# Bracket Maker vs BracketKeepers

The clearest difference is rating: BracketKeepers at 5.0 against Bracket Maker's 4.4. BracketKeepers also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). Bracket Maker's advantage is ratings volume (227 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 BracketKeepers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BracketKeepers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bracket Maker has 227 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bracket Maker ships an update every 5 days, BracketKeepers every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bracket Maker | BracketKeepers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (227 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-maker-tournament-app/id6677026679/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracketkeepers-bracket-maker/id6808735089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **227** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mariia Dordiai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768012629) | [Joseph Ting](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775193825) |

## 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 |


### BracketKeepers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracketkeepers-bracket-maker/id6808735089)

Easily create and manage tournament brackets for various sports and games. Share live updates with participants and spectators on any screen, with multiple format options and quick setup.

**Highlights:** Create brackets in minutes, Live updates on any screen, Multiple tournament formats, Saved player lists, Printable bracket PDFs, League and season management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BracketKeepers Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bracket Maker free?

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

### Is BracketKeepers free?

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

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

BracketKeepers is rated higher. Bracket Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 227 ratings, while BracketKeepers averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bracket Maker or BracketKeepers have ads?

Bracket Maker shows ads; BracketKeepers does not.

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

Bracket Maker ships an update every 5 days, and BracketKeepers every 2 days. Most recently, Bracket Maker was updated on November 14, 2026 and BracketKeepers on November 13, 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.*