Comparison

Brackelope vs Bracket App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brackelope

Easily build, run, and organize knockout, double, and single elimination tournaments for various competitions. Features real-time results posting, player management, and a payout calculator. Supports up to 128 players and integrates with IFPA results.

Highlights
  • Supports up to 128 players/teams
  • Draw match button
  • Real-time results posting (Brackelope Live)
  • Knockout, Double, and Single Elimination tournaments
  • Manage match arenas
  • Save scores and player stats
  • Simple payout calculator
Features
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• Supports up to 128 players or teams • Hold the Draw Match Button to draw all available matches • Swipe to delete saved players from Add Player list • Swipe to delete saved arenas from Add Arena list • Updated IFPA Results to WPPR 5.2 • Post real-time results online with Brackelope Live • Knockout Tournaments with 1-4 strikes • Seed Knockout tournaments randomly or by number of strikes • Double and Single Elimination Tournaments • Save Scores • Random Doubles mode • Manage match “arenas” like pool tables, pinball machines, dart boards, or basketball courts • Draw Match automatically decides next match • Tap a players name to view their position in the bracket • Saves match times and average plays on each arena • Includes simple payout calculator • Seed players • Email results or share on Twitter or Facebook • Emails include spreadsheet for International Flipper Pinball Association’s pinball rankings Brackelope is an indispensable tournament building tool that allows users to easily build, run, and organize knockout, double and single elimination style tournaments for almost any kind of competition (pool, bowling, pinball, classroom competitions, school sports, etc.). Brackelope is the only app that features live support, enabling users to post scores online in real-time. Brackelope Live support is a feature unique to Brackelope. It allows users to post scores, tournament results, and player stats online, eliminating the need for manual record-keeping and allowing players and fans access to up-to-the-minute information on the progress and results of their tournaments. Brackelope enables users to manage multiple arenas (pinball machines, pool tables, dart boards, etc.), balance matches between players and arenas, search for players in the bracket, and view player win/loss stats. It completely eliminates the confusion of paper scorekeeping and the trouble of attempting to manually draw matches at random. It also includes a simple payout calculator for tournament winnings. Upgrade to Brackelope Pro to unlock Double Elimination brackets, 4-strike Knockout tournaments and balanced and swiss KO seeding rules. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact isaac@brackelope.com

About

Bracket App

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
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Bracket App is a simple way to create single and double elimination tournament brackets. FEATURES - No limit on the amount of brackets you can create. - Supports single and double elimination. - Can have up to 64 teams in a bracket. - Manually manage or randomize team seeding. - Light and Dark mode support plus personalized color customization. - Brackets sync across iPhone/iPad associated with Apple Id. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Brackelope4 screens
Bracket App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bracket App at 4.3 against Brackelope's 3.6. Bracket App also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 55%). Brackelope's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brackelope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bracket App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bracket App holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 123 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Brackelope's written reviews are positive against 71% of Bracket App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brackelope ships an update every 3 months, Bracket App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Brackelope versus Bracket App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrackelopeBracket App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (84 ratings)4.3 (123 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews70.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84123 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsaac RuizSean Postler

Customer experience

Brackelope

All ratings84 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral17.9%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral17.4%
Negative27.2%

Bracket App

All ratings123 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative22.1%

Bugs and requests

Brackelope

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bracket App

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • 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
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  • Bracket resets when switching apps
  • Deleted players in double elimination
  • Cannot pick winner of each round
  • First round byes for most seeds
  • Teams go straight to second round
  • Can't handle large brackets, inserts multiple people into one match
  • Loses teams in the mix
  • Freezes when switching from single to double elimination
  • Seed numbers not showing up, only '...'
  • Team in Round 2 has no opponent when Round 1 is complete
  • First 15 songs are solo and not in the first round

Requested features

26 requests
  • Round robin tournaments
  • Different bracket layouts
  • Third place matches
  • Champion animations (free)
  • Better presentation (trophy logo, background)
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  • Standings (win/loss record)
  • Tab for all winners
  • Confetti/trophy animation on win
  • Delete brackets
  • Create conferences
  • Edit bracket without resetting
  • Duplicate brackets
  • Labels for stages (quarter-finals, etc.)
  • Customize stage names
  • Add more teams (beyond 9)
  • Separate conferences
  • Bracket history/results tab
  • Actual bracket view (like Bracket Builder)
  • Duplicate or reset a bracket
  • Add scores to games
  • Full view of brackets
  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd ranking
  • Un-click a winner (undo accidental click)
  • Add pools/group stages
  • Keep seed numbers visible
  • Start tournament option/button

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Brackelope

One-time1
  • Brackelope Pro$9.99
2 purchases

Bracket App

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Brackelope free?
Brackelope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bracket App free?
Bracket App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brackelope or Bracket App?
Bracket App is rated higher. Brackelope averages 3.6 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Bracket App averages 4.3 from 123 ratings.
Do Brackelope or Bracket App have ads?
Bracket App shows ads; Brackelope does not.
Which is updated more often, Brackelope or Bracket App?
Brackelope ships an update every 3 months, and Bracket App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brackelope was updated on October 9, 2026 and Bracket App on October 7, 2026.

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