + Betting14 Days trial$169.991 Year
  • (ELITE) Fantasy + Betting7 Days trial$169.991 Year
9 purchases

OPTIMAL

Subscriptions9
  • Optimal 1-Week$12.997 Days
  • Optimal+ 1-Week3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • Optimal 1-Month3 Days trial$29.991 Month
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  • Optimal+ 1-Month7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Optimal Full Access 1-Month3 Days trial$69.991 Month
  • Optimal Full Access 3-Month$199.003 Months
  • Optimal 1-Year$199.991 Year
  • Optimal+ 1-Year1 Year trial$419.991 Year
  • Optimal Full Access 1-Year7 Days trial$419.991 Year

Questions

Is WalterPicks free?
WalterPicks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OPTIMAL free?
OPTIMAL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WalterPicks or OPTIMAL?
OPTIMAL is rated higher. WalterPicks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while OPTIMAL averages 4.8 from 8.4K ratings.
Do WalterPicks or OPTIMAL have ads?
Neither WalterPicks nor OPTIMAL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WalterPicks or OPTIMAL?
WalterPicks ships an update every 10 days, and OPTIMAL every 9 days. Most recently, WalterPicks was updated on November 10, 2026 and OPTIMAL on November 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, WalterPicks or OPTIMAL?
WalterPicks currently peaks at #107 in the App Store charts, and OPTIMAL at #106. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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