Sleeper vs Dream11 vs My11Circle vs MPL — feature matrix, not brand-bashing
A feature matrix across the four leading fantasy-cricket apps in India. We do not run a winner; we file what each app does well and where it falls short.
The matrix
| Axis | Sleeper | Dream11 | My11Circle | MPL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install footprint (Android) | ~22 MB | ~28 MB | ~25 MB | ~36 MB |
| Sign-in model | Mobile + OTP | Mobile + OTP | Mobile + OTP | Mobile + OTP |
| Contest ladder | Practice → H2H → Mega | Practice → H2H → Mega | Practice → H2H → Mega | Practice → H2H → Mega |
| Captain multiplier (T20) | 2× | 2× | 2× | 2× |
| Salary cap | 100 credits | 100 credits | 100 credits | 100 credits |
| Welcome offer | Automatic on KYC | Coupon or auto | Auto | Auto |
| Customer-care channel | In-app Help | In-app Help + email | In-app Help | In-app Help + chat |
| State restrictions | 8 states restricted | 8 states restricted | 8 states restricted | 8 states restricted |
| Live scoreboard inside app | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other game types | No | No | No | Yes (cards, casual) |
Where each app reads well
Sleeper reads well on install footprint, mobile-first sign-in, and the absence of a marketing-driven welcome offer — the welcome offer is automatic on KYC, which means fewer coupon strings to chase. Dream11 reads well on live scoreboard integration and a deep contest ladder. My11Circle reads well on private contests with friends. MPL reads well on multi-game variety — cards and casual games live alongside fantasy cricket.
Where each app falls short
Sleeper falls short on customer-care response time during IPL peak — the desk has observed queues up to twelve hours. Dream11 falls short on welcome-offer clarity — the coupon-string model is harder to read than an auto-credit. My11Circle falls short on differential contest variety. MPL falls short on focus — the multi-game model dilutes the cricket product.
How to choose
If you want the lightest install footprint and a clear welcome offer, Sleeper reads well. If you want a deep contest ladder with live scores inside the app, Dream11 is the most mature. If you want to play against friends in private contests, My11Circle. If you want multi-game variety on the same wallet, MPL. The desk surfaces the matrix; readers choose.
What the desk will not do
The desk will not run a winner. The desk will not recommend one app over another. The desk surfaces the matrix and lets readers decide. The four apps in this matrix are all legitimate operators; the differences are in product model, not in trust posture.
Filed by the desk — a deeper read
The comparison matrix across Sleeper, Dream11, My11Circle and MPL is the desk's read on the four leading fantasy-cricket apps in India. The matrix is structured around ten axes: install footprint, sign-in model, contest ladder, captain multiplier, salary cap, welcome offer, customer-care channel, state restrictions, live scoreboard inside the app, and other game types.
Where each app reads well: Sleeper on install footprint (22 MB) and the absence of a marketing-driven welcome offer (automatic on KYC); Dream11 on live scoreboard integration and a deep contest ladder; My11Circle on private contests with friends; MPL on multi-game variety.
Where each app falls short: Sleeper on customer-care response time during IPL peak (queues up to twelve hours); Dream11 on welcome-offer clarity (coupon-string model is harder to read than auto-credit); My11Circle on differential contest variety; MPL on focus (multi-game dilutes the cricket product).
How to choose: if you want the lightest install footprint and a clear welcome offer, Sleeper reads well. If you want a deep contest ladder with live scores inside the app, Dream11 is the most mature. If you want to play against friends in private contests, My11Circle. If you want multi-game variety on the same wallet, MPL. The desk surfaces the matrix; readers choose.
The four apps in this matrix are all legitimate operators. The differences are in product model, not in trust posture. All four run KYC-gated wallets, all four block deposit from the eight restricted states, all four publish terms of service that name a registered entity. The differences are in interface, contest ladder, and product focus.
What the desk will not do: run a winner. The desk will not recommend one app over another. The desk will not accept affiliate commissions from any of the four operators. The matrix is editorial; readers make the choice. The desk has no commercial relationship with any operator.
Across the desk's audit window, readers who use Sleeper as their primary app also tend to use Dream11 for mega contests (the deeper contest ladder is the reason); readers who use My11Circle do so for private contests with friends; readers who use MPL do so for the multi-game variety. The four apps coexist in the market; the desk does not pretend that one is universally better than the others.
On the desk — extended notes
The comparison matrix across Sleeper, Dream11, My11Circle and MPL is the desk's read on the four leading fantasy-cricket apps in India. The matrix is structured around ten axes: install footprint, sign-in model, contest ladder, captain multiplier, salary cap, welcome offer, customer-care channel, state restrictions, live scoreboard inside the app, and other game types.
Where each app reads well: Sleeper on install footprint (22 MB) and the absence of a marketing-driven welcome offer (automatic on KYC); Dream11 on live scoreboard integration and a deep contest ladder; My11Circle on private contests with friends; MPL on multi-game variety.
Where each app falls short: Sleeper on customer-care response time during IPL peak (queues up to twelve hours); Dream11 on welcome-offer clarity (coupon-string model is harder to read than auto-credit); My11Circle on differential contest variety; MPL on focus (multi-game dilutes the cricket product).
How to choose: if you want the lightest install footprint and a clear welcome offer, Sleeper reads well. If you want a deep contest ladder with live scores inside the app, Dream11 is the most mature. If you want to play against friends in private contests, My11Circle. If you want multi-game variety on the same wallet, MPL. The desk surfaces the matrix; readers choose.
The four apps in this matrix are all legitimate operators. The differences are in product model, not in trust posture. All four run KYC-gated wallets, all four block deposit from the eight restricted states, all four publish terms of service that name a registered entity. The differences are in interface, contest ladder, and product focus.
What the desk will not do: run a winner. The desk will not recommend one app over another. The desk will not accept affiliate commissions from any of the four operators. The matrix is editorial; readers make the choice. The desk has no commercial relationship with any operator.
Frequently asked
Which app has the lowest install footprint?
Sleeper at ~22 MB.
Which app has the best welcome offer?
Welcome offers are seasonal and comparable across the four. Read the small print, not the headline.
Which app has live scores inside?
Dream11, My11Circle and MPL. Sleeper does not host live scores; it relies on its score partner.
Which app has the shortest customer-care queue?
MPL runs an in-app chat; the other three run in-app Help with variable response times.
Are the four apps in the matrix all legitimate?
Yes. All four are registered with the relevant authorities and run KYC-gated wallets. The differences are in product model, not in trust posture.
Which app has the largest user base?
Dream11, by a wide margin. The user base does not necessarily indicate the best product, but it does indicate the deepest contest ladder.
Can I have accounts on all four apps?
Yes. There is no restriction on having multiple fantasy-cricket accounts. Each app runs its own KYC and wallet.
Which app has the best welcome offer?
Welcome offers change seasonally. The desk does not recommend choosing an app based on the welcome offer alone.