# Bracket Maker vs Brackify

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brackify at 100% against Bracket Maker's 52%. Brackify also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Bracket Maker's advantage is ratings volume (225 vs 12) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). 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 Brackify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brackify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bracket Maker has 225 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Bracket Maker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brackify's.

Bracket Maker ships an update every 5 days, Brackify every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bracket Maker | Brackify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (225 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-maker-tournament-app/id6677026679/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brackify-tournament-manager/id6755948538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **225** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 105 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mariia Dordiai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768012629) | [SHADRACK KUMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857547031) |

## 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 |


### Brackify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brackify-tournament-manager/id6755948538)

This platform unifies competitive events from various sources, allowing users to create and follow tournaments. Engage with predictions, track player performance, and discover esports news and content all in one place.

**Highlights:** Create professional brackets, Automated seeding and layouts, Live tournament updates, Prediction challenges with points, Connect start.gg and Challonge accounts, Esports and FGC social feed, Discover competitive news and content

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brackify Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Brackify Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Brackify Plus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Brackify Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bracket Maker free?

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

### Is Brackify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bracket Maker or Brackify?

Brackify is rated higher. Bracket Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 225 ratings, while Brackify averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Bracket Maker or Brackify have ads?

Bracket Maker shows ads; Brackify does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bracket Maker or Brackify?

Bracket Maker ships an update every 5 days, and Brackify every 11 days. Most recently, Bracket Maker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Brackify on October 28, 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.*