Comparison

igMember vs Padel Mates

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

igMember

Stay connected with your golf club and membership details. Receive instant notifications for competition results, course updates, and club news. Manage your membership and communicate with your club directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Push notifications for competitions
  • Course status updates
  • EPOS transaction alerts
  • Knockout results
  • Access to results and upcoming competitions
  • Club news updates
  • Built-in messaging
Features
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Access your intelligentgolf information easily through the app. Get instant push notifications for finalised competitions, course status changes, EPOS transactions and knockout results. With access to results, upcoming competitions, club news and now with built in messaging your membership and your club is truly in the palm of your hand. ------------------------------------ In App Purchases: This app offers in app purchases and the full igMember experience for a yearly fee of £1.99 with a 1 month free trial. This subscription will auto renew at the end of your free trial period and continue to renew yearly within 24 hours of the end of your current period unless you cancel. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Privacy Policy - http://www.intelligentgolf.co.uk/privacy Application Terms - http://www.intelligentgolf.co.uk/application_terms

About

Padel Mates

This app connects racket sports enthusiasts to find players, book courts, and organize games. Discover nearby facilities, join community groups, and receive smart match suggestions. Enhance your skills with performance feedback and enjoy seamless cost sharing with friends.

Highlights
  • Book courts and activities
  • Find nearby sports facilities
  • Connect with players
  • Organize games and tournaments
  • Smart match suggestions
  • Cost sharing
  • Performance feedback
Features
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PADEL MATES - The Ultimate Multi-Sport App for Racket Players! Download the app now and join the largest community of players in padel, pickleball, tennis, badminton, squash, and more! Discover players, matches, facilities, and easily book activities near you with PADEL MATES. KEY FEATURES: - Seamless Booking: Instantly book and pay for activities and courts within the app. - Discover Nearby Facilities: Explore a dynamic map to find nearby sports centers and facilities. - Community Groups: Create and manage community groups specifically for games and tournaments. - Game Finder: Easily locate games, tournaments, and training sessions at your preferred sports centers. - Smart Match Suggestions: Connect with players and receive personalized match suggestions based on your skill level and preferred center. - Organize with Ease: Effortlessly create and manage your own games and tournaments. - Trainer and Court Reservations: Reserve trainers or courts equipped with ball machines directly through the app. - Stay Connected: Chat with fellow padel mates and stay connected within the app. - Cost Sharing Made Simple: Effortlessly split costs with friends for a hassle-free experience. - Performance Feedback: Receive valuable feedback on your game performance to improve your skills. - Secure Payments: Choose from multiple secure payment methods supported within the app. HOW TO USE: 1. Register or log in to the app 2. Set your game level and favorite sport facilities 3. Discover new mates and book exciting activities! ABOUT PADEL MATES: Join the largest racket player community with PADEL MATES, the go-to app for seamless connections. Find like-minded players, enhance your skills, and enjoy an unmatched sporting experience. Spread the word to your club manager for easy booking through PADEL MATES! PADEL MATES subscription PRO Version. PADEL MATES plans: Monthly: $6 6 Month: $29 Annual: $49 Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of use: https://padelmates.se/en/privacy-policy-1 Privacy policy: https://padelmates.se/en/privacy-policy-1

Screenshots

igMember4 screens
Padel Mates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: igMember at free with in-app purchases against Padel Mates's subscription. igMember also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Padel Mates's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. igMember sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year and Padel Mates sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

igMember ships an update every 6 weeks, Padel Mates every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
igMember versus Padel Mates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterigMemberPadel Mates
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (447 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better19.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—447 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB101 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperClearCourse Events & Leisure LimitedPadel Mates International AB

Customer experience

igMember

Written reviews80 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral18.8%
Negative61.3%

Padel Mates

All ratings447 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive19.8%
Neutral9.9%
Negative70.4%

User reviews

igMember

From App Store reviews

What we love

  • 👍 Works well for some users
  • 👍 Easy to use for general play rounds
  • 👍 Good for tracking handicap
  • 👍 Can order drinks at the 19th hole
  • 👍 Provides member messaging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App is riddled with bugs
  • 🐛 Performance is terrible
  • 🐛 UI is difficult to navigate
  • 🐛 Many features stop working
  • 🐛 Support is non-existent

Padel Mates

From 447 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to navigate and user-friendly interface
  • ⭐ Excellent customer service and support
  • 🎯 Convenient bookmarking feature for favorite clubs
  • ✨ Responsive to user feedback and bug fixes
  • 🏆 Significant improvement over previous versions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • ❌ Poor UI/UX design and navigation
  • 🔄 Constant required app updates
  • 📵 Notification spam and overload
  • ⚠️ Unreliable filtering and search functionality

Bugs and requests

igMember

Reported bugs

65 issues
  • Apple Pay top up no longer works
  • App does not work on iPad with M3 chip
  • Cannot get on to enter competition
  • Booking UI is almost impossible to use
  • App hangs when booking tee times
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  • Does not work with iOS 12.5.7
  • Edit/clock/weather not in view in portrait view
  • Messaging is chaotic with random symbols
  • Cannot connect and won't load data
  • Matches do not show
  • Network connection error message
  • Cannot subscribe to premium subscription
  • Cannot pay for tee times
  • Matches have disappeared since April 2024 update
  • Not calculating playing handicaps correctly
  • Playing handicap calculations are incorrect
  • Cannot open up tee times
  • New tee time booking format is awful
  • Cannot book a tee time, always times out
  • Cannot select stableford or stroke play for general play
  • Competition list resets to the top after viewing a comp
  • Cannot book a competition, it removes it from the list
  • Gets stuck on tee time booking page with no menu bar or back arrow
  • Cannot top up bar account
  • Diary will not sync individual events, crashes
  • Cannot attach anything in chat
  • No emojis in chat
  • Unable to access app data on iPad
  • Anonymous appears on time sheet when booking tee times
  • Cannot make any payments
  • Cannot download on to an iPad as well as a phone
  • Payment shows taken but not on competition fee management page
  • Cannot add second club membership
  • Pair phone option does nothing
  • Score entry is overly complicated
  • Layout very poor on some screens
  • Scores on holes 14-18 are off screen
  • Player 4 on bookings is not fully visible
  • Constant updates to fix problems
  • Tricky to input and upload scores
  • Tiny, faded writing which cannot be enlarged
  • Error connecting to WHS platform
  • Does not find other clubs when searching
  • App takes you to the web with no way back to the app
  • Daily tee times not showing
  • Cannot add name to play with a partner
  • Supplementary card for front 9 shows incorrect stroke index
  • Does not link to England Golf and CDH number
  • View on web button no longer works
  • Viewing results no longer works
  • Support/send feedback button doesn't do anything
  • T-time bookings don't work
  • Devices won't pair
  • Stopped alerting messages
  • Cannot transfer subscription to a new phone
  • Cannot access through Safari or Chrome
  • Tutorial won't work
  • Cannot book a comp without visiting club's web page
  • Tee times are blank
  • Course conditions of 9-hole course shown on front page by default
  • Messages do not produce alerts
  • Cannot load competitions
  • Eclectic feature not on app
  • App only runs in compatibility mode on iPad
  • Cannot book a tee time, times out

Requested features

7 requests
  • Enable top up using Apple Pay
  • Make messaging icon more obvious or link to email alert
  • Add ability to cancel a round
  • Add search option on future competitions
  • Introduce color coding for tee times
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  • Improve UI for mobile users
  • Allow users to log in directly instead of pairing

Padel Mates

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Login submission freezes with spinning loading wheel
  • App crashes on startup or when opening
  • Blank white screen appearing randomly
  • Chat feature loses messages with poor internet connection
  • Chat display shows black screen
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  • Profile page causes app to close completely
  • Notifications not working properly despite settings
  • Block feature not functioning
  • Calendar reminder option not working
  • Level filters showing inaccurate results
  • My Bookings section displaying available matches instead of user bookings
  • Cannot accept players to join open games
  • Booking cancellation glitches
  • Search feature not showing any matches
  • Contact list deleted after updates
  • Rating system not updating from league scores
  • Cannot book open courts when games exist on separate courts
  • Payment process security concerns
  • Account creation and sign-up errors
  • App incompatibility with certain regions after updates

Requested features

13 requests
  • Waitlist notification system to offer spots to waiting players
  • Dedicated waiting list management section
  • Improved search filters for session types (e.g., leveling sessions)
  • Better notification settings with granular control
  • Accurate level-based filtering system
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  • Ability to select individual days and times
  • Social features to see friends' activity and community engagement
  • Optional app updates instead of mandatory ones
  • Improved chat functionality with offline message support
  • Account deletion option within the app
  • Fix 'My Bookings' to show actual bookings instead of available matches
  • Simplified booking process with fewer required steps
  • Better integration of league scores with rating system

In-app purchases

1 purchases

igMember

Subscriptions1
  • intelligentgolf subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Year
4 purchases

Padel Mates

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Test Pro Subscription$7.996 Months
  • Bi-Yearly Subscription$29.996 Months
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  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is igMember free?
igMember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Padel Mates free?
Padel Mates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do igMember or Padel Mates have ads?
Neither igMember nor Padel Mates shows ads.
Which is updated more often, igMember or Padel Mates?
igMember ships an update every 6 weeks, and Padel Mates every 10 days. Most recently, igMember was updated on October 26, 2026 and Padel Mates on October 27, 2026.

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