# Team Maker vs Bracket Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Bracket Maker at 4.4 against Team Maker's 1.6. Bracket Maker also leads on ratings volume (214 vs 5) and review sentiment (52% vs 33%). Team Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bracket Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Team Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bracket Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bracket Maker has 214 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Team Maker's written reviews are positive against 52% of Bracket Maker's.

Team Maker ships an update weekly, Bracket Maker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Team Maker | Bracket Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/team-maker/id1610640545/reviews) | **[4.4 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-maker-tournament-app/id6677026679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **214** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **52.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Molczanski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610640607) | [Mariia Dordiai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768012629) |

## What reviewers say

### Team Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/team-maker/id1610640545)

Easily divide groups into balanced teams based on skill ratings. Track individuals across different activities and ensure fair play with random, yet equitable, team generation. Includes options to pair or exclude specific members.

**Highlights:** Track people and skill ratings, Generate multiple teams automatically, Random but fair team generation, Pair members to stay together, Exclude members from being paired

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bracket Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-maker-tournament-app/id6677026679)

This app simplifies sports event management for organizers. Create custom tournaments, manage leagues, and schedule events with ease. Keep participants engaged with real-time updates and cross-platform accessibility.

**Highlights:** Versatile tournament creation, Intuitive bracket builder, Comprehensive league management, Intelligent scheduling, Cross-platform accessibility, Real-time updates

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO plus weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Month | $10.99 | per month |
| Promo Month | $10.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO plus yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Team Maker free?

Team Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bracket Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Team Maker or Bracket Maker?

Bracket Maker is rated higher. Team Maker averages 1.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Bracket Maker averages 4.4 from 214 ratings.

### Do Team Maker or Bracket Maker have ads?

Bracket Maker shows ads; Team Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Team Maker or Bracket Maker?

Team Maker ships an update weekly, and Bracket Maker every 5 days. Most recently, Team Maker was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bracket Maker on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*