Comparison

Tournament Maker & Generator vs KENX

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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KENX

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STOP GUESSING. START IMPROVING. Stop wondering what went wrong in your bouts, matches and training sessions. KENX connects you with vetted, experienced coaches who analyse your footage in detail using timestamped feedback, voice notes, reactions and on-screen annotations. You see exactly what happened, what needs to change and what to work on next. Every review turns your footage into a clear plan for improvement. HOW KENX WORKS 1. Record your performance Capture your rolling, drilling, sparring, training or competition footage. 2. Upload it from your phone Submit your video directly through the KENX app and choose the coach you want to review it. 3. Receive a personalised video review Your coach breaks down the footage with timestamps, voice commentary and visual annotations that show you exactly what to adjust. It is like having an experienced coach in your corner, reviewing the tape with you—wherever you are and whenever it suits your schedule. WHY ATHLETES USE KENX Real coaches. Real feedback. Every review is completed by a vetted coach—not generated by an algorithm. See exactly what needs to change. Timestamped comments and on-screen annotations take you directly to the moments that matter. Train with greater purpose. Turn every session into useful information and every review into clear, measurable next steps. Track your development. Build a personal footage library and see how your performance evolves over time. Access coaches beyond your local gym. Get expert eyes on your game from coaches you may never normally have the opportunity to work with. BUILT FOR ATHLETES AT EVERY LEVEL KENX is designed for: Beginners building strong foundations Experienced athletes looking to break through plateaus Competitors preparing for their next tournament Hobbyists who want to make the most of every training session Anyone who wants a clearer, more structured path to improvement Whether you are working towards your first stripe, your next belt, a national title or a gold medal, KENX gives you the detailed feedback needed to keep progressing. FLEXIBLE, STRAIGHTFORWARD PRICING KENX uses Kenz, in-app credits that can be used to request reviews from your chosen coaches. Purchase the credits you need when you need them, or choose a recurring coaching bundle for ongoing feedback from your favourite coach. YOUR PERFORMANCE. PROFESSIONALLY ANALYSED. The footage already contains the answers. KENX helps you see them. Roll. Wrestle. Throw. Strike. Upload. Improve. Download KENX, find the right coach and submit your first review today.

Screenshots

Tournament Maker & Generator4 screens
KENX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KENX at none against Tournament Maker & Generator's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. KENX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tournament Maker & Generator ships an update every 4 days, KENX every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 6 level
Tournament Maker & Generator versus KENX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTournament Maker & GeneratorKENX
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB35 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJacob Dale-RourkeKENX LTD

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
None

KENX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tournament Maker & Generator free?
Tournament Maker & Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KENX free?
KENX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tournament Maker & Generator or KENX have ads?
Neither Tournament Maker & Generator nor KENX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tournament Maker & Generator or KENX?
Tournament Maker & Generator ships an update every 4 days, and KENX every 3 days. Most recently, Tournament Maker & Generator was updated on October 28, 2026 and KENX on October 25, 2026.

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