Comparison

Bracket Tracker vs Bracket Maker

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

Head to head
About

Bracket Tracker

Create and manage custom sports tournament brackets with friends. Track scores, standings, and customize scoring rules. Supports college basketball tournaments and allows for speculative game predictions.

Highlights
  • Create unlimited brackets and pools
  • Custom scoring options (seed points, upset bonuses)
  • Lock groups at tip-off (optional)
  • Track live scores and standings
  • Speculate on upcoming game results
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Manage the madness! Bracket Tracker allows you to create as many brackets and pools as you'd like. Challenge your friends or co-workers. Check the latest scores and keep up with the standings. Supporting both the men's and women's college basketball tournaments in March. Features: * Custom scoring including seed scoring. Award any number of points for wins in each round. Optionally include the seed as a bonus for upsets. * Locking groups at tip off is optional. Brackets and pools can be created anytime before or after tip off. * No limits on how many brackets and pools you create. If you're still collecting paper brackets for your group you can put them all in Bracket Tracker to keep the standings up to date for you. * Themes! Tired of your bracket app having the colors of a rival team? Change it! * "Speculate" allows you to fill in upcoming games in the results bracket to see how they impact your standings. *** Contact us directly at team@bracket-tracker.com to create a unique experience for your organization! *** Thanks to Lee Wells for his time designing the new layout. I've been thrilled with it and I hope you are as well.

About

Bracket Maker

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
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Elevate your sports event management with Tournament Bracket Maker, the all-in-one solution for organizers of all levels. From local leagues to professional tournaments, our app streamlines every aspect of competition management. Key Features: Versatile Tournament Creation • Design custom tournaments for any sport • Support for knockout, round-robin, and hybrid formats • Easy setup for leagues, playoffs, and championships Intuitive Bracket Builder • Automatic progression and reseeding options • Real-time updates keep everyone informed Comprehensive League Management • Manage multiple leagues simultaneously • Automated standings and statistics tracking • Flexible scheduling for regular seasons and playoffs Intelligent Scheduling • Auto-generate schedules based on availability • Easily manage multi-venue events • Quick rescheduling for unexpected changes Cross-Platform Accessibility • Sync data across all your devices • Work offline with automatic updates when reconnected • Collaborate with your organizing team in real-time Perfect for: • Sports league administrators • School and college athletic departments • Amateur clubs and recreational leagues • Professional tournament organizers • E-sports event coordinators • Youth sports coaches and parents • Corporate event planners • Charity sports event organizers Why Choose Tournament Bracket Maker? • Save Time: Automate complex tasks and focus on creating great experiences • Flexibility: Adapt to any sport or tournament format with ease • Engage Participants: Keep players and fans involved with real-time updates • Scale with Ease: Manage events of any size without losing control • Stress-Free Management: Intuitive interface simplifies complex event organization • Always Accessible: Manage your event from anywhere Transform your passion for sports into expertly organized events. Whether you're planning your first tournament or managing a long-standing league, Tournament Bracket Maker provides the tools you need to succeed. Privacy Policy: https://bracketpro.online/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://bracketpro.online/terms.html

Screenshots

Bracket Tracker4 screens
Bracket Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bracket Tracker at none against Bracket Maker's 10. Bracket Tracker also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 52%). Bracket Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (227 vs 56). On price, rating, ads 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. Bracket Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Bracket Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Bracket Tracker against 4.4 for Bracket Maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 227 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Bracket Tracker's written reviews are positive against 52% of Bracket Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bracket Tracker ships an update every 12 months, Bracket Maker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bracket Tracker versus Bracket Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBracket TrackerBracket Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (56 ratings)4.4 (227 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better52.1% of reviews
Number of ratings56227 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJEFFREY RICHARDSMariia Dordiai

Customer experience

Bracket Tracker

All ratings54 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral13.0%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral19.2%
Negative11.5%

Bracket Maker

All ratings214 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

None

Bracket Tracker

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Bracket Maker

Subscriptions9
  • Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • PRO plus weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Month3 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • Promo Month1 Month trial$10.991 Month
  • 3 Months Premium$14.993 Months
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year
  • PRO plus yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Bracket Tracker free?
Bracket Tracker 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, Bracket Tracker or Bracket Maker?
Bracket Maker is rated higher. Bracket Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Bracket Maker averages 4.4 from 227 ratings.
Do Bracket Tracker or Bracket Maker have ads?
Both Bracket Tracker and Bracket Maker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bracket Tracker or Bracket Maker?
Bracket Tracker ships an update every 12 months, and Bracket Maker every 5 days. Most recently, Bracket Tracker was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bracket Maker on November 14, 2026.

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