# Pickleball+ vs PlayTime Scheduler

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pickleball+ | PlayTime Scheduler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleball-plus/id1262785848/reviews)** | [4.5 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playtime-scheduler/id6504500852/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 245 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chase Leavitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649426456) | [PlayTime Scheduler LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752579334) |

## What reviewers say

### Pickleball+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleball-plus/id1262785848)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly PRO Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual PRO Subscription | $18.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful in finding courts while traveling
- 💡 Ability to add new locations
- 🚀 Intuitive and user-friendly design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing numerous public courts in some areas
- 🐛 Outdated information and slow response to updates
- 🐛 Issues with people adding incorrect or inappropriate locations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to edit location information
- Login and registration issues for some users

**Requested features**

- Calendar-based court finder
- More detailed court information (number of courts, play levels, etc.)
- Better moderation and screening of user-added locations


### PlayTime Scheduler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playtime-scheduler/id6504500852)

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.

**Highlights:** Accurate play calendars, Easy session sign-up, Custom notifications, Player communication tools, Community features, Court maps and directories

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User | $29.99 | per year |
| Power User | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium to Power Upgrade | $10.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or glitches reported
- 💡 Requests for more advanced features like round-robin and ladder leagues

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezing issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Round robin and ladder league functionality
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- Expanded communication options (e.g., video chat)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pickleball+ free?

Pickleball+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PlayTime Scheduler free?

PlayTime Scheduler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pickleball+ or PlayTime Scheduler?

Pickleball+ is rated higher. Pickleball+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while PlayTime Scheduler averages 4.5 from 245 ratings.

### Do Pickleball+ or PlayTime Scheduler have ads?

Neither Pickleball+ nor PlayTime Scheduler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pickleball+ or PlayTime Scheduler?

Pickleball+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and PlayTime Scheduler every 2 months. Most recently, Pickleball+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and PlayTime Scheduler on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*