# Contested vs Bracket Maker

The clearest difference is device support: Contested at 3 against Bracket Maker's 1. Bracket Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contested sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Bracket Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contested | Bracket Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pawel Pyrz-Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896611246) | [Augustin Villetard](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774162540) |

## What reviewers say

### Contested

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contested-tournament-brackets/id6793043515)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contested Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Contested Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Contested Lifetime Unlock | $99.99 | one-time |


### Bracket Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-maker-playoff-draws/id6806661883)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bracket Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Bracket Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contested free?

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

### Is Bracket Maker free?

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

### Do Contested or Bracket Maker have ads?

Neither Contested nor Bracket Maker shows ads.

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