# Bracket Maker vs Simple MatchTable

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bracket Maker at 52% against Simple MatchTable's 0%. Bracket Maker also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Simple MatchTable's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bracket Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Simple MatchTable sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bracket Maker ships an update every 5 days, Simple MatchTable every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bracket Maker | Simple MatchTable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-maker-tournament-app/id6677026679/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **214** | — |
| Positive reviews | **52.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 105 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mariia Dordiai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768012629) | [YUKI TANAIKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/478558546) |

## What reviewers say

### Bracket Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-maker-tournament-app/id6677026679)

This app simplifies sports event management for organizers. Create custom tournaments, manage leagues, and schedule events with ease. Keep participants engaged with real-time updates and cross-platform accessibility.

**Highlights:** Versatile tournament creation, Intuitive bracket builder, Comprehensive league management, Intelligent scheduling, Cross-platform accessibility, Real-time updates

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO plus weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Month | $10.99 | per month |
| Promo Month | $10.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO plus yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Simple MatchTable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-matchtable/id6746087185)

Easily create and manage sports match tables with score entry, standings tracking, and rich customization options. Share detailed results with teams and fans, suitable for various sports and event types.

**Highlights:** Intuitive score entry and standings tracking, Customizable layouts with colors and images, Weather and link notes for matches, Multi-device sync via Google Drive, Export and import tables, Dark theme support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MatchTable Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| MatchTable Pro (Annual) | $18.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bracket Maker free?

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

### Is Simple MatchTable free?

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

### Do Bracket Maker or Simple MatchTable have ads?

Bracket Maker shows ads; Simple MatchTable does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bracket Maker or Simple MatchTable?

Bracket Maker ships an update every 5 days, and Simple MatchTable every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bracket Maker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Simple MatchTable on September 20, 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.*