Comparison

Ballbutton vs MatchScheduler

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

Head to head
About

Ballbutton

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
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Ballbutton helps clubs & studios manage their business and grow the revenue by managing bookings, payments, programs, lessons, teams, and members (memberships). Tennis, Golf, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Golf, Swimming, Cycling, Yoga and any other athletic facility Court/Tee/Spot/Line reservations. Any lesson, clinic and program reservations. Offer any classes also Streaming! Membership management tools AtoZ: memberships, subscriptions, initiations, automated payments, billing, reports, checkins and more! PLUS extraordinary one-of-a-kind module: Members’ Social Feed!! Privacy Policy: https://www.ballbutton.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.ballbutton.com/terms

About

MatchScheduler

Easily find local sports matches and build a community of players. Organize your own games, join matches at your skill level, and stay organized with calendar integration and reminders. Track your progress and ensure a safe, respectful playing environment.

Highlights
  • Find open matches by sport, skill, and distance
  • Organize your own games with custom details
  • Build and manage player groups
  • Skill-matched play for balanced games
  • Calendar view with color-coded events
  • Push notifications and reminders
  • Log scores and track game history
Features
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MatchScheduler — Find local matches. Build your crew. Looking for a tennis or pickleball match near you? MatchScheduler makes it easy to find open games, join at your skill level, and build a local sports community — whether you're rallying with friends or meeting new players. Find Open Matches Browse matches posted by players in your area. Filter by sport, skill level, age range, and distance to find games that fit. See who's already signed up, check court details, and join with one tap. Organize Your Own Game Create a match in seconds — pick a sport, court, time, and capacity. Post it to the public board for local players to discover, send direct invitations to friends, or both. You control who can join with demographic filters and verification requirements. Build Your Crew Create shared groups with friends and local regulars. Invite your whole group to a match with one tap. Groups have admin roles, so you can co-manage your lineup with other organizers. Skill-Matched Play Set your skill level (beginner through expert) and filter matches accordingly. Play with people at your level — no mismatches, no awkward games. Stay Organized - Calendar view with color-coded dots: gold for matches you organize, blue for ones you've joined, green for open games - Push notifications, email, and text reminders before every match - Add matches to your device calendar automatically - Match chat to coordinate with other players Track Your Game Log scores after each match and view your match history. See your record over time and keep track of your progress. Safe and Respectful Board join requests let organizers approve unknown players before they join. Block and report tools keep the community clean. Email and phone verification options add an extra layer of trust. Free to Join Joining matches and accepting invitations is always free. Create your account, find a game, and get on the court. MatchScheduler Plus Unlock tournaments, events, entry-fee collection, and recurring matches with MatchScheduler Plus — $4.99/month or $49.99/year, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your device account settings. Terms of Use: https://matchscheduler.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://matchscheduler.com/privacy Available for iPhone and iPad. Tennis, pickleball, and more sports coming soon.

Screenshots

Ballbutton3 screens
MatchScheduler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ballbutton at none against MatchScheduler's 2. Ballbutton also leads on ratings volume (606 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). MatchScheduler's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. MatchScheduler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ballbutton asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MatchScheduler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballbutton has 606 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballbutton ships an update every 6 weeks, MatchScheduler every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ballbutton versus MatchScheduler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallbuttonMatchScheduler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (606 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings606 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBallbutton, IncJay Robert Barr

Customer experience

Ballbutton

All ratings513 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

MatchScheduler

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ballbutton

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
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  • Email confirmations not being sent
  • Mass email function failing to reach users
  • Android app rarely functions properly
  • Message function disabled with COVID-19 message still displayed

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Implement reliable email confirmation system
  • Show partner names for all reservation participants
  • Sort reservations by date rather than day of week
  • Enable message sharing functionality for reservations
  • Add cancellation management features

MatchScheduler

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ballbutton

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MatchScheduler

Subscriptions2
  • MatchScheduler Plus Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • MatchScheduler Plus Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Ballbutton free?
Ballbutton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MatchScheduler free?
MatchScheduler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ballbutton or MatchScheduler?
MatchScheduler is rated higher. Ballbutton averages 4.6 out of 5 from 606 ratings, while MatchScheduler averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ballbutton or MatchScheduler have ads?
Neither Ballbutton nor MatchScheduler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballbutton or MatchScheduler?
Ballbutton ships an update every 6 weeks, and MatchScheduler every 6 days. Most recently, Ballbutton was updated on October 29, 2026 and MatchScheduler on October 28, 2026.

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