# Ballbutton vs Salotto

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ballbutton at none against Salotto's 12. Ballbutton also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (516 vs 38). Salotto's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Salotto sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Ballbutton asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ballbutton holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballbutton has 516 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Ballbutton's written reviews are positive against 71% of Salotto's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ballbutton ships an update every 6 weeks, Salotto every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ballbutton | Salotto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (516 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballbutton/id1336693461/reviews)** | [4.2 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salotto/id1475557928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **516** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ballbutton, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1288757888) | [Salotto LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475557927) |

## What reviewers say

### Ballbutton

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballbutton/id1336693461)

This app streamlines sports club and studio operations by managing bookings, payments, programs, and memberships. It offers features for various athletic facilities and includes a unique social feed for members.

**Highlights:** Booking management, Payment processing, Program and lesson scheduling, Membership management, Automated payments and billing, Member social feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient booking process
- 👍 User-friendly interface for managing reservations
- 💡 All-in-one solution for tennis court booking and player matching
- 🎯 Effective court reservation system at clubs
- 📱 Works well on iOS platform

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Confusing calendar layout with Monday as first day
- 😞 Poor confirmation feedback on bookings
- 😞 Unreadable time column with frozen layout
- 😞 Difficult navigation and unintuitive interface
- 😞 Cannot view or manage existing reservations

**Reported bugs**

- Invalid input syntax error when booking courts (type integer: 3.0)
- App crashes when clicking on dates to book
- Password creation validation not working properly
- Bookings not appearing in upcoming reservations list
- Potential duplicate charges when using multiple payment methods

**Requested features**

- Change calendar to start with Sunday instead of Monday
- Display booking confirmation with specific day information
- Increase font size for time columns
- Improve reservation visibility in app after booking
- Add phone number as account creation option alongside email


### Salotto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salotto/id1475557928)

Connect with pool players, find competitive matches, and track your ranking globally. Participate in tournaments and improve your FargoRating. Designed for all skill levels, from beginners to pros.

**Highlights:** Connect with local and global pool players, Find and join competitive matches, Track your global and regional ranking, Compete for tournament invitations and prizes, Optional FargoRating integration, Real-time statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Salotto Monthly Discount | $2.49 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Pay as you Play | $0.99 | one-time |
| Submit 1-10 Games | $1.99 | one-time |
| Submit 1-10 Games To FargoRate | $2.99 | one-time |
| Submit 11-15 Games | $3.99 | one-time |
| Submit 16-25 Games | $4.99 | one-time |
| Submit 11-15 Games | $4.99 | one-time |
| Submit 16-25 Games | $5.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ticket | $10.00 | one-time |
| Salotto Pro and MOB Hit List | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ballbutton free?

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

### Is Salotto free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ballbutton or Salotto?

Ballbutton is rated higher. Ballbutton averages 4.6 out of 5 from 516 ratings, while Salotto averages 4.2 from 38 ratings.

### Do Ballbutton or Salotto have ads?

Neither Ballbutton nor Salotto shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ballbutton or Salotto?

Ballbutton ships an update every 6 weeks, and Salotto every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ballbutton was updated on September 22, 2026 and Salotto on September 7, 2026.

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