MockOut vs Draft Nation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MockOut
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.
- Realistic simulation engine
- Updated prospect rankings
- Team needs analysis
- Trade logic
- Intuitive user interface
- Instant social sharing
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The MockOut Mock Draft Simulator changes everything you thought was possible for the NFL Draft. Constant updates to our prospect rankings, team needs, trade logic, and the Sim Engine mean that we have the most realistic simulator anywhere. The NFL Mock Draft Simulator is incredibly intuitive, easy to use, and responsive to user input without any lags. Most importantly, you can now share your simulation results easily and instantaneously on all your favorite social sites. The days of blurry screen grabs are over. Now you can share a clean, detailed mock draft with the press of a button. Share your team results, or even the entire first round of an NFL Draft Simulation! And there's so much more coming soon...
Draft Nation
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Draft Nation is the ultimate destination for sports fans who care about how teams are built, not just the final score. Built for true draftniks, Draft Nation connects a passionate, four-sport community following every stage of team construction across the NFL, NHL, NBA, and MLB. From draft night to the minor leagues, from salary cap strategy to trade deadline rumors, Draft Nation delivers year-round coverage for fans who want to go deeper. NEW: Meet DraftBot — your AI draft assistant. Ask anything about the 2026 NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL Draft and get instant prospect predictions, rankings, and analysis powered by AI. What You'll Find on Draft Nation In-depth Draft Coverage (Year-Round) Your favorite draft doesn't end when the commissioner steps off the stage. Draft Nation tracks prospects before, during, and long after draft day, through their college, international, and minor league development. Prospect & Player Analysis Detailed scouting profiles, rankings, mock drafts, and developmental updates for future stars and current roster pieces alike. Team-Building Insights Track trades, free agent signings and losses, retirements, salary cap implications, roster needs, and organizational strategy for every franchise. Breaking News & Rumors Stay ahead of draft movement, trade chatter, and front-office decisions across all four major leagues. Community & Forums Join a growing community of draft-focused fans. Debate picks, share mocks, react to trades, and discuss long-term team strategy with other knowledgeable fans. Draft Nation is built for fans who believe drafts deserve year-round attention and that understanding the future of your team matters as much as the present. Welcome to the next era of sports fandom. Welcome to Draft Nation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Draft Nation at 15.1 against MockOut's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MockOut ships an update every 3 weeks, Draft Nation fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MockOut | Draft Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (90 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 90 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MockOut, Inc. | Draft Nation, LLC |
Bugs and requests
MockOut
Reported bugs
13 issues- 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
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- Trades involving multiple picks in the same round don't transfer correctly
- Trades accepted but picks don't exchange
- Trade details not displayed in dark mode
- Can't see trade terms unless you hit counter
- Crashes suddenly
- CPU teams will not offer to trade up with the user
- Won't let me make trades
- Can't trade
Requested features
37 requests- 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
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- Add ability to reverse draft deals
- Add players in trades
- Add undo selection feature
- Add old drafts (since 2000)
- Add ability to share full 3 rounds
- Add team logos instead of abbreviations
- Add option to turn off trading
- Update draft prospect order
- Add draft grading system
- Add team needs tab
- Add player profiles
- Add ratings or more info on prospects
- Add ability to see upcoming picks
- Add ability to see who you've drafted
- Add draft grades
- Add different draft rankings from other sources
- Add profile info on each player
- Add CPU trade offers
- Add draft picks for another year out
- Add play with friend feature
- Add ability to reorder teams without trading picks
- Add more realistic draft projections
- Allow drafting using different and current consensus draft projections
- Use NFL trade charts to validate trades
- Add a tab to quickly show picks made
- Add team roster for trading current players
- Add player scouting notes
- Add more realistic sim and update player rankings
- Add trade offers for the first pick
- Add ability to see full trade details
- Add ability to see draft position context for trades
- Add ability to see what picks are coming up when trading
Draft Nation
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MockOut
No in-app purchases
Draft Nation
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MockOut free?
Is Draft Nation free?
Do MockOut or Draft Nation have ads?
Which is updated more often, MockOut or Draft Nation?
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