# Bracketology vs Mirrorball Picks

The clearest difference is rating: Mirrorball Picks at 4.8 against Bracketology's 4.0. Mirrorball Picks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Bracketology's advantage is ratings volume (182 vs 40) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Mirrorball Picks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mirrorball Picks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 182 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Bracketology's written reviews are positive against 83% of Mirrorball Picks's.

Bracketology ships an update fortnightly, Mirrorball Picks every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bracketology | Mirrorball Picks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracketology/id6463115555/reviews) | **[4.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirrorball-picks/id6796011101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 202 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bracketology.tv, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703948380) | [Tyler Randolph](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792889413) |

## 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


### Mirrorball Picks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirrorball-picks/id6796011101)

Engage with your favorite ballroom dance competition shows by predicting outcomes. Rank contestants, make weekly picks, and compete with friends or globally on leaderboards. Automatic scoring and timely notifications enhance the fan experience.

**Highlights:** Pre-season bracket ranking, Weekly elimination picks, Private league creation, Global leaderboard comparison, Automatic scoring, Push notification reminders

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mirrorball Pass - Season 35 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bracketology free?

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

### Is Mirrorball Picks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bracketology or Mirrorball Picks?

Mirrorball Picks is rated higher. Bracketology averages 4.0 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Mirrorball Picks averages 4.8 from 40 ratings.

### Do Bracketology or Mirrorball Picks have ads?

Bracketology shows ads; Mirrorball Picks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bracketology or Mirrorball Picks?

Bracketology ships an update fortnightly, and Mirrorball Picks every 2 days. Most recently, Bracketology was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mirrorball Picks on October 15, 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.*