# Bracketology vs PubMeet

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bracketology | PubMeet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracketology/id6463115555/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubmeet/id6761883585/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 202 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bracketology.tv, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703948380) | [Matthew Kurtz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891931331) |

## What reviewers say

### Bracketology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracketology/id6463115555)

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.

**Highlights:** Fantasy games for 30+ reality shows, Daily pools with cash prizes, Private and public leagues, Customizable league settings, Automated scoring, Earn coins and bucks

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Plan | $1.49 | per month |
| All-Star Monthly Plan | $2.49 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Plan | $12.00 | per year |
| All-Star Yearly Plan | $18.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🤩 Fun and engaging
- 🤝 Great for connecting with friends
- 🎉 Adds excitement to reality TV
- 🧠 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔄 Constant need to update
- 🤔 Confusing scoring/point system
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited commissioner controls

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### PubMeet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubmeet/id6761883585)

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.

**Highlights:** Find bars showing your game, Real-time crowd updates, Follow favorite teams, Discover game-day atmosphere, Exclusive promotions and specials, Connect with fans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bracketology free?

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

### Is PubMeet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bracketology or PubMeet?

PubMeet is rated higher. Bracketology averages 4.0 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while PubMeet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bracketology or PubMeet have ads?

Bracketology shows ads; PubMeet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bracketology or PubMeet?

Bracketology ships an update fortnightly, and PubMeet every 10 days. Most recently, Bracketology was updated on October 16, 2026 and PubMeet on September 22, 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.*