Elite Competitions vs ThatPrizeGuy — where does your quid go further?

Elite Competitions takes this one for most players — higher overall (8.5 vs 7.9), stronger value (8.4 vs 6.9), better transparency (8.2 vs 7.5) and a sharper site (8.6 vs 7.8). ThatPrizeGuy only nicks variety (9.1 vs 9.0) and has more live comps right now (7 vs 3), so penny‑price cash hunters may still fancy it.

Your money’s worth

If you’re stretching a tenner, Elite is kinder on the wallet. Its tickets run £0.01 – £1.00 against ThatPrizeGuy’s £0.01 – £20.00, and the value scores back it: 8.4 for Elite vs 6.9 for ThatPrizeGuy. Elite’s own verdict flags “very low ticket prices” and “daily and InstaWin draws”, while ThatPrizeGuy is best for “Penny‑price cash hunters” — fair, but the numbers still say Elite gives your quid more goes.

Variety and pace

ThatPrizeGuy edges variety at 9.1 vs 9.0, and shows 7 live comps vs Elite’s 3 — the busier shelf today. Both offer instant wins. On cadence, Elite is predictable with daily draws at 10pm and big ones often 9pm; ThatPrizeGuy draws per‑competition, typically within 48 hours of close, many around 11:00pm. If you like constant new listings and a hefty instant‑win layer, ThatPrizeGuy fits. If you like set‑piece nightly action, Elite’s your rhythm.

Draw trust and fairness

Transparency leans Elite: 8.2 vs 7.5. It runs a random ball machine live on Facebook and YouTube, with occasional verified automated RNG, plus a clear free‑post route. ThatPrizeGuy draws live on Facebook using RNG and lists entries publicly — good — but the score gap says Elite shows more of its working. Both offer free postal entry, so the no‑purchase route is there either way.

Tech and paying up

Site score is 8.6 for Elite vs 7.8 for ThatPrizeGuy. Apps? Elite has iOS & Android; ThatPrizeGuy is iOS only. Payments are clearer and broader on Elite (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay). ThatPrizeGuy takes cards via an online gateway and offers an optional SMS entry route, but even its own cons admit “Payment methods not clearly disclosed.” Service is tight on both — Elite 8.3, ThatPrizeGuy 8.1 — with “fast pay‑outs” and “payouts widely reported as prompt” respectively.

Odds and entry caps

Both operators run very large ticket caps on headliners — their own cons say it — so odds on the big ones are long. Elite also layers in subscription/extras (e.g., Golden Ball), which add complexity and cost, and some Trustpilot comments mention cancellation niggles. Trust Index is level at 50 vs 50, so perceived trust is a draw.

Split verdict: who should pick which?

• Pick Elite Competitions if you want maximum value per pound (value 8.4 vs 6.9), nightly momentum (daily 10pm), higher transparency (8.2 vs 7.5), better tech (site 8.6; iOS & Android), and low‑cost shots at mega prizes (“Low cost mega prizes”).
• Pick ThatPrizeGuy if you chase penny‑price cash with lots of listings today (variety 9.1 vs 9.0; 7 live comps vs 3), prefer Facebook RNG with public entry lists, and like a catalogue stacked with instant wins (“Penny‑price cash hunters”).