NextRound+ vs CupMaker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NextRound+
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NextRound helps organizers, players and teams run competitive events without losing track of the details. Create tournaments, manage formats, generate fixtures, track standings, report results, and keep everyone aligned from registration through the final round. With Next Round you can: - Create solo or team tournaments - Manage phases, rounds, schedules, and progression - Join competitions and track your upcoming fixtures - Report results and follow standings updates - Use match chat for coordination - Build communities around teams and tournaments - Follow events and receive important notifications - Link gaming and streaming identities where needed Whether you are organizing a one-off event, running an ongoing competition, or just following the action, Next Round keeps the tournament flow clear and accessible in one place.
CupMaker
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CupMaker is a tournament bracket app that lets you generate a complete bracket just by entering participant names. Supports three formats: Single Elimination, Double Elimination, and Round Robin (league play). Perfect for school clubs, community sports leagues, esports tournaments, and more. ■ Key Features ・Generate a bracket instantly — just enter participant names ・Single Elimination, Double Elimination, and Round Robin all supported ・Byes are automatically distributed fairly across the bracket ・Manual seeding is also available ・Tap any match to enter results on the spot ・Round Robin rankings use wins, point difference, points for/against — plus your own custom tiebreaker criteria ・Swap opponents or edit participants at any time ・Save or share brackets and standings as an image ・Regenerate the whole bracket whenever you need to ■ Great For ・Running a tournament for your school club or team ・Organizing a company event or recreational tournament ・Hosting an esports or board game tournament ・Anyone tired of building brackets by hand in Excel ■ No Server, No Sign-Up No account needed — everything is stored on your device. Create and run your tournament anytime, even without an internet connection. ■ Supported Languages 日本語・English・简体中文・繁體中文 Stop wrestling with bracket-making and focus on running your event. Try CupMaker today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NextRound+ at none against CupMaker's shown. CupMaker's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NextRound+ ships an update every 2 weeks, CupMaker every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NextRound+ | CupMaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Korede Olaleye | KAIYOKAN, Y.K. |
In-app purchases
NextRound+
No in-app purchases
CupMaker
No in-app purchases








