# Competition Manager Pro vs Bracket Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bracket Maker at 52% against Competition Manager Pro's 0%. Bracket Maker also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.4 vs 3.5). Competition Manager Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bracket Maker is free to download; Competition Manager Pro costs $2.99 up front. Bracket Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Competition Manager Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bracket Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bracket Maker has 214 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Competition Manager Pro's written reviews are positive against 52% of Bracket Maker's.

Competition Manager Pro ships an update every 4 months, Bracket Maker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Competition Manager Pro | Bracket Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/competition-manager-pro/id1637844120/reviews) | **[4.4 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-maker-tournament-app/id6677026679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **214** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **52.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 26 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luca Sigle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559868412) | [Mariia Dordiai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768012629) |

## What reviewers say

### Competition Manager Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/competition-manager-pro/id1637844120)

Organize and manage any size tournament with this comprehensive app. Create custom schedules, oversee execution, and support various tournament types from round-robin to knockout stages. Offers advanced customization for progression rules and event streamlining tools.

**Highlights:** Create and manage tournaments, Generate custom schedules, Support for various tournament types, Customizable progression rules, Export and import functions, Printable schedules, Integrated timer

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

**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 Competition Manager Pro free?

Competition Manager Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bracket Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Competition Manager Pro or Bracket Maker?

Bracket Maker is rated higher. Competition Manager Pro averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Bracket Maker averages 4.4 from 214 ratings.

### Do Competition Manager Pro or Bracket Maker have ads?

Bracket Maker shows ads; Competition Manager Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Competition Manager Pro or Bracket Maker?

Competition Manager Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Bracket Maker every 5 days. Most recently, Competition Manager Pro was updated on October 18, 2026 and Bracket Maker on October 17, 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.*