Bracketology vs PubMeet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bracketology
Engage in dynamic fantasy gaming for reality TV shows in one place. Play season-long games or daily pools for a chance to win prizes. Compete with friends or join public leagues to prove your fandom and climb the leaderboard.
- Fantasy games for 30+ reality shows
- Daily pools with cash prizes
- Private and public leagues
- Customizable league settings
- Automated scoring
- Earn coins and bucks
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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/
PubMeet
Discover nearby bars and pubs showing live sports events for your favorite teams. Connect with fellow fans and find the best game-day atmosphere, complete with real-time crowd updates and exclusive venue promotions.
- Find bars showing your game
- Real-time crowd updates
- Follow favorite teams
- Discover game-day atmosphere
- Exclusive promotions and specials
- Connect with fans
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PubMeet – Find Your Crowd, Watch Together Never watch the big game alone again. PubMeet helps sports fans discover the best bars and pubs showing their favorite teams live. Whether you're cheering for football, cricket, basketball, UFC, Formula 1, or any major sporting event, PubMeet connects you with the right crowd and the perfect venue nearby. Choose your team, find a bar, and join fans who share your passion. Features - Find Bars Showing Your Game - Quickly discover nearby sports bars and pubs streaming your team’s match live. - Real-Time Crowd Updates - See which venues are buzzing with fans before you arrive using live activity and check-ins. - Follow Your Favorite Teams - Select your teams and get personalized recommendations for where to watch. - Discover the Best Game-Day Atmosphere - From packed fan hubs to chill local pubs, PubMeet helps you find the perfect vibe for every match. - Exclusive Promotions & Specials - Access special offers, events, and game-day deals from partner venues. - Built for Sports Fans Whether you’re traveling, new to the city, or just looking for the best atmosphere, PubMeet makes game day social again. Why PubMeet? - Find sports bars instantly - Watch games with real fans - Discover nearby venues - Live crowd insights - Easy and fast experience - Free to use Download PubMeet and never miss the atmosphere of game day again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PubMeet at 5.0 against Bracketology's 4.0. PubMeet also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Bracketology's advantage is ratings volume (182 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Bracketology sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. PubMeet asks for nothing beyond the download.
PubMeet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bracketology has 182 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Bracketology ships an update fortnightly, PubMeet every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bracketology | PubMeet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (182 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 182 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bracketology.tv, Inc | Matthew Kurtz |
Customer experience
Bracketology
PubMeet
Bugs and 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
PubMeet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bracketology
- Pro Monthly Plan$1.491 Month
- All-Star Monthly Plan$2.491 Month
- Pro Yearly Plan$12.001 Year
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- All-Star Yearly Plan$18.001 Year
PubMeet
No in-app purchases









