Pickleball+ vs PlayTime Scheduler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pickleball+
Discover pickleball courts worldwide with this user-friendly app. Find locations, view details, read reviews, and get directions. You can also add and edit court information, and upload photos to help other players.
- Find pickleball courts worldwide
- View court details and pictures
- Read and write player reviews
- Get directions to courts
- Add and edit court information
- Upload court photos
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Pickleball Plus helps you find a place to play and people to play with. Search over 22,000 courts across the country. See what's nearby, check the details other players have added, and get directions in a tap. Whether you're traveling or just looking for a new spot in your own town, the next court is easy to find. But courts are only half of it. Pickleball is more fun with people, so we built a whole community layer to get you on the court with others: - Join groups. Connect with players at your local courts. Find your regulars, meet new people, and stay in the loop on what's happening. - Plan and find games. See upcoming events and open play, RSVP so you know who's showing up, and organize your own sessions. - Chat with your crew. Group chat keeps everyone coordinated, and you can message players you've connected with directly. - Build your profile. Set up your player profile, follow people you've played with, and grow your pickleball circle. - Share the love. Got friends who play? Send them a court, a group, or an event with a quick share link. Every court in the app comes from players like you. Add a new spot, leave a review, fix the details, and help the next player find a great place to play. Free to download. Find courts, join the community, and get playing. PickleballPlus PRO is an auto-renewable subscription. • Monthly or annual options; price shown in-app before purchase. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. • Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pickleballplusapp.com/privacy
PlayTime Scheduler
Organize pickleball games and connect with local players. Easily find or create sessions, communicate with others, and discover new courts. Offers a free tier with optional premium features for an enhanced experience.
- Accurate play calendars
- Easy session sign-up
- Custom notifications
- Player communication tools
- Community features
- Court maps and directories
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Ready to play more pickleball? PlayTime Scheduler makes it easier than ever to organize games, connect with more players, and hit the courts with a plan! Some key features of our platform include: • Accurate Play Calendars: View real sessions posted by local players—no outdated or auto-generated listings. • Easy Sign-Up: Join sessions that match your format and skill level with just one tap—no group codes required. • Custom Notifications: Get instant alerts for new games, session changes, player messages, and more. • Player Communication: Stay connected with session notes, private and group chats. • Community Features: Post and browse local questions, photos, videos, announcements, surveys, and self-serve ads. • Court Maps & Directories: Discover new court locations, vetted and maintained by local admins. • Cross-Device Compatibility: Seamlessly switch between your desktop, smartphone, and tablet. Registration is fast, free, and easy. Log in to your home region and explore a weekly calendar with pickleball sessions posted by other local players. Sessions are labeled by time, location, skill level, gender, and format. If you would like to join one, just tap the "Add My Name" button. You can also add notes that other players can read and respond to, and exchange group or private messages. Can’t find a session that works for you? Post your own in just seconds and connect with players instantly! Just tap the "Add Session" button and fill in the form. Matching players in your region will be notified and have the opportunity to sign up. You'll get a notification when your session reaches the minimum number of players, so you know it's "game on!" Choose from three levels of access: Free, Premium, and Power User. Premium unlocks a popup ad-free app experience and calendar customization features, while Power User adds a rich suite of advanced scheduling features. This mobile app improves on the web experience with the following new features: • Face ID/Touch ID login • Instant push notifications • Larger fonts and buttons for easier navigation • Pop-up ad-free experience (Premium/Power Users only) • Registration and play reminders (Power Users only) PlayTime Scheduler - Where Pickleball Lives! Join the community today and take your pickleball experience to the next level! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://www.playtimescheduler.com/privacy.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlayTime Scheduler at 86% against Pickleball+'s 69%. Pickleball+'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Pickleball+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PlayTime Scheduler sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pickleball+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pickleball+ has 3.1K ratings behind it against 245, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Pickleball+'s written reviews are positive against 86% of PlayTime Scheduler's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Pickleball+ ships an update every 3 weeks, PlayTime Scheduler every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pickleball+ | PlayTime Scheduler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.1K ratings) — better | 4.5 (245 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.1K — better | 245 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chase Leavitt | PlayTime Scheduler LLC |
Customer experience
Pickleball+
PlayTime Scheduler
User reviews
Pickleball+
From 3.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful in finding courts while traveling
- 💡 Ability to add new locations
- 🚀 Intuitive and user-friendly design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Missing numerous public courts in some areas
- 🐛 Outdated information and slow response to updates
- 🐛 Issues with people adding incorrect or inappropriate locations
PlayTime Scheduler
From 245 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and organize pickleball games
- 🚀 Efficient scheduling and communication features
- 💡 Useful for both casual and competitive players
- 🌍 Works well across multiple locations and clubs
- 🗓️ Allows scheduling up to 90 days in advance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or glitches reported
- 💡 Requests for more advanced features like round-robin and ladder leagues
Bugs and requests
Pickleball+
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes when trying to edit location information
- Login and registration issues for some users
Requested features
3 requests- Calendar-based court finder
- More detailed court information (number of courts, play levels, etc.)
- Better moderation and screening of user-added locations
PlayTime Scheduler
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezing issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Round robin and ladder league functionality
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- Expanded communication options (e.g., video chat)
In-app purchases
Pickleball+
- Monthly PRO Subscription$1.991 Month
- Annual PRO Subscription$18.991 Year
PlayTime Scheduler
- Premium User$29.991 Year
- Power User$39.991 Year
- Premium to Power Upgrade$10.00
Questions
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