Side by side
Pick'em Apps, Compared
Looking for a pick'em app for you and your friends? Here are six, side by side. We make BetsFriends, so it's on the list and we're telling you up front. Everything about the other five comes from that app's own page, with a link so you can check it.
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Free on iPhone and iPad · Rated 5.0 on the App Store (6 ratings)
Quick answer: which fits your group?
- BetsFriends: Groups who want pick'em that plays like a game, with an avatar that levels up.
- BeTeam: Office or family pools that want to predict exact scores.
- Pick 'Em Sports: Fans who like season-long predictions across many sports.
- Pickster: Season-long NFL or soccer pools with friends and family.
- Pro Pick'em: Office pools that want pick'em and survivor formats in one app.
- Yahoo Pro Football Pick'em: Football fans who already use Yahoo.
At a glance
| App | Cost | Where to play |
|---|---|---|
| BetsFriends | Free. Premium Pass is an optional $4.99 a month subscription. | iPhone and iPad (App Store), plus any web browser with the same account. |
| BeTeam | Free, with no entry fee. | iOS and Android. |
| Pick 'Em Sports | Free. Their page says "All of it, for $0, always." | App Store and Google Play. |
| Pickster | Free to download and play. Pickster+ is an optional upgrade for pool owners, priced per pool, per season. | iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play). |
| Pro Pick'em | Free with in-app purchases, such as league admin passes ($4.99 and $12.99) and optional subscriptions. | App Store (iPhone and iPad) and Google Play. |
| Yahoo Pro Football Pick'em | Their page says all you need to play is a Yahoo ID. | The web, on Yahoo Sports, and the Yahoo Fantasy app. |
BetsFriends (that's us)
Our tagline: The free sports pick'em RPG
- Cost
- Free. Premium Pass is an optional $4.99 a month subscription.
- Where to play
- iPhone and iPad (App Store), plus any web browser with the same account.
- Sports
- NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, college football and basketball, CFL, MLS, Premier League, tennis, UFC and boxing, by season.
- Playing with friends
- Private leagues with a password invite link, league chat and standings, plus a friends leaderboard.
- Built around
- Pick'em played like an RPG: correct picks earn XP for a pixel avatar, 100 career levels and 1,000+ collectible items. Virtual coins only.
Get it: BetsFriends on the App Store or play free at betsfriends.co.
BeTeam
In their words: a free app for running a private NFL pick'em pool
- Cost
- Free, with no entry fee.
- Where to play
- iOS and Android.
- Sports
- NFL, plus college football, NBA, soccer, NHL and MLB pools.
- Playing with friends
- Private pools for your office, friends or family. Invite with one link, code or QR. Group chat sits next to the leaderboard.
- Built around
- Score predictions: 5 points for the exact score, 3 for within 7 points with the right winner, 1 for the right winner.
Source: beteamapp.com, read October 19, 2026.
Pick 'Em Sports
In their words: Free-to-play sports pick'em
- Cost
- Free. Their page says "All of it, for $0, always."
- Where to play
- App Store and Google Play.
- Sports
- In October 2026: college football, PGA Tour, F1 and NHL, with NFL and NBA pre-picks open. More sports through the year.
- Playing with friends
- Public leagues, private leagues for your group chat, and sponsored leagues.
- Built around
- Pre-Picks (call the whole season ahead, then adjust game by game), plus game-day picks and brackets.
Source: pickemsports.co, read October 19, 2026.
Pickster
In their words: a free pick'em app for season-long pools
- Cost
- Free to download and play. Pickster+ is an optional upgrade for pool owners, priced per pool, per season.
- Where to play
- iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play).
- Sports
- NFL, plus Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Champions League pools.
- Playing with friends
- Private pools you can set up in about 2 minutes, invites by link, and a group chat in each pool.
- Built around
- Season-long pick'em pools for the NFL and European soccer.
Source: pickster.app, read October 19, 2026.
Pro Pick'em
In their words: compete with friends, colleagues, or other pro sports fans around the world
- Cost
- Free with in-app purchases, such as league admin passes ($4.99 and $12.99) and optional subscriptions.
- Where to play
- App Store (iPhone and iPad) and Google Play.
- Sports
- Pro football, basketball, baseball and hockey.
- Playing with friends
- Private groups to play against friends, or the public group. Leagues have their own chat.
- Built around
- Daily and weekly pick'em and survivor leagues, plus other contest formats, with admin options for leagues.
Source: apps.apple.com, read October 19, 2026.
Yahoo Pro Football Pick'em
In their words: picking the winners in all professional football games
- Cost
- Their page says all you need to play is a Yahoo ID.
- Where to play
- The web, on Yahoo Sports, and the Yahoo Fantasy app.
- Sports
- Pro football.
- Playing with friends
- Create a private group to play against friends, or join an existing group. Groups can pick through the playoffs.
- Built around
- Weekly winner picks for every pro football game.
Source: football.fantasysports.yahoo.com, read October 19, 2026.
How we made this list
We read each app's own website or App Store page on October 19, 2026and only repeat what it says, quoting a few words where it helps. The other apps are in alphabetical order. Star ratings and prize details are left out because they change often. If a detail isn't listed here, it may still exist, so check the app's page.
Something out of date or missing? Email eric@betsfriends.coand we'll fix it.
Comparison questions
What is the best free pick'em app?
It depends on your group. Pickster, BeTeam and Pro Pick'em list themselves as free and are built around pools or groups: BeTeam scores exact-score predictions, and Pickster adds European soccer. Pick 'Em Sports is free and covers many sports with season-long Pre-Picks. BetsFriends is free and built for groups who want pick'em that plays like an RPG, with an avatar that levels up.
Which pick'em apps work on Android?
Pickster, Pick 'Em Sports, BeTeam and Pro Pick'em each list an Android app on Google Play. Yahoo Pro Football Pick'em runs on the web, and its page says you can also play it in the Yahoo Fantasy app. BetsFriends runs in any web browser on Android, with the same account as the iPhone app.
Why is BetsFriends on this list?
We make BetsFriends, so we put it on the list and say so up front. To keep the rest fair, every other app is described only from its own page, in alphabetical order, with a link to check it. Star ratings and prize details are left out because they change often.
How current is this comparison?
Every app's own page was read on October 19, 2026. Apps change, so check the details on each app's page before you choose. Spot something out of date? Email eric@betsfriends.co and we'll fix it.
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