Comparison

Kickgeist vs Pilaplay

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

Head to head
About

Kickgeist

Predict the outcomes of every World Cup 2026 match with friends and compete on global leaderboards. This free, no-gambling app offers live scores, smart reminders, and XP progression for a fun prediction experience.

Highlights
  • Predict all World Cup 2026 matches
  • Create private prediction groups
  • Challenge other groups
  • Climb global and group leaderboards
  • Live match tracking with real-time scores
  • Smart match reminders
  • XP progression and rewards
Features
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Predict the World Cup 2026 with friends and prove you've got the sharpest soccer instincts. No money, no gambling—just pure prediction fun and bragging rights. Kickgeist brings the thrill of match prediction to your squad. Create prediction groups, challenge other groups, and climb global leaderboards as you call every goal and upset of the tournament. PREDICT EVERY MATCH Make your picks for all 104 World Cup 2026 matches. Call the winner or go bold with your predictions—every correct call earns you points and moves you up the rankings. COMPETE WITH YOUR SQUAD Create private groups with friends, family, or coworkers. See predictions in real-time, track everyone's accuracy, and settle the debate about who really knows soccer. CHALLENGE OTHER GROUPS Take competition to the next level with group challenges. Pit your prediction crew against rivals and prove which squad has the sharpest instincts. CLIMB THE LEADERBOARDS Track your ranking within groups and globally. Watch your position rise as your predictions prove true—and claim bragging rights when you top the charts. LIVE SCORES & MATCH TRACKING Follow every match in real-time with live scores updating every 30 seconds. Get match events, lineups, and stats so you never miss a moment of the action. SMART REMINDERS Receive notifications before matches start so you always have time to lock in your prediction. Multi-tier alerts ensure you never miss a deadline. LEVEL UP & EARN REWARDS Progress through 6 XP tiers as you play. Invite friends to earn bonus XP and unlock ad-free rewards. The more you predict, the more you level up. KEY FEATURES • Free to play—no money, no gambling, just fun • No account required—start playing instantly • Create unlimited prediction groups • Challenge other groups head-to-head • Global and group leaderboards • Live match tracking with real-time scores • Smart multi-tier match reminders • XP progression and referral rewards • Light, dark, and system themes • Available in 33 languages • Privacy-respecting — you control what we collect; kids' accounts stay fully local WORLD CUP 2026 From the opening match on June 11 to the final on July 19, 2026—predict your way through every stage: Group Stage, Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarter Finals, Semi Finals, and the Final—and the deeper the run, the more your correct calls are worth. Join fans worldwide and download Kickgeist now. Your picks. Your squad. Your glory.

About

Pilaplay

Features
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Predict football match outcomes, compete with friends, and climb the leaderboard. Quick, fun, and competitive! Highlights: - Score predictions for every match. - Per round leaderboards and badges - Play with your friends or any player. - Track your performance and improve. - Every round a winner and earn a podium. - Receive notifications when a round is finished. - Create groups to get your own leaderboard and timeline - Chat with your group members Get in the game and see if you can reach the top!

Screenshots

Kickgeist4 screens
Pilaplay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pilaplay at none against Kickgeist's shown. Kickgeist's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kickgeist ships an update every 4 days, Pilaplay weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kickgeist versus Pilaplay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKickgeistPilaplay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB28 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBeevelop UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Jelle Brouwer

In-app purchases

None

Kickgeist

No in-app purchases

None

Pilaplay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kickgeist free?
Kickgeist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilaplay free?
Pilaplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kickgeist or Pilaplay have ads?
Kickgeist shows ads; Pilaplay does not.
Which is updated more often, Kickgeist or Pilaplay?
Kickgeist ships an update every 4 days, and Pilaplay weekly. Most recently, Kickgeist was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pilaplay on November 5, 2026.

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