Blog · Oct 3, 2026

Payday vs Dabble: Pick'em Apps Compared

Payday Fantasy and Dabble compared on picks per entry, entry formats, sports, where to play and deposit methods.

Payday Fantasy · Product

The short answer: Dabble and Payday Fantasy are both More or Less pick'em apps with social features. Payday can be played on the web as well as the app, starts at $1, runs Survivor contests, and takes more deposit methods. Dabble allows longer entries, up to 16 picks.

What's the same

On both you pick More or Less on player stat projections, with picks from at least two teams. Both offer an all-correct format and one that still pays with misses, and both let you copy other players' entries: Dabble through its feed, Payday through its Marketplace.

Side by side

Payday Fantasy vs Dabble
FeaturePayday FantasyDabble
How you playPick MORE or LESS on player stat projectionsPick More or Less on player stat projections
Picks per entry2–102–16 (All-In up to 12, Hedge 3–16)
Entry formatsMAX and FLEXAll-In and Hedge; peer-to-peer contests in some states
Minimum entry$1See Dabble's site
Sports12: NFL, college football, NBA, college basketball, WNBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, tennis, golf, MMA, Counter-Strike 2US leagues plus soccer, tennis, golf, MMA, cricket, esports, motorsports, rugby and more
Copy other playersMarketplace: copy or fade entriesCopy entries from the social feed
Other gamesSurvivor contests, peer-to-peer playEntry Builder and in-app games
Where to playWeb, iOS and AndroidiOS and Android
Deposit methodsDebit/credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express), Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, bank transfer (Pay by Bank / ACH), Bitcoin/cryptoDebit or credit card (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay

What's different

Dabble lets you build longer entries and has a very wide sports list. Payday can be played in a web browser, runs Survivor contests, and accepts American Express, Google Pay, Cash App, bank transfer and Bitcoin/crypto on top of cards and Apple Pay. On Payday's Marketplace you can copy another player's entry or fade it, flipping every pick into a new MAX entry.

Who each app suits

  • Dabble suits you if you want very long entries and a social feed built into the app.
  • Payday suits you if you want $1 entries, play on the web, Survivor contests, and more ways to deposit.

Ready to make your picks? Payday is live in 23 states plus Washington, DC. Check eligibility in your state, then download Payday Fantasy on the App Store or Google Play.

FAQ

Can I copy other players' picks on Payday?

Yes. On the Payday Marketplace you can copy another player's entry, or fade it to take the opposite side of every pick. Creators earn a commission as bonus cash when others use their entries.

Can I play on a computer?

Payday works in a web browser as well as on iOS and Android. Dabble's own pages point to its iOS and Android apps.

Facts checked Oct 3, 2026. Dabble sources: https://dabble.com/ · https://help.dabblefantasy.com/en/articles/12051143-general-game-rules · https://help.dabblefantasy.com/en/articles/12007539-fast-faqs · https://help.dabblefantasy.com/en/articles/16603251-how-to-deposit

Must be 18+ (19+ in Nebraska). Play responsibly. Need help? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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