Comparison

Bracket App vs Ballgame

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

Head to head
About

Bracket App

Easily create and manage single or double elimination tournament brackets for up to 64 teams. Offers manual or randomized seeding, light/dark modes, and cross-device syncing. Ideal for organizing competitions.

Highlights
  • Create unlimited brackets
  • Single and double elimination support
  • Up to 64 teams per bracket
  • Manual or random seeding
  • Light and dark modes
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Bracket App is a simple way to create single and double elimination tournament brackets. FEATURES - No limit on the amount of brackets you can create. - Supports single and double elimination. - Can have up to 64 teams in a bracket. - Manually manage or randomize team seeding. - Light and Dark mode support plus personalized color customization. - Brackets sync across iPhone/iPad associated with Apple Id. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ballgame

Features
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Track every MLB and NFL game you visit and turn game days into lasting memories. Attach photos from the game, log who you went with, and jot down notes about the plays, the weather, or that unforgettable walk-off. Watch your collection grow as you check off ballparks and stadiums across the country. Whether you're trying to go to every MLB stadium or building a family scrapbook of game days with the kids, Ballgame keeps your sports memories organized and easy to revisit. Whether you're a die-hard fan chasing a lifelong goal or someone who just loves game-day memories, Ballgame is your personal stadium passport.

Screenshots

Bracket App4 screens
Ballgame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ballgame at none against Bracket App's 2. Ballgame also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bracket App's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). On price 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. Bracket App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ballgame asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bracket App versus Ballgame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBracket AppBallgame
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (167 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings167 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean PostlerDaniel Sialm

Bugs and requests

Bracket App

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Runs slower than molasses
  • Kicks user out when executing commands
  • Double elimination bracket doesn't work correctly
  • Teams not popping up in loser's bracket
  • Stuck on TBD in matches
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  • Bracket resets when switching apps
  • Deleted players in double elimination
  • Cannot pick winner of each round
  • First round byes for most seeds
  • Teams go straight to second round
  • Can't handle large brackets, inserts multiple people into one match
  • Loses teams in the mix
  • Freezes when switching from single to double elimination
  • Seed numbers not showing up, only '...'
  • Team in Round 2 has no opponent when Round 1 is complete
  • First 15 songs are solo and not in the first round

Requested features

26 requests
  • Round robin tournaments
  • Different bracket layouts
  • Third place matches
  • Champion animations (free)
  • Better presentation (trophy logo, background)
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  • Standings (win/loss record)
  • Tab for all winners
  • Confetti/trophy animation on win
  • Delete brackets
  • Create conferences
  • Edit bracket without resetting
  • Duplicate brackets
  • Labels for stages (quarter-finals, etc.)
  • Customize stage names
  • Add more teams (beyond 9)
  • Separate conferences
  • Bracket history/results tab
  • Actual bracket view (like Bracket Builder)
  • Duplicate or reset a bracket
  • Add scores to games
  • Full view of brackets
  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd ranking
  • Un-click a winner (undo accidental click)
  • Add pools/group stages
  • Keep seed numbers visible
  • Start tournament option/button

Ballgame

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bracket App

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
None

Ballgame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bracket App free?
Bracket App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ballgame free?
Ballgame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bracket App or Ballgame have ads?
Bracket App shows ads; Ballgame does not.

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