# ESPN Tournament Challenge vs Piggleball

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Piggleball at none against ESPN Tournament Challenge's 11. Piggleball also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ESPN Tournament Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (44K vs 1) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ESPN Tournament Challenge sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Piggleball asks for nothing beyond the download.

Piggleball holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ESPN Tournament Challenge has 44K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ESPN Tournament Challenge ships an update every 9 days, Piggleball every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ESPN Tournament Challenge | Piggleball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espn-tournament-challenge/id359891723/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piggleball/id6786999350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Disney](https://appshunter.io/developer/284888248) | [William Henderson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687905920) |

## What reviewers say

### ESPN Tournament Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espn-tournament-challenge/id359891723)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Create and manage brackets for college basketball tournaments. Compete with friends and experts for prizes, utilize prediction tools, and track your bracket's performance in real-time. Offers quick fill options and team insights to help you make informed picks.

**Highlights:** Create multiple brackets, Compete in groups, Predictor and Analyzer tools, Quick Bracket auto-fill, Finish My Bracket option, Real-time score tracking, Perfect Bracket Tracker

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ESPN+ 90 Day Trial (Monthly) | $10.99 | per month |
| ESPN+ Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| ESPN+ 7 Day Trial (Monthly) | $13.99 | per month |
| ESPN+ (Monthly) | $13.99 | per month |
| Tournament ESPN+ Monthly 2024 | $13.99 | per month |
| ESPN+ (Yearly) | $139.99 | per year |
| ESPN 7 Day Trial (Yearly) | $139.99 | per year |
| ESPN+ 14 Day Trial (Yearly) | $139.99 | per year |
| ESPN+ 30 Day Trial (Yearly) | $139.99 | per year |
| ESPN+ 90 Day Trial (Yearly) | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Efficient bracket management
- 🚀 Smooth app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult navigation and UI
- 🔍 Lack of key features
- 🔍 Inaccessible for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Brackets getting wiped
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Frequent app crashes
- Login and sign-up problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and resume brackets
- More customization options
- Improved group management tools
- Better analytics and scoring features


### Piggleball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piggleball/id6786999350)

Find pickleball matches, check into local courts, and compete on community ladders. Track your ranking, build your team, and manage partners through real matches.

**Highlights:** Find pickleball matches, Check into local courts, Compete on community ladders, Track player rankings, Build and manage teams, Submit match scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ESPN Tournament Challenge free?

ESPN Tournament Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Piggleball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ESPN Tournament Challenge or Piggleball?

Piggleball is rated higher. ESPN Tournament Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Piggleball averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ESPN Tournament Challenge or Piggleball have ads?

ESPN Tournament Challenge shows ads; Piggleball does not.

### Which is updated more often, ESPN Tournament Challenge or Piggleball?

ESPN Tournament Challenge ships an update every 9 days, and Piggleball every 3 days. Most recently, ESPN Tournament Challenge was updated on October 19, 2026 and Piggleball on October 10, 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.*