# Pickleball+ vs Play Pickle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Play Pickle at none against Pickleball+'s 2. Play Pickle also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Pickleball+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pickleball+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Play Pickle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Play Pickle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pickleball+ has 3.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Pickleball+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Play Pickle's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pickleball+ | Play Pickle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleball-plus/id1262785848/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-pickle/id6738210884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 42 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyle Garrett Hurst](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793174285) | [PINGPOD INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624080489) |

## 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:** Apple Watch app, 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


### Play Pickle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-pickle/id6738210884)

This app connects pickleball enthusiasts to book games, join coaching sessions, and participate in leagues and tournaments. It's designed for players of all skill levels, including kids, to easily find and enjoy the sport.

**Highlights:** Book pickleball games, Join social play sessions, Access coaching programs, Participate in leagues and tournaments, Find kids' pickleball programs, Connect with the pickleball community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pickleball+ free?

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

### Is Play Pickle free?

Play Pickle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pickleball+ or Play Pickle?

Play Pickle is rated higher. Pickleball+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Play Pickle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pickleball+ or Play Pickle have ads?

Play Pickle shows ads; Pickleball+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pickleball+ or Play Pickle?

Pickleball+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Play Pickle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pickleball+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Play Pickle on October 24, 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.*