# EPICK vs TaleBets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EPICK at none against TaleBets's 4. EPICK also leads on ratings volume (372 vs 9). TaleBets's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TaleBets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.89 per 7 days. EPICK asks for nothing beyond the download.

TaleBets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPICK has 372 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of EPICK's written reviews are positive against 100% of TaleBets's.

EPICK ships an update weekly, TaleBets every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EPICK | TaleBets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (372 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epick-skill-based-sports-app/id6738732407/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talebets/id6739745287/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **372** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EPICK Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782089561) | [Tale, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786828541) |

## What reviewers say

### EPICK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epick-skill-based-sports-app/id6738732407)

This app allows users to test their sports knowledge by predicting player performance in various sports. Users make 'more or less' picks on player projections, and if all picks are correct, they win the prize pool. It emphasizes skill-based competition over chance and is available in select states.

**Highlights:** Predict player performance, More or Less pick system, Win prize pools, Skill-based competition, Multiple sports supported, Fast contests

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Changing the game
- 👍 User-friendly and fun
- 💡 Ingenious idea

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Contests not filling up
- 🚫 No customer support
- 🚫 Lack of liquidity in contests
- 🚫 Cluttered and ugly interface

**Reported bugs**

- Contests being cancelled
- App appears to be dead

**Requested features**

- More contest options
- Improved customer support


### TaleBets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talebets/id6739745287)

Discover and verify profitable sports cappers with transparent picks and live odds. This app simplifies finding the best betting opportunities by consolidating odds from multiple sources into one user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Verified profitable cappers, Transparent betting picks, Live odds comparison, User-friendly interface, Proprietary live odds feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tail Devourers Membership | $2.89 | per 7 days |
| Tail Devourers Membership | $7.19 | per month |
| Tail Devourers Membership | $71.90 | per year |
| Tale Pro | $299.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EPICK free?

EPICK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TaleBets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EPICK or TaleBets?

TaleBets is rated higher. EPICK averages 4.3 out of 5 from 372 ratings, while TaleBets averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do EPICK or TaleBets have ads?

EPICK shows ads; TaleBets does not.

### Which is updated more often, EPICK or TaleBets?

EPICK ships an update weekly, and TaleBets every 6 days. Most recently, EPICK was updated on October 22, 2026 and TaleBets on October 16, 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.*