# MockOut vs PickPool

The clearest difference is rating: PickPool at 5.0 against MockOut's 3.9. PickPool also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). MockOut's advantage is ratings volume (90 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PickPool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MockOut has 90 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of MockOut's written reviews are positive against 100% of PickPool's.

MockOut ships an update every 3 weeks, PickPool monthly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MockOut | PickPool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mockout-nfl-draft-simulator/id1632017159/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickpool/id6742119873/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MockOut, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1196256639) | [Robert Acker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796937458) |

## What reviewers say

### MockOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mockout-nfl-draft-simulator/id1632017159)

Experience the most realistic NFL Draft simulation with constantly updated rankings, team needs, and trade logic. Easily share your mock draft results instantly on social media with a clean, detailed format.

**Highlights:** Realistic simulation engine, Updated prospect rankings, Team needs analysis, Trade logic, Intuitive user interface, Instant social sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great simulator
- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 👍 Smooth experience
- 👍 Realistic simulator
- 👍 Good player rankings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Trades are unrealistic
- 🐛 Trade logic makes little sense
- 🐛 Computer picks are random
- 🐛 Rankings are off
- 🐛 Player rankings need updating

**Reported bugs**

- Who would I pick? button sometimes doesn't load
- Does not update who you drafted
- White bars with round numbers are annoying
- Picks can be simulated over unexpectedly
- Drafted player can be bumped to another team's pick

**Requested features**

- Add draft league feature
- Add trade offers for #1 overall pick
- Add save and review old mocks
- Add points on correct picks for mocks
- Add free agent predictions


### PickPool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickpool/id6742119873)

Test your pro football mock draft prediction skills in free contests for a chance to win cash prizes. Submit your predictions, earn points for accuracy, and climb the leaderboard as the draft unfolds.

**Highlights:** Free entry contests, Mock draft prediction, Cash prize opportunities, Live score tracking, Leaderboard rankings, Accuracy-based scoring

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MockOut free?

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

### Is PickPool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MockOut or PickPool?

PickPool is rated higher. MockOut averages 3.9 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while PickPool averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do MockOut or PickPool have ads?

Neither MockOut nor PickPool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MockOut or PickPool?

MockOut ships an update every 3 weeks, and PickPool monthly. Most recently, MockOut was updated on October 7, 2026 and PickPool on October 7, 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.*