# Playy: Padel & Sports Dubai — Tennis, Football & Basketball

> Organize local sports games and find players based on skill and availability. (iPhone/iPad app by Nader Tabka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playy-padel-and-sports-dubai/id6759396368 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nader Tabka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878427052)
- Category: Sports, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 70 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playy-padel-and-sports-dubai/id6759396368/reviews.md

## What is Playy?

Playy is Dubai's sports social network - find skill-matched players, host real games, and compete across padel, football, tennis, and basketball, all in one app.

No more unorganized group chats. No more mismatched games. No more waiting on friends who cancel.

FIND YOUR GAME
Set your sport, skill level, and availability. Discover nearby players who want to play the same sport, at the same level, on your schedule. Match, chat, and show up.

HOST & MANAGE REAL EVENTS
Playy isn't just for meeting people — it's a full event tool for organizing them:
- Create public or private sessions in seconds
- Run Americano-format tournaments with built-in scoring
- Multi-sport support across padel, football, tennis, and basketball
- Manage RSVPs, mark attendance, and keep your regular squad organized

PLAY AT YOUR REAL LEVEL
- Skill ratings that adjust as you play, tracked separately per sport
- Post-game ratings and reliability scores keep the community honest
- Climb leaderboards, earn trophies, and build a track record you can see

STAY CONNECTED
In-app messaging and scheduling, community and official Playy events, and a verified, moderated player base — so you can focus on playing, not coordinating.

Stop waiting for your friends to be free. Your next game is closer than you think.

Download Playy and find your game.

## Key features

- Smart player discovery
- In-app messaging and scheduling
- Community sessions and events
- Player ratings and performance tracking
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Safe, moderated community

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playy-padel-and-sports-dubai/id6759396368/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super cool app loving it!

*2026-06-25*

Met loads of cool people on the app. Love the event features it’s super well thought out and functional.

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-05-30*

Good to use to find matches in my area! 10/10

### 5/5 — Met super cool people

*2026-04-15*

I downloaded this app on a whim to try and find people to play Padel with in dubai. Was super fun to use and met loads of different people here! Highly recommend!

## Frequently asked questions about Playy

### How does Playy help me find sports players?

Playy uses smart discovery to match you with nearby players based on your preferred sport, skill level, location, and availability. You can then swipe to connect and arrange games.

### Can I organize games with people I don't know on Playy?

Yes, Playy is designed to connect you with new players. It features a safe, moderated community with verified players to ensure a positive experience.

### What sports can I find players for on Playy?

Playy supports various sports, including padel and tennis, with the ability to discover players at your skill level for both casual rallies and competitive matches.

### Does Playy have ads?

No, Playy does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted experience for users.

### What is the age rating for Playy?

Playy is rated 9+ and is suitable for users aged nine and older.

### How often is Playy updated?

The latest version of Playy is 1.0.5, and it was last updated on May 10, 2026. Updates typically include new features and performance improvements.

### What devices does Playy support?

Playy is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How does Playy handle game scheduling?

Playy includes in-app messaging and scheduling tools, allowing you to easily coordinate game times and locations with matched players.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.14 — 2026-07-21

Playy just got a big glow-up. Here's what's new:

-Faster sign-in — Log in or sign up with Google or Apple in one tap
-Refreshed profile — A cleaner look with easier editing for your sports, availability, and location
-Smarter session creation — Setting up a game is quicker and more intuitive
-Americano tournaments for everyone — Now open to all players, with live scoring and standings
-Bug fixes and stability improvements — Smoother performance across the app

### 1.0.13 — 2026-07-04

This update adds Padel Americano tournaments, 1v1 brackets, and live score tracking — plus squad polls, arrival hints, and monthly trophies.

TOURNAMENTS
- Padel Americano — round-robin format with live standings
- 1v1 elimination bracket for Padel and Football

SESSIONS
- Score tracking for standard Padel, Tennis, Football, and Basketball games

COORDINATION
- Group polls — vote on time and court with your squad
- Arrival hints — let your squad know how to spot you at the court

PROGRESS
- Monthly leaderboard winners now archived and awarded trophies
- Weekly goals and streaks on your profile

Plus improved event notifications and reminders, and various bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-05-10

What's New in Version 1.0.8

New ranking system — rate opponents with a skill slider instead of a number
Create events directly from private chats
Leaderboard point system improvements
Location search improvements
General bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.4 — 2026-04-03

Friends Availability Calendar — see when your Playyers are free directly from the Matches tab and jump straight into a chat.
Leaderboard now shows a live countdown to the monthly reset so you always know how much time is left to climb.
Sessions now use a native date and time picker matching Apple Calendar — cleaner and faster to fill in.
Leaderboard rank now appears on player discovery cards.
Performance improvements including faster app loading, a longer splash screen while the app initialises, and smoother navigation on the Matches tab.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-03-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements:

- Faster loading on Matches and Profile screens
- Matches tab now has two sections: Messages and Upcoming, so you can easily see your scheduled games and events in one place
- New rating system: 1–5 scale with descriptions to help you rate fairly after a game
- Improved We Played flow: challenge sender shows a code, receiver enters it to confirm
- Fixed profanity filter toggle not saving correctly
- Fixed availability duplicates and scheduling loop bug
- Preferred courts now supports multiple courts per sport
- Improved date and time picker when sending a game challenge

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-25.*