# PlayPals: Pickup Games Nearby — Find football, tennis & padel

> Find football, tennis & padel (iPhone/iPad app by Luca Vehbiu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playpals-pickup-games-nearby/id6760397482 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luca Vehbiu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884271655)
- Category: Sports, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playpals-pickup-games-nearby/id6760397482/reviews.md

## What is PlayPals?

Never miss a game again.

PlayPals connects you with players and pick-up games nearby — whatever your sport, whatever your level.

FIND GAMES NEAR YOU
Browse a live map and feed of local events matching your sports and skill level.

CREATE AN EVENT IN SECONDS
Set the sport, time, spot and player limit; PlayPals fills the roster.

GROUPS THAT ORGANIZE THEMSELVES
Share weekly availability and let the group auto-schedule the next session.

TOURNAMENTS & SCORES
Brackets, standings, match results and player ratings.

CHAT & STORIES
Coordinate in DMs, share moments from the pitch.

SMART REMINDERS
Get notified 24h and 6h before every game, plus live score updates.

Whether you're new in town or building your regular five-a-side, PlayPals is your team bench. Free to use — download and find your next game.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-04

New here? PlayPals now opens by showing you real games near you this week — no forms first. Pick a sport, see what's on, and you can be in a game within a couple of taps.

What's new:

• A first run that proves it: live games in your city, a recommended first game with the reason it was picked, and the option to bring a friend along • Notifications are only requested when you ask for them, never before • A guided tour of the app — open your profile menu and tap "Take the tour" • Your home screen tracks what you've set up so far, so it's obvious what's left

This version also brings iPhone up to date with fixes that landed on Android:

• Fixed the event photo picker and location search when creating a game • Fixed buttons that could stop responding on some screens • Faster, steadier map and feed

### 1.0.3 — 2026-07-13

Getting started is easier than ever:

• A new "Get started" checklist helps you find your first game, set your availability, join a group, and add friends
• Helpful tips the first time you explore the map and group availability
• A little celebration when you RSVP to your first game

Plus performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-12

Smoother sign-in and a big round of fixes:

• Google sign-in now completes reliably
• Password reset works properly, with clear confirmation
• You stay signed in — no more surprise logouts
• Your email is remembered on the sign-in screen
• New onboarding step: claim your @handle
• Faster app startup and better offline behavior
• Notification and stability improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-07-11

No release notes.

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