PrizePicks - Sports Picks vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against PrizePicks - Sports Picks's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	PrizePicks - Sports Picks This App	DraftKings Predictions Peer	Outlier: Betting Data & Tools Peer	BettingPros: Picks & Odds Peer	Pikkit: Sports Betting Tracker Peer	DiamondBoard New Kid	MaxxBets New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	SidePrize, LLC	DraftKings	Colorcast	Marzen Media LLC	Pikkit, Inc.	Aula Dluseyi Olowiwee	MaxxBets Inc.
Category	Sports	Sports	Sports	Sports	Sports	Sports	Sports
Platform	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.9 / 5	0.0 / 5	0.0 / 5
Ratings Count	474,772	3,310	15,686	15,972	20,651	0	0
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Oct 16, 2018	Dec 19, 2025	Dec 17, 2022	Jul 27, 2019	Dec 9, 2021	Apr 30, 2026	May 6, 2026
Last Updated	Jun 24, 2026	Jun 30, 2026	Apr 9, 2026	May 12, 2026	May 18, 2026	Apr 30, 2026	May 14, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	mixed	negative	mixed	mixed	-	-
Score	65/100	50/100	35/100	35/100	45/100	-	-
Praises	Simplified pick-em interface reduces cognitive load for casual users compared to complex draft lobbies	Regulated and official platform	Comprehensive data and statistical insights provide value for casual sports bettors	Data-backed insights for player props provide a competitive edge for sports betting enthusiasts	Centralized bankroll management across multiple sportsbooks provides significant utility for serious bettors	-	-
Complaints	Withdrawal delays and restrictive state-based availability create friction for active users	Interface friction	Inaccurate betting data and prop predictions lead to significant financial losses High subscription costs feel predatory given the lack of reliable betting edges	Frequent app crashes and loading failures disrupt the user experience following the latest update	Frequent synchronization failures with major sportsbooks disrupt the core tracking experience	-	-
Requests	-	-	Expanded sports coverage including golf and esports to increase research utility	Expanded sportsbook integration support for additional regional and national betting platforms	Expanded sportsbook integration to include offshore platforms and specific regional operators	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Injury Reboots mechanism protects user lineups from in-game variance, reducing churn during high-stakes events	CFTC-registered broker status provides a regulatory moat Integration with existing DraftKings accounts lowers acquisition friction	Two-click sportsbook integration reduces execution friction Proprietary EV+ and arbitrage tools provide distinct financial utility	Automated sportsbook sync functions as a high-frequency retention loop Prop Bet Analyzer provides a data-backed moat against editorial-only competitors	Automated BookSync engine reduces manual entry friction Social feed creates organic virality loops Real-time performance analytics drive long-term user retention	-	-
Weaknesses	0.57★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates poor platform parity and potential stability issues on non-Apple hardware	Interface complexity creates a barrier for casual users Limited social features compared to direct competitors	Nightly downtime during peak prop-market releases High subscription cost relative to perceived betting accuracy Negative sentiment score of 35/100	0.18-star rating gap between Android and iOS versions Frequent sync failures cited in high-frequency user reviews	Frequent synchronization failures with major sportsbooks Aggressive paywall expansion alienates loyal users Android performance regressions cause app crashes	-	-
Pricing	freemium	freemium	subscription	freemium	freemium	free	subscription
Momentum	Intense	-	Intense	Active	Active	-	-
Update Cadence	5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~3d avg	-	5 versions	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~9d avg	5 versions, ~9d avg	-	-

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