Comparison

Big Bracket Maker for the iPad vs Scoreholio

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

Head to head
About

Big Bracket Maker for the iPad

Easily create single or double elimination tournament brackets for up to 128 players. Supports random or seeded assignments and allows for singles or doubles matches. Save, load, print, and email your tournament brackets.

Highlights
  • Create single/double elimination brackets
  • Up to 128 players
  • Random or seeded assignments
  • Save and load tournaments
  • Print and email brackets
  • Enter match scores
  • Handle byes automatically
Features
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A simple to use program based on the Top Ten Sports App, "Bracket Maker for the iPad". This BIG bracket maker lets you place up to 128 players in your own SINGLE and DOUBLE elimination tournament style. It is easy as 1-2-3. 1) Choose your tournament type, Single or Double 2) Choose your assignment type; random or seedings (double elim. only supports random assignments) 3) For Random assignments, you can choose how players in each match, 1 vs 1 or 2 vs 2 4) Type in the names (up to 128 players) 5) Push copy to brackets. Note that for double elimination tournaments, you can only use random assignments of players. This program brings in great features: * You can save the player list -- This is handy if you hold regular tournaments with basically the same set of players. You can adjust the player list using an edit feature. * You can load and save tournaments -- Unlimited number of tourneys can be created. * You can print your brackets * You can email your brackets -- This way you can share the results with the participants * You can enter scores for each match (if you want to) * You can have singles or doubles matches in a random player assignment You don't have to worry about byes. You just enter the number of players you want and then hit copy. It's that easy. The program figures out who goes where. For large seeded single elimination tournaments, the program splits the field into 16 player (max.) divisions. This allows seeding to follow the divisions similar to the crazy March basketball tournaments. It also lets you adjust one division without messing up the other brackets. IF YOU NEED TRIPLE ELIMINATION, ROUND ROBIN or OTHER TYPES, check out the Bracket Maker for iPad. This BIG bracket is for single and double elimination only but for up to 128 players. You can see how the program works and see its features by watching the youtube video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgKMUmv9XcE

About

Scoreholio

Easily manage tournaments of any size, from casual backyard gatherings to large-scale events. Players can pre-register and receive real-time updates, while organizers benefit from flexible setup and interactive scoreboards. Includes features for tracking individual game stats and exploring different tournament formats.

Highlights
  • Tournament bracket generation
  • Player pre-registration and check-in
  • Real-time push notifications for players
  • Interactive and customizable scoreboards
  • Global and club player rankings
  • Digital scoreboard for practice games
  • Multiple tournament formats
Features
Currently charting
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Whether you are running a backyard tournament or a 512 team mega tournament Scoreholio is the app for you. Running a tournament is easy peasy, all you need to do is Pre-Register or Check-in your players, hit start tournament, and let the app handle the rest. In-app tournament push notifications and colorful dashboards will help guide your players from check-in to championship. “Scoreholio can take you from 0 to hero in less than a week! “Easy Peasy” to use and caught on like wildfire here in South Mississippi!” - Daniel T “Scoreholio is so amazing — almost makes it too easy to run a tourney.” - Jeff C Not in a tournament? Use our digital Freeplay scoreboard to keep track of all your pickup and practice games. Not sure what kind of tournament to run? Try out our super fun Switcholio format that pairs different partners up every round. Playing Cornhole? We have the most innovative scoreboard in the sport. Use ScoreMagic to track every bag you throw. FEATURES • Formats: Round robin, single elimination and double elimination bracket, Squadholio, Pool Play • Pre-Registration with Pre-Payment: Share your tournament and let players sign up in advance. Collect entry fees right from the app!! • Push Notifications: App notifies players when they're up, and which court they're on • Global and Club Rankings: Think you can compete globally? Join now to get on the Scoreholio leaderboard • Game Tracking: Make a player profile and Scoreholio will track every game you play • Scan Check-in: Quickly register players by scanning their QR code or adding them manually • Interactive Scoreboards: Colorful real-time scoreboards at each court, on any supported tablet or phone • Dashboard: Real-time scores, standings, and brackets displayed in-app and on TVs • Flexibility: Easily set # of courts and rounds, time limit, etc., even change them during the event Organizers: Join the "Scoreholio Organizers & Players" group on Facebook for help and tips from our growing community of users! Supported Sports: • Axe Throwing • Billiards • Cornhole • Darts • Horseshoes • Pickleball • Pong • Popdarts • Table Shuffleboard • Table Tennis • Tennis • Volleyball • Other Sports (Use for any sport not listed above) Legal stuff: If you decide to purchase a subscription to unlock advanced features, it will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. By using Scoreholio, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://scoreholio.com/tou

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scoreholio at 74% against Big Bracket Maker for the iPad's 25%. Scoreholio also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.2). Big Bracket Maker for the iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Scoreholio is free to download; Big Bracket Maker for the iPad costs $0.99 up front. Scoreholio sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Big Bracket Maker for the iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scoreholio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scoreholio has 6.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Big Bracket Maker for the iPad's written reviews are positive against 74% of Scoreholio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Bracket Maker for the iPad ships an update every 3 months, Scoreholio every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard11 real differences · 0 level
Big Bracket Maker for the iPad versus Scoreholio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Bracket Maker for the iPadScoreholio
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (9 ratings)4.8 (6.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews73.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings96.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#54 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacques RomanoScoreholio Inc.

Customer experience

Big Bracket Maker for the iPad

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Scoreholio

All ratings5,128 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative21.6%

Bugs and requests

Big Bracket Maker for the iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Scoreholio

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Trouble accessing private tournaments
  • Issues with loading and performance
  • Scoring and SPR calculation problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Expand support for more sports/games
  • Improve randomization and blind draw features
  • Add more personalization options (e.g., avatars, profiles)
  • Enhance mobile experience for players
  • Integrate with other platforms and devices

In-app purchases

None

Big Bracket Maker for the iPad

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Scoreholio

Subscriptions8
  • SPR+1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Competitive$4.991 Month
  • Advanced$9.991 Month
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  • Pro$19.991 Month
  • SPR+1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Competitive$49.991 Year
  • Advanced$99.991 Year
  • Pro$199.991 Year
One-time2
  • 3 Alert Credits$9.99
  • 10 Alert Credits$24.99

Questions

Is Big Bracket Maker for the iPad free?
Big Bracket Maker for the iPad costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scoreholio free?
Scoreholio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Big Bracket Maker for the iPad or Scoreholio?
Scoreholio is rated higher. Big Bracket Maker for the iPad averages 3.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Scoreholio averages 4.8 from 6.2K ratings.
Do Big Bracket Maker for the iPad or Scoreholio have ads?
Scoreholio shows ads; Big Bracket Maker for the iPad does not.
Which is updated more often, Big Bracket Maker for the iPad or Scoreholio?
Big Bracket Maker for the iPad ships an update every 3 months, and Scoreholio every 4 weeks. Most recently, Big Bracket Maker for the iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Scoreholio on November 6, 2026.

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