# OPTIMAL vs Slate Lock Picks

The clearest difference is chart position: OPTIMAL at #99 against Slate Lock Picks's unranked. Slate Lock Picks's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OPTIMAL sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days and Slate Lock Picks sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OPTIMAL ships an update every 9 days, Slate Lock Picks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OPTIMAL | Slate Lock Picks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-player-props-and-picks/id1562901389/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hergott Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/994302378) | [Blind Squirrel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532969631) |

## What reviewers say

### OPTIMAL

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

**Currently charting:** #99 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


### Slate Lock Picks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slate-lock-picks/id6806448072)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| season pass 20 | $9.99 | one-time |
| season pass 50 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OPTIMAL free?

OPTIMAL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Slate Lock Picks free?

Slate Lock Picks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do OPTIMAL or Slate Lock Picks have ads?

Neither OPTIMAL nor Slate Lock Picks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OPTIMAL or Slate Lock Picks?

OPTIMAL ships an update every 9 days, and Slate Lock Picks fortnightly. Most recently, OPTIMAL was updated on November 4, 2026 and Slate Lock Picks on October 31, 2026.

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