Comparison

Fanstake vs DraftBattle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fanstake

Engage with your favorite sports teams and athletes by making free weekly picks and participating in fan-funded NIL deals. Compete on leaderboards, earn rewards, and directly support athletes and teams, redefining fan engagement.

Highlights
  • Free weekly sports picks
  • Fanbase leaderboards
  • Direct athlete/team support
  • Fan-funded NIL deals
  • Rewards for fan activity
  • Upcoming games and modes
Features
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Fanstake is the home base for fans who want to make an impact off the field and feel it on the field. Start by making free weekly picks in Fanstake Pick’Ems. Compete with rival fanbases, climb the leaderboards, and help earn NIL $$$ for your favorite team. And for those who want to go even further to show their support, Fanstake also offers Staking — a no-risk way to directly support athletes, teams, and recruiting through fan-funded NIL deals. Pick’Ems and Staking are just the start, with new games and modes like Rivals, Arcade, and Groups coming soon Every game, every pick, and every stake ladder up to the same goal: giving fans a real stake in their team’s success. Highlights • Free-to-play college sports games • Weekly picks with real rewards • Compete across fanbase leaderboards • Low-risk Staking to support athletes directly • NIL dollars earned through fan activity • New games and modes coming soon Join the community that’s redefining what it means to be a fan. Download Fanstake and play your part today.

About

DraftBattle

Build a fantasy basketball team based on daily themes and compete against real players. Take control during clutch moments of simulated games to secure victory and climb the ranks. Offers daily challenges and progression systems for continuous engagement.

Highlights
  • Themed fantasy basketball drafts
  • Compete against real opponents
  • In-game clutch moment control
  • Daily prompts and leaderboards
  • Player progression and ranks
  • Free-to-play with optional purchases
Features
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Build the ultimate basketball team. Then prove it's the best. DraftBattle is the competitive basketball team-building game where every draft is a new challenge. Build dream teams, battle real players, climb the rankings, and prove your basketball knowledge. Every challenge is different. Build the greatest defensive team ever. Create the perfect starting five. Beat legendary dynasties. Find the best young core. There are endless ways to play. 5 Game Modes Association Mode Travel across the map and conquer every basketball franchise. Build the greatest all-time team for each city, complete unique challenges, and create the ultimate basketball dynasty. Division Drafts Draft your team in just 60 seconds and battle real players from around the world. Every matchup is unique. Weekend League Compete in weekly events, climb the leaderboard, and earn exclusive rewards against the best drafters. Tournaments Take on themed competitions, survive multiple rounds, and prove you can build winning teams under any challenge. Daily Challenge A brand-new basketball challenge every day. New rules. New teams. New debates. Build Better Teams Winning isn't just about picking the biggest stars. Every draft rewards strategy, chemistry, and smart team building. Use Redraft, Rewind, and Reposition to perfect your lineup and outsmart your opponents. Rise Through the Ranks Earn XP, unlock rewards, complete achievements, and climb from Bronze all the way to Hall of Fame. Whether you're chasing the perfect team, conquering every franchise, or competing against the world's best players, there's always another challenge waiting. Build your dream team. Beat everyone. Terms of Use (EULA): https://draftbattle.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://draftbattle.app/privacy

Screenshots

Fanstake4 screens
DraftBattle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fanstake at 100% against DraftBattle's 35%. Fanstake also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). DraftBattle's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (215 vs 12). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DraftBattle sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Fanstake asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fanstake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DraftBattle has 215 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Fanstake's written reviews are positive against 35% of DraftBattle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fanstake ships an update every 4 months, DraftBattle every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Fanstake versus DraftBattle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFanstakeDraftBattle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better4.7 (215 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better35.3% of reviews
Number of ratings12215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFanstake, IncPedro Marques

Customer experience

Fanstake

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DraftBattle

All ratings215 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral17.6%
Negative47.1%

In-app purchases

None

Fanstake

No in-app purchases

18 purchases

DraftBattle

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Weekly$6.997 Days
One-time16
  • 3 Redrafts$0.99
  • 3 Repositions$0.99
  • Unlimited Energy 1h$1.99
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  • 10 Redrafts$2.99
  • 10 Rewinds$2.99
  • 10 Repositions$2.99
  • 25 Redrafts$3.99
  • 25 Rewinds$3.99
  • 25 Repositions$3.99
  • Unlimited Energy 24h$3.99
  • Starter Bundle$4.99
  • 15 Energy$5.99
  • 40 Energy$12.99
  • Unlimited Energy 7 Days$12.99
  • Lifetime Energy Pass$19.99
  • Lifetime Energy Pass$29.99

Questions

Is Fanstake free?
Fanstake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DraftBattle free?
DraftBattle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fanstake or DraftBattle?
Fanstake is rated higher. Fanstake averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while DraftBattle averages 4.7 from 215 ratings.
Do Fanstake or DraftBattle have ads?
DraftBattle shows ads; Fanstake does not.
Which is updated more often, Fanstake or DraftBattle?
Fanstake ships an update every 4 months, and DraftBattle every 6 days. Most recently, Fanstake was updated on September 8, 2026 and DraftBattle on September 27, 2026.

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