Comparison

Tournament Maker & Generator vs Spolog

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

Head to head
About

Tournament Maker & Generator

Features
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Tournament Generator turns a club night, a school sports day or a weekend championship into a properly organized tournament in about a minute. Add your players, pick a format and the number of courts, and the app makes every pairing, keeps every court busy and updates the table the moment a score goes in. No account, no ads, and it works offline. NEW: LIVE LINK • Tap Live during a tournament and players follow the action on their own phone: matches on every court, the live table, results, what's up next and the round timer • They scan a QR code or type a 6-character join code at tournamentgenerator.app/join. No app or account needed to watch • When you finish, the page shows the podium and every result • Print a QR poster for the venue wall, or put the QR code on your printed fixtures • Pro: Keep this link — one link for the whole event, online for 90 days SIX TOURNAMENT FORMATS • Round Robin — everyone meets everyone: once, twice, three times or continuously • Single Elimination — knockout bracket with seeding and an optional 3rd-place playoff • Double Elimination — lose twice to go out, with a bracket reset in the final • Swiss — players meet others on the same score, avoiding rematches, for as many rounds as you choose • Group Stage — balanced groups that feed a knockout • Ladder — winners move up, losers move down, every round FAIR, SMART PAIRINGS • Singles or doubles, on up to 10 courts at once • Unique pairing rotates partners and opponents so nobody keeps meeting the same people, or lock in fixed pairs • Fair sit-outs: whoever has sat out least plays next • Same Court mode keeps players of a similar level on one court all night • Social "No Winners" mode for relaxed play where taking part is all that counts SCORING THAT FITS YOUR SPORT • Tap the winner, or enter the score • One set, Best of 3, 5 or 7, or a fixed number of sets • Target score, win by 2 and a points cap, with sensible defaults for each sport • Draws supported outside knockouts • Fix a mistyped result later and the table recalculates POINTS, STANDINGS AND SEASONS • Choose how many points a win, draw or loss is worth • Clear tiebreaks: points, point difference, and head-to-head in groups • Seasons (Pro) turn weekly club nights into one league table: league points, wins only or placement points • Full history of every tournament, with podium, leaderboard and stats PLAYERS, CLUBS AND RATINGS • Your roster carries over between tournaments; tag players by club • Player profiles with wins, losses, best streak, win rate and a rating that learns from results • Add, swap or rest players mid-tournament, and change the setup until the first score is in PRINT, SHARE AND TIME • Printable fixtures PDF with score boxes and an optional check-in sheet • Share result cards with the podium and standings to WhatsApp, Messages and more • Round timer with alarm sounds keeps every court finishing together WHO IT'S FOR • Padel and pickleball clubs running weekly social nights and Americano-style round robins • Tennis, badminton and squash clubs, coaches, leagues and PE teachers • Anyone who has ever paired up players on a whiteboard and wished it were easier FREE AND PRO Free: Round Robin and Single Elimination, up to 8 players on one court, singles and doubles, the live link, printable fixtures and share cards. Pro unlocks all six formats, unlimited players, up to 10 courts, multi-set matches, Seasons, full history, advanced stats, history backup and banner-free sharing. Try Pro free for 7 days, then choose monthly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. MADE FOR PICKLEBALL, PADEL, TENNIS, BADMINTON AND SQUASH — or choose Any Sport for anything played head-to-head in rounds. Runs on iPhone and iPad, in 19 languages. No account, no login, no ads — your tournaments stay on your device unless you share a live link. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Spolog

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Spolog – The All-in-One Sports Management App Still using scattered notes or chat messages to record your training and matches? Spolog offers a systematic solution designed for athletes and sports enthusiasts. Whether it’s soccer, tennis, or any team sport, Spolog helps you manage everything more efficiently. Core Features 。Training Management: Record group, individual, and self-training sessions. Plan schedules, assign coaches, select venues, prepare equipment, and track progress. 。Match Management: Keep complete records of matches, opponents, venues, and results. Supports leagues, tournaments, and friendly games with detailed score tracking and analysis. 。Performance Insights: Visual dashboards and charts help you evaluate training and match results for continuous improvement. 。Calendar Integration: Sync seamlessly with iOS and Google Calendar, with reminders and notifications to keep you on track. 。Equipment & Venue Management: Manage gear inventory and save venue details with maps and navigation links for smooth preparation. 。Cloud & Offline Support: Secure cloud sync across devices; works offline and auto-syncs when back online. 。Multi-language Support: Available in Traditional Chinese, English, and Japanese for global accessibility. 。Personalized Experience: Custom self-training menus, dark mode, and quick search for a smooth and intuitive experience. Who Is Spolog For? 。Professional & Amateur Athletes: Track performance systematically and push beyond limits. 。Students & Parents: Easily follow training schedules and match events. 。Sports Enthusiasts: Record everyday workouts and build lasting habits. Download Spolog today and make every training count, and every match a step toward success! 【Subscription Plans】 • Pro Monthly: NT$60/month, complete features with unlimited records and daily 10 cloud syncs • Premium Monthly: NT$120/month, all features with priority support and daily 20 cloud syncs • Basic One-time Purchase: NT$100, basic features for permanent use Detailed plan comparison: https://spolog-app.web.app/pricing/pricing_en.html 【Subscription Information】 • Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to App Store Account Settings after purchase • Manage subscriptions: https://apps.apple.com/account/subscriptions 【Legal Documents】 Terms of Service: https://spolog-app.web.app/terms/terms_en.html Privacy Policy: https://spolog-app.web.app/privacy/privacy_en.html End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tournament Maker & Generator4 screens
Spolog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tournament Maker & Generator at none against Spolog's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Tournament Maker & Generator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Spolog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 6 level
Tournament Maker & Generator versus Spolog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTournament Maker & GeneratorSpolog
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacob Dale-RourkeSHINKA K.K. (Apps)

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tournament Maker & Generator

Subscriptions2
  • Tournament Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Tournament Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tournament Pro — Lifetime Access$39.99
3 purchases

Spolog

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Plan - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Basic Plan - Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is Tournament Maker & Generator free?
Tournament Maker & Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spolog free?
Spolog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tournament Maker & Generator or Spolog have ads?
Spolog shows ads; Tournament Maker & Generator does not.
Which is updated more often, Tournament Maker & Generator or Spolog?
Tournament Maker & Generator ships an update every 4 days, and Spolog every 4 days. Most recently, Tournament Maker & Generator was updated on October 28, 2026 and Spolog on October 28, 2026.

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