# FearPix vs Back My Bracket

The clearest difference is monetization model: FearPix at free with in-app purchases against Back My Bracket's subscription. FearPix also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). Back My Bracket's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FearPix sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Back My Bracket sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FearPix against 5.0 for Back My Bracket. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FearPix has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FearPix ships an update monthly, Back My Bracket every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FearPix | Back My Bracket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fearpix/id6503340932/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-my-bracket/id6741537047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 135 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FrightPix LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749009555) | [Back My Bracket LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794617189) |

## What reviewers say

### FearPix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fearpix/id6503340932)

This app is a dedicated streaming platform for horror enthusiasts and independent filmmakers. It offers thousands of hours of frights, supports vertical video for mobile viewing, and allows creators to submit their work for potential funding and revenue sharing.

**Highlights:** Thousands of hours of horror content, Vertical video optimized for mobile, Submit indie horror films, Revenue sharing for creators, Fan-backed original film funding, Community voting on originals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Fear Tier | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Semi-annual Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Series plan 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Series plan 2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Series plan 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Series plan 6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Series plan 8.99 | $8.99 | one-time |


### Back My Bracket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-my-bracket/id6741537047)

Create and manage custom tournament bracket pools with friends. Compete for prizes or bragging rights with flexible entry fees and payout options across various sports.

**Highlights:** Custom bracket pools, Flexible entry fees and payouts, Invite friends and track standings, Support for multiple sports and events, Betting on tournament knowledge, Trusted platform for real stakes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BMB+ VIP | $2.99 | per month |
| BMB+ Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| BMB+ Yearly | $114.99 | per year |
| 50 BMB Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 100 BMB Credits | $16.99 | one-time |
| 250 BMB Credits | $42.99 | one-time |
| 500 BMB Credits | $84.99 | one-time |
| 1000 BMB Credits | $169.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FearPix free?

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

### Is Back My Bracket free?

Back My Bracket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FearPix or Back My Bracket?

FearPix and Back My Bracket are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do FearPix or Back My Bracket have ads?

FearPix shows ads; Back My Bracket does not.

### Which is updated more often, FearPix or Back My Bracket?

FearPix ships an update monthly, and Back My Bracket every 5 months. Most recently, FearPix was updated on August 10, 2026 and Back My Bracket on June 10, 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.*