Comparison

Matchup Master vs CupMaker

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

Head to head
About

Matchup Master

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
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Create tournament brackets, draw matchups, track scores and share results as PDF or PNG. Matchup Master brings tournament planning and match management to your iPhone and iPad. BUILD A BRACKET IN THREE STEPS Enter your event details and participants, choose how to arrange the matchups, then review your bracket. Run club competitions, table tennis or tennis events, card games, esports and workplace tournaments. CHOOSE YOUR DRAW Use entry order as seed ranking, shuffle participants for a random draw, or place them manually. Byes are reflected in the bracket when needed. FOLLOW EVERY MATCH Select a winner in card view to advance them to the next knockout match. Switch to bracket view to see the full path to the final. Record scores, match notes and planned start times along the way. EXPORT FOR SHARING AND PRINTING Export brackets as PDF or PNG images. For PDFs, choose A4 or A3, portrait or landscape, and card or bracket layouts. Free exports include a watermark; watermark-free export requires Pro. KEEP YOUR TOURNAMENTS ORGANIZED Search, sort and duplicate events. Tournament data stays on your device, with backup export and import in Settings. Move data manually using backup files; there is no automatic cross-device sync. No account is required to create or manage tournaments. FREE AND PRO The free version lets you save one tournament with up to eight participants, run single-elimination events and export watermarked PDFs and images. Pro removes the saved-tournament limit and supports up to 64 participants, round-robin events and watermark-free exports. New Pro purchases are a one-time in-app purchase. Valid access from previous purchases continues to be recognized. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CupMaker

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Matchup Master4 screens
CupMaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CupMaker at none against Matchup Master's 3. CupMaker also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Matchup Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Matchup Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CupMaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matchup Master ships an update every 2 months, CupMaker every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Matchup Master versus CupMaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatchup MasterCupMaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKojiro FujisakaKAIYOKAN, Y.K.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Matchup Master

Subscriptions2
  • Matchup Master Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Matchup Master Pro Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Matchup Master Pro One-Time$29.99
None

CupMaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Matchup Master free?
Matchup Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CupMaker free?
CupMaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Matchup Master or CupMaker have ads?
CupMaker shows ads; Matchup Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Matchup Master or CupMaker?
Matchup Master ships an update every 2 months, and CupMaker every 6 days. Most recently, Matchup Master was updated on October 25, 2026 and CupMaker on October 26, 2026.

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