# TeamChooser vs Bracket App

The clearest difference is rating: Bracket App at 4.3 against TeamChooser's 2.3. Bracket App also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (123 vs 3). TeamChooser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bracket App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TeamChooser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bracket App holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bracket App has 123 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

TeamChooser ships an update every 12 months, Bracket App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TeamChooser | Bracket App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teamchooser/id369608062/reviews) | **[4.3 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-app/id1604693963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NP Press](https://appshunter.io/developer/369608065) | [Sean Postler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604693965) |

## What reviewers say

### TeamChooser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teamchooser/id369608062)

This app helps organize fair and balanced teams for various sports. Input player names and skill levels, and it automatically divides them into two equal teams for a fun game. It supports many two-team sports and offers advanced balancing options.

**Highlights:** Automatic team balancing, Player skill rating input, Supports multiple sports, Customizable team balancing options, Player availability tracking, Manage multiple games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bracket App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-app/id1604693963)

Easily create and manage single or double elimination tournament brackets for up to 64 teams. Offers manual or randomized seeding, light/dark modes, and cross-device syncing. Ideal for organizing competitions.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited brackets, Single and double elimination support, Up to 64 teams per bracket, Manual or random seeding, Light and dark modes, Cross-device syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Supports large team numbers (64+)
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Good for various tournament types
- 👍 Effective for casual games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow performance
- 💥 Frequent crashes/kicking out
- 💸 Paid features for animations
- ⚠️ Ads present
- 🐛 Buggy in double elimination

**Reported bugs**

- Runs slower than molasses
- Kicks user out when executing commands
- Double elimination bracket doesn't work correctly
- Teams not popping up in loser's bracket
- Stuck on TBD in matches

**Requested features**

- Round robin tournaments
- Different bracket layouts
- Third place matches
- Champion animations (free)
- Better presentation (trophy logo, background)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TeamChooser free?

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

### Is Bracket App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TeamChooser or Bracket App?

Bracket App is rated higher. TeamChooser averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bracket App averages 4.3 from 123 ratings.

### Do TeamChooser or Bracket App have ads?

Bracket App shows ads; TeamChooser does not.

### Which is updated more often, TeamChooser or Bracket App?

TeamChooser ships an update every 12 months, and Bracket App every 3 weeks. Most recently, TeamChooser was updated on June 11, 2026 and Bracket App on September 16, 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.*