# iTournament vs Matchup Master

The clearest difference is monetization model: iTournament at free against Matchup Master's freemium. iTournament also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTournament sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Matchup Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for iTournament against 4.0 for Matchup Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

iTournament ships an update fortnightly, Matchup Master every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTournament | Matchup Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itournament-simple-tournament/id6761530634/reviews) | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchup-master-bracket-maker/id6788385205/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 47 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YUKI TANAIKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/478558546) | [Kojiro Fujisaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782241864) |

## What reviewers say

### iTournament

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itournament-simple-tournament/id6761530634)

Easily create and manage tournament brackets for various competitions. This app automatically generates brackets, tracks match results, and allows for team customization. It's perfect for sports, esports, and other events, offering an intuitive interface and sharing options.

**Highlights:** Automatic bracket generation, Match results and score tracking, Team customization, Image and icon assignment, Notes for teams and matches, No account required, Export and share brackets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tournament Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Tournament Pro (Annual) | $18.00 | per year |


### Matchup Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchup-master-bracket-maker/id6788385205)

Easily create and manage tournament brackets for various events. Input participants, select pairing methods, and track winners automatically as matches progress. Export your final bracket in multiple formats for easy sharing and printing.

**Highlights:** Create tournament brackets quickly, Multiple bracket seeding options, Automatic winner advancement, Switch between card and bracket views, Export brackets as PDF/image, Round-robin format support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Matchup Master Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Matchup Master Pro Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Matchup Master Pro One-Time | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTournament free?

iTournament is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Matchup Master free?

Matchup Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iTournament or Matchup Master?

iTournament and Matchup Master are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do iTournament or Matchup Master have ads?

Neither iTournament nor Matchup Master shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTournament or Matchup Master?

iTournament ships an update fortnightly, and Matchup Master every 2 months. Most recently, iTournament was updated on October 25, 2026 and Matchup Master on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*