# Bracket Ace vs Score Up

The clearest difference is ads: Bracket Ace at none against Score Up's shown. Bracket Ace also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). Score Up's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 2) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bracket Ace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Score Up sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Score Up holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Score Up has 129 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bracket Ace ships an update every 5 weeks, Score Up every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bracket Ace | Score Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-ace/id987519795/reviews) | **[4.3 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-up/id1135342766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **129** |
| Positive reviews | — | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SoftCP Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427115952) | [Michal Szatkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135342765) |

## What reviewers say

### Bracket Ace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-ace/id987519795)

This app simplifies tournament management for directors and provides real-time updates for spectators. It allows for easy bracket creation, scheduling, and results tracking, with options for online registration and payments.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop bracket seeding, Court assignment grid, Online registration and payments, Live results and video feeds, Printable PDF brackets, Companion scoring app integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Tournament | $24.99 | one-time |


### Score Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-up/id1135342766)

Easily create and manage tournament brackets for various competition formats, including leagues, playoffs, and cups. Share live score updates with friends and organize participants using photos or contacts. No internet or login required.

**Highlights:** Live score sharing, League season management, Playoff bracket generation, Cup tournament creation, Manual or randomized match scheduling, Participant creation with photos/contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Score Up Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bracket Ace free?

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

### Is Score Up free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bracket Ace or Score Up?

Score Up is rated higher. Bracket Ace averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Score Up averages 4.3 from 129 ratings.

### Do Bracket Ace or Score Up have ads?

Score Up shows ads; Bracket Ace does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bracket Ace or Score Up?

Bracket Ace ships an update every 5 weeks, and Score Up every 2 months. Most recently, Bracket Ace was updated on September 19, 2026 and Score Up on September 22, 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.*