# Tournaments vs Bracket Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Bracket Maker at 4.4 against Tournaments's 3.7. Bracket Maker also leads on ratings volume (224 vs 11). Tournaments's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bracket Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Tournaments asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bracket Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bracket Maker has 224 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Tournaments's written reviews are positive against 52% of Bracket Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tournaments ships an update weekly, Bracket Maker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tournaments | Bracket Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tournaments/id724354045/reviews) | **[4.4 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-maker-tournament-app/id6677026679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **224** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 52.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clubspark Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/724354048) | [Mariia Dordiai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768012629) |

## What reviewers say

### Tournaments

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tournaments/id724354045)

Easily create and manage sports competitions of various formats, from casual family events to structured club tournaments. Generate draws, track results, and share event details effortlessly. Supports knockout and round-robin styles with player management and photo sharing.

**Highlights:** Create various tournament formats (round-robin, elimination), Add players from contacts or manually, Generate and share draws, Enter and track match results, Share results via print, email, or social media, Manage and share event photos

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bracket Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-maker-tournament-app/id6677026679)

This app simplifies sports event management for organizers. Create custom tournaments, manage leagues, and schedule events with ease. Keep participants engaged with real-time updates and cross-platform accessibility.

**Highlights:** Versatile tournament creation, Intuitive bracket builder, Comprehensive league management, Intelligent scheduling, Cross-platform accessibility, Real-time updates

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO plus weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Month | $10.99 | per month |
| Promo Month | $10.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO plus yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tournaments free?

Tournaments is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bracket Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tournaments or Bracket Maker?

Bracket Maker is rated higher. Tournaments averages 3.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Bracket Maker averages 4.4 from 224 ratings.

### Do Tournaments or Bracket Maker have ads?

Bracket Maker shows ads; Tournaments does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tournaments or Bracket Maker?

Tournaments ships an update weekly, and Bracket Maker every 5 days. Most recently, Tournaments was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bracket Maker on October 21, 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.*