# WalterPicks vs OPTIMAL

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | WalterPicks | OPTIMAL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walterpicks-data-insights/id1521523140/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-player-props-and-picks/id1562901389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 8.4K |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **64.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #99 | **#94** |
| Size | 114 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WalterPicks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521523142) | [Hergott Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/994302378) |

## What reviewers say

### WalterPicks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walterpicks-data-insights/id1521523140)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Free · Sports, #167 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| (PRO) Fantasy Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| (PRO) Fantasy Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| (ELITE) Fantasy + Betting | $29.99 | per month |
| (ELITE) Fantasy + Betting | $29.99 | per month |
| (PRO) Fantasy Annual | $64.99 | per year |
| (PRO) Fantasy Annual | $64.99 | per year |
| (ELITE) Fantasy + Betting | $169.99 | per year |
| (ELITE) Fantasy + Betting | $169.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### OPTIMAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-player-props-and-picks/id1562901389)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Free · Sports, #111 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Optimal 1-Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Optimal+ 1-Week | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Optimal 1-Month | $29.99 | per month |
| Optimal+ 1-Month | $49.99 | per month |
| Optimal Full Access 1-Month | $69.99 | per month |
| Optimal Full Access 3-Month | $199.00 | per 3 months |
| Optimal 1-Year | $199.99 | per year |
| Optimal+ 1-Year | $419.99 | per year |
| Optimal Full Access 1-Year | $419.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #99 in the App Store charts, and OPTIMAL at #94. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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