# Fanstake vs DraftBattle

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fanstake | DraftBattle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanstake/id6736592498/reviews)** | [4.7 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftbattle/id6766989829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **215** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fanstake, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772567254) | [Pedro Marques](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896343944) |

## What reviewers say

### Fanstake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanstake/id6736592498)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DraftBattle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftbattle/id6766989829)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Redrafts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Repositions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy 1h | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Redrafts | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Rewinds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Repositions | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Redrafts | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Rewinds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Repositions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy 24h | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Energy | $5.99 | one-time |
| 40 Energy | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy 7 Days | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Energy Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Energy Pass | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*