Comparison

PairGen vs DUPR

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

Head to head
About

PairGen

Easily create balanced doubles pairings for sports matches. Assign players to courts with customizable levels and manage multiple groups. Supports breaks and score recording.

Highlights
  • Quick start and easy operation
  • Generates non-overlapping combinations
  • Supports multiple people and courts
  • Adjustable player and court levels
  • Includes break support
  • Score summary recording
Features
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PairGen makes it easy to run badminton and tennis doubles practice sessions — automatically generating fair pairings and tracking match scores, all in one app. Just enter your player count and number of courts, and PairGen builds a fair matchup instantly. ■ Generate pairings automatically Just enter your player count and number of courts, and PairGen builds fair, rotating pairings and matchups for you. ・Round mode: automatic rotation so everyone plays with different partners over time ・Free mode: generate the next matchup for a court as soon as it's free, without waiting on other courts ・Adjust pairing balance with skill level settings ・Fixed pairs: lock specific players together (for couples or skill-balanced teams) ・Mixed doubles support ■ Score tracking built in Once pairings are generated, keep scoring right in the same app. ・Simple tap-to-score input ・Undo your last point ・Serve and end (court side) indicators ・Automatic win/loss judgment following official badminton rules ・Game-finished toggle and full score history ■ Rest and player management ・Track playing / resting status per player, so last-minute absences or additions are no problem ・Manage players by name (no need to remember numbers) ・Add player photos ・Save and load groups of players ("today's members") ・Player list shows a dot indicating who is currently in a match — tap it to "pin" a player for top priority in the next combination ■ Court management ・Multiple court support, with fixed skill levels per court ■ Apple Watch integration Check and control combinations right from your Apple Watch. ■ Share your data ・Share a session (players and combination) with another device via AirDrop ・Email match results directly from the app ■ Server feature to view from other devices (experimental) Start a server from the Game tab to let other phones/tablets on the same Wi-Fi view the combination and player list, and perform some actions, from a web browser. Check progress from anywhere in the venue. ■ Great for ・Deciding practice matchups at badminton/tennis clubs ・Assigning courts and tracking scores at tournaments or practice sessions ・Handling last-minute player changes with flexible rotation PairGen frees you from manually tracking "who's playing whom" and "which court is at what score," every single session. ・Localized in Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese ・Help page is provided in Japanese. Please use your browser's auto-translation feature.

About

DUPR

Track your pickleball matches and improve your official rating. Find nearby players and teammates based on their DUPR scores and match history. Subscriptions unlock exclusive features and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Log pickleball matches
  • Official DUPR rating algorithm
  • Opponent score verification
  • View match history
  • Find nearby players
  • Browse user profiles and ratings
Features
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DUPR uses an innovative rating algorithm engineered to grow the sport of pickleball with a commitment to accuracy, transparency, and adaptability. LOG MATCHES Start increasing your rating today by registering and recording all your matches! Log your recent matches. Once you’re done, your opponent will be prompted to verify scores via email. GET YOUR DUPR Your rating will be updated immediately once your scores are verified by your opponent You may review your match history at any time. FIND PLAYERS NEARBY Browse DUPR user profiles - see the match history, ratings, and approximate location of potential opponents and teammates. Subscription Information DUPR offers in-app subscriptions that provide exclusive features, an ad-free experience, and other benefits. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PairGen4 screens
DUPR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PairGen at 63% against DUPR's 9%. PairGen also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). DUPR's advantage is chart position (#56 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. DUPR sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PairGen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PairGen ships an update every 5 days, DUPR every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PairGen versus DUPR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPairGenDUPR
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (3.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews — better9.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—3.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank—#56 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB108 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTatsuro SatoDUPR LLC

Customer experience

PairGen

Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral26.3%
Negative10.5%

DUPR

All ratings3,813 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews493 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative85.2%

Bugs and requests

PairGen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DUPR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Email verification not working
  • Inability to edit or delete matches
  • Freezing and crashes when navigating app

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to add friends and follow other players
  • Improved match validation and score tracking
  • More transparency around rating algorithm

In-app purchases

None

PairGen

No in-app purchases

17 purchases

DUPR

Subscriptions15
  • DUPR+2 variants$1.991 Month
  • DUPR+$2.991 Month
  • DUPR+3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • DUPR+$3.991 Month
  • DUPR+7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • DUPR+$4.991 Month
  • DUPR+$11.991 Year
  • DUPR+$14.991 Year
  • DUPR+$19.991 Year
  • DUPR+7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • DUPR+$24.991 Year
  • DUPR+7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • DUPR+$29.991 Year
  • DUPR+7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • DUPR+7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • DUPR Verified Single Event$7.99
  • DUPR Reset March 2026$34.99

Questions

Is PairGen free?
PairGen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DUPR free?
DUPR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PairGen or DUPR have ads?
DUPR shows ads; PairGen does not.
Which is updated more often, PairGen or DUPR?
PairGen ships an update every 5 days, and DUPR every 6 days. Most recently, PairGen was updated on September 23, 2026 and DUPR on September 25, 2026.

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