Comparison

Partytrick vs Bracketology

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

Head to head
About

Partytrick

Simplify event planning with a comprehensive tool that manages budgets, guest lists, invitations, and task management. Source supplies, track inventory, and receive day-of reminders to host gatherings with confidence.

Highlights
  • Collaborative planning
  • Product sourcing and shopping
  • Invitation management
  • Budget tracking
  • Task management and reminders
  • Inventory management
Features
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Host gatherings you'll actually enjoy ... all without dropping a single detail. From curated product sourcing, budgets, invitations, and a plan that tells you exactly what to do and when, Partytrick is the partytrick up your sleeve. From the first guest list to the last "thanks for coming," Partytrick keeps every part of your party organized in one place, so you can host with confidence instead of scrambling. And now it goes wherever you do. This companion app is the on-the-go half of your hosting toolkit: plan and design on the Partytrick web platform, then carry the whole plan in your pocket and run the show from your phone. PLAN TOGETHER Build your gathering and invite your people to help. Collaborative planning means co-hosts, partners, and friends can pitch in on tasks, lists, and decisions in real time — no more scattered group texts. SOURCE THE GOODS Find and shop everything your next gathering needs, from decor to tableware to the little extras that make it feel special — all in one place. SEND INVITATIONS Create and send invitations right from the app and keep track of who's coming. STAY ON BUDGET Set a budget and watch your spending as you go, so the fun never comes with a morning-after surprise. KNOW WHAT TO DO, AND WHEN Your event planning tab lays out exactly what you need and when you need it. Task management keeps every to-do in order, and day-of "nudges" act like a planner in your pocket — reminding you what to do at the exact moment you need to do it. Throw the paper checklists away. MANAGE YOUR INVENTORY Keep track of the items, decor, and swag you already own, so you reuse what you have and only buy what you need. HOST ANY OCCASION Holidays, watch parties, supper clubs, bachelorette parties, BBQs, brunches, brand events, book clubs, and every "just come over" in between. Whether you're planning weeks ahead on the web or running the show from your phone the day of, Partytrick is the companion that has you covered — so you can say "JUST COME OVER" and mean it. Loving the app? Leave a five-star review. Questions? Contact us at hello@partytrick.com

About

Bracketology

Engage with your favorite reality TV shows through fantasy sports. Play free season-long games for over 30 shows, compete with friends in leagues, and even play for real prizes. Offers various game types like Confidence Pools and First Impression brackets.

Highlights
  • Fantasy games for 30+ reality TV shows
  • Play for real prizes in Prize Mode
  • Private and public leagues
  • Confidence Pools and First Impression brackets
  • Awards show prediction format
  • Easy one-click account setup
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Bracketology brings the thrill of fantasy sports to all your favorite reality TV shows, in one place. Play free, season-long fantasy games for 30+ shows, including Dancing with the Stars, Survivor, The Traitors, Big Brother, The Challenge, The Amazing Race, MasterChef, Love Island, RuPaul's Drag Race, The Bachelor, Top Chef, and more. Compete with friends in a private league or jump into a public one and climb the leaderboard. New this Fall, Prize Mode lets you play for a shot at real prizes. It's still 100% free to play; no purchase or payment is needed to enter or win. Pick the game type(s) to compete in. Confidence Pools let you rank your picks by how sure you are. First Impression brackets are all about locking in your standouts early. Advanced mode adds more depth for the diehards. And for awards shows like the Oscars, Emmys, and Golden Globes, play our Ballot format and predict the winners category by category. Features: EASY TO SET UP Create an account in one click, with multiple single-sign-on options. 100% FREE TO PLAY Every game is free. Prize Mode gives you a shot at real winnings without ever needing to pay to play. UNLIMITED LEAGUE SIZES Compete against your significant other, an entire group chat, or every Bracketology user out there. CUSTOMIZABLE SETTINGS League Commissioners choose game types, when picks lock, and more to make each league their own. AUTOMATED SCORING No spreadsheets needed - we track it all for you. BY FANS, FOR FANS We built Bracketology because we wanted this to exist. We're playing right alongside you. New seasons of Dancing with the Stars, Survivor, The Traitors, & more all premiere this September. Download now and get your watch party into the league before the season starts. The rewards and contest prizes accessible via the Bracketology app are solely sponsored and administered by Bracketology.tv, a subsidiary of Lucra, Inc. Apple is not a sponsor of, affiliated with, or responsible for conducting, the prize distribution. For more info on Bracketology's Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy, visit: https://www.bracketology.tv/legal Terms of Use: This app is governed by Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Partytrick4 screens
Bracketology3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Partytrick at none against Bracketology's shown. Partytrick also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Bracketology's advantage is ratings volume (187 vs 7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Partytrick against 4.0 for Bracketology. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bracketology has 187 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Partytrick's written reviews are positive against 73% of Bracketology's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Partytrick ships an update every 6 weeks, Bracketology fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Partytrick versus Bracketology: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPartytrickBracketology
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)4.0 (187 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews73.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7187 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB138 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPartytrick, Inc.Bracketology.tv, Inc

Customer experience

Partytrick

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bracketology

All ratings186 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative23.7%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%

Bugs and requests

Partytrick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bracketology

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Inability to update picks
  • Incorrect scoreboard updates
  • Server overload during peak hours

Requested features

5 requests
  • League chat feature
  • More show options
  • Improved scoring transparency
  • Customizable league settings
  • Offline mode for pick submissions

In-app purchases

None

Partytrick

No in-app purchases

None

Bracketology

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Partytrick free?
Partytrick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bracketology free?
Bracketology is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Partytrick or Bracketology?
Bracketology is rated higher. Partytrick averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Bracketology averages 4.0 from 187 ratings.
Do Partytrick or Bracketology have ads?
Bracketology shows ads; Partytrick does not.
Which is updated more often, Partytrick or Bracketology?
Partytrick ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bracketology fortnightly. Most recently, Partytrick was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bracketology on November 7, 2026.

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