Comparison

FantaSUMO vs KachiKoshi

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

Head to head
About

FantaSUMO

Build and manage your own sumo wrestling team. Draft legendary wrestlers, compete daily based on real match outcomes, and challenge friends in private leagues. Experience the thrill of fantasy sumo and aim for the ultimate championship.

Highlights
  • Draft legendary rikishi
  • Daily scoring based on match outcomes
  • Compete head-to-head with friends
  • Set starting lineups and bench wrestlers
  • Create private leagues with custom join codes
  • Real-time standings and league history
Features
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FantaSUMO - The Ultimate Fantasy Sumo Wrestling Experience Build your own sumo stable and compete against friends in the world's first fantasy sumo wrestling app! Draft legendary rikishi, manage your team through each basho, and battle for the ultimate prize: the Yusho. DRAFT YOUR STABLE • Snake draft system - Fair and competitive drafting just like traditional fantasy sports • Turn-based picking - Only draft when it's your turn • Auto-draft option - Let the app pick for you if you're unavailable • Customizable rounds - Set how many rikishi each team drafts • Draft order control - League owners can arrange the perfect draft order COMPETE DAILY • Track real-time sumo tournament results • Daily scoring based on actual match outcomes • See your rikishi's wins and losses update live • Compete head-to-head with friends throughout the 15-day basho MANAGE YOUR TEAM • Set your starting lineup and bench wrestlers • Free agency after the draft - pick up available rikishi • Strategic roster moves to maximize your points • Team size limits keep competition balanced LEAGUE FEATURES • Create private leagues with custom join codes • Invite friends and family to compete • Real-time standings updated throughout the tournament • League history tracks all completed bashos • See who won the Yusho in past tournaments EASY TO USE • Beautiful, intuitive interface with traditional sumo colors • No sumo knowledge required - perfect for beginners • Real-time updates keep everyone in sync • Notifications for your draft turn (coming soon) PERFECT FOR: • Sumo wrestling fans who want to engage more deeply • Fantasy sports enthusiasts looking for something unique • Friend groups who want a fun competition • Anyone who wants to learn about sumo through gameplay WHY FANTASUMO? Whether you're a longtime sumo fan or just discovering the ancient sport, FantaSUMO makes every match matter. Will your yokozuna dominate? Can your maegashira pull off upsets? Build the strongest stable and prove your sumo expertise! Join the sumo fantasy revolution. Download FantaSUMO today and start your journey to the Yusho! Note: Requires internet connection. Tournament schedules follow official sumo basho calendar (6 tournaments per year). Data Sources Tournament and rikishi data are provided by Sumo API. User authentication, cloud database, and backend services are powered by Supabase. This app is an independent fantasy experience and is not affiliated with official sumo governing organizations.

About

KachiKoshi

Stay updated with professional sumo tournaments. Track daily matchups, follow your favorite wrestlers, and explore the sport's traditions and terminology. Designed for both new and experienced fans to enjoy every moment of the basho.

Highlights
  • Live tournament records
  • Daily bout schedules and results
  • Full banzuke for all divisions
  • Favorite rikishi tracking
  • Detailed wrestler profiles
  • Sumo glossary and winning techniques
Features
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Follow every day of the professional sumo basho with a fast, intuitive companion built for fans. Whether you're checking today's matchups, tracking the championship race, following your favorite rikishi, or learning the traditions of the sport, KachiKoshi keeps everything you need in one place. Follow the Basho • Live records throughout the tournament • Daily bout schedules and results • Full banzuke for all six divisions • Track your favorite rikishi Explore Professional Sumo • Detailed rikishi profiles • Complete glossary of sumo terms • Kimarite (winning techniques) • Tournament and ranking information Built for Fans KachiKoshi is designed to make following the basho simple, fast, and enjoyable. Whether you're a longtime fan or watching your first tournament, you'll have the information you need from opening day through senshūraku. No ads. No purchases. No tracking. No account required. Just sumo.

Screenshots

FantaSUMO4 screens
KachiKoshi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FantaSUMO at every 3 days against KachiKoshi's every 2 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FantaSUMO against 5.0 for KachiKoshi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FantaSUMO ships an update every 3 days, KachiKoshi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FantaSUMO versus KachiKoshi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFantaSUMOKachiKoshi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAndrew WarrenRIONARDALLEN SMITH

In-app purchases

None

FantaSUMO

No in-app purchases

None

KachiKoshi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FantaSUMO free?
FantaSUMO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KachiKoshi free?
KachiKoshi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FantaSUMO or KachiKoshi?
FantaSUMO and KachiKoshi are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do FantaSUMO or KachiKoshi have ads?
Neither FantaSUMO nor KachiKoshi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FantaSUMO or KachiKoshi?
FantaSUMO ships an update every 3 days, and KachiKoshi every 2 weeks. Most recently, FantaSUMO was updated on November 5, 2026 and KachiKoshi on October 31, 2026.

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