Payday Fantasy and ThriveFantasy compared on how you play, sports, states, where to play, deposits and withdrawals.
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The short answer: ThriveFantasy and Payday Fantasy are both daily fantasy apps built on player props. Payday is a More or Less pick'em app with entries from $1 and 2 to 10 picks, plus Survivor contests and a Marketplace for copying or fading other players' entries. ThriveFantasy builds entries around player stat lines and adds Versus contests, where you pick which of two players does better.
Both are daily fantasy apps for real-money contests on player stats, with iOS and Android apps. Both cover the big US leagues plus MMA, golf, soccer and esports, and both are for players 18 and older (19 in Nebraska).
| Feature | Payday Fantasy | ThriveFantasy |
|---|---|---|
| How you play | Pick MORE or LESS on player stat projections | Pick player stat lines; Versus contests pick which of two players does better |
| Picks per entry | 2–10 | See ThriveFantasy's rules |
| Entry formats | MAX (every pick hits) and FLEX (still pays with a miss) | Featured contests, tournaments and leagues, head-to-head |
| Minimum entry | $1 | See ThriveFantasy's site |
| Sports | 12: NFL, college football, NBA, college basketball, WNBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, tennis, golf, MMA, Counter-Strike 2 | NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, UFC, PGA Tour golf, cricket, soccer and esports |
| Copy other players | Marketplace: copy or fade entries | Not mentioned in its App Store listing |
| Other games | Survivor contests, peer-to-peer play | Versus contests |
| Where to play | Web, iOS and Android | iOS and Android (see its site for web play) |
| Deposit methods | Debit/credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express), Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, bank transfer (Pay by Bank / ACH), Bitcoin/crypto | See ThriveFantasy's site |
| Withdrawals | Paid instantly after approval | PayPal, per its App Store listing |
| Age | 18+ (19+ in Nebraska) | 18+ (19+ in Nebraska, 21+ in Massachusetts) |
Payday Fantasy paid contests are live in 23 states plus Washington, DC: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Eligibility depends on where you are when you enter, not where you live.
ThriveFantasy's App Store listing says it isn't available in Alabama, Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia or Washington. State lists change, so check each app before you play.
Payday keeps one simple game at the center: pick MORE or LESS on 2 to 10 player props, from $1, and choose MAX or FLEX. Around it sit Survivor contests, peer-to-peer play and the Marketplace, where you can copy another player's entry or fade it to take the other side of every pick. ThriveFantasy builds its entries around player stat lines and adds Versus matchups between two players, with tournaments, leagues and head-to-head contests. Payday also takes more deposit methods, including Cash App, Google Pay, bank transfer and Bitcoin/crypto.
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. Current new-player offers are on the Promotions page.
Florida isn't on the list of states ThriveFantasy's App Store listing excludes, so check the app for your location. Payday Fantasy paid contests are live in Florida for players 18 and older.
Request a withdrawal in the app and it's paid instantly after approval. Deposits must be played through once before they can be withdrawn, and bonus cash can't be withdrawn, though winnings from it go to your Main Wallet.
No. New-player offers apply when you sign up, and the current ones are listed on the Promotions page. If a friend invited you, enter their referral code at sign-up.
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.
Facts checked Oct 4, 2026. ThriveFantasy source: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thrivefantasy-fantasy-game/id1240062484 · https://www.thrivefantasy.com/
Must be 18+ (19+ in Nebraska). Play responsibly. Need help? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.