Comparison

ScoreCast vs Spread Dog

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

Head to head
About

ScoreCast

Features
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ScoreCast uses advanced Monte Carlo simulations and real NFL data to predict game outcomes with statistical confidence. KEY FEATURES: AI-Powered Predictions Run hundreds of game simulations using real team statistics from ESPN. Get win probabilities, score predictions, and confidence ratings for every NFL matchup. Real Betting Edge Analysis Compare simulation results against live betting lines from The Odds API. Identify value bets where the data suggests the line is off. Player Projections Get projected stats for key players based on team matchups, offensive/defensive ratings, and game flow simulations. Play-by-Play Simulation Watch drive-by-drive breakdowns of simulated games. See how the AI models each possession, scoring drive, and turnover. Week-by-Week Navigation Browse any week of the NFL season. View past results and upcoming games with real-time data updates. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: Free: 5 simulations per week with basic analysis Pro Monthly ($9.99/month): Unlimited simulations, advanced analytics, betting edge tools Pro Annual ($99.99/year): Everything in Pro at a 17% discount All predictions are for entertainment and informational purposes only. ScoreCast does not guarantee accuracy and should not be used as the sole basis for any financial decisions. Privacy Policy: https://sketchmyapp.com/scorecast/privacy Terms of Service: https://sketchmyapp.com/scorecast/terms

About

Spread Dog

Engage in a simplified NFL pick'em game where you select one team each week to win. Earn points based on your team's performance and the game's spread, with underdog wins yielding higher scores. Compete with friends in leagues and directly challenge their picks.

Highlights
  • Lock one NFL team per week
  • Score points based on win and spread
  • Underdog wins earn bonus points
  • Compete in leagues with up to 32 players
  • Integrates with iMessage for easy sharing
  • "Lock Off" feature for direct challenges
Features
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Spread Dog is NFL pick'em at its simplest and most argumentative: one lock a week, all season long. HOW IT WORKS - Lock one team a week. Any NFL team. Locks close when the week's first game kicks off. - They win, you win. Your team just has to win the game. Lose or tie, you score zero. - Underdogs score big. A win gets you 10 points plus the team's spread. Big underdog, big points. Big favorite, small points. - Most points wins the season. Every week adds up. Playoff wins count extra. THE LOCK OFF Take the other side of a friend's game and it's a lock off: whoever wins their game takes an extra point, and the group chat takes care of the rest. BUILT FOR THE GROUP CHAT Spread Dog lives in iMessage. Make your lock right from the conversation, send it as a bubble the whole league can tap, and see the board without leaving the thread. The app stands on its own too, with the same tiles, standings, and history. LEAGUES Start a league and text your friends the join code, or send a link that opens straight to the join screen. Up to 32 players. No email and no password: sign in with Apple, or keep a recovery code. FREE TO PLAY Free, with nothing to buy. Just you, your friends, and whoever had the nerve to take the Jets.

Screenshots

ScoreCast3 screens
Spread Dog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spread Dog at none against ScoreCast's 3. Spread Dog also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). ScoreCast's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. ScoreCast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Spread Dog asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScoreCast ships an update every 4 months, Spread Dog every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ScoreCast versus Spread Dog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScoreCastSpread Dog
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJames PeltonEvan Knight

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ScoreCast

Subscriptions3
  • ScoreCast Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • ScoreCast Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ScoreCast Pro Annual$29.991 Year
None

Spread Dog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScoreCast free?
ScoreCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spread Dog free?
Spread Dog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScoreCast or Spread Dog have ads?
Neither ScoreCast nor Spread Dog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScoreCast or Spread Dog?
ScoreCast ships an update every 4 months, and Spread Dog every 3 days. Most recently, ScoreCast was updated on October 6, 2026 and Spread Dog on September 30, 2026.

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