Ballbutton vs Holy Pickle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Booking management
- Payment processing
- Program and lesson scheduling
- Membership management
- Automated payments and billing
- Member social feed
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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
Holy Pickle
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Welcome to the official Holy Pickle app, your all-in-one hub for pickleball in Austin, Texas. Book your pickleball court by the hour, join events, manage your reservations, and stay connected with the Holy Pickle community. Whether you're looking for a casual game with friends, planning your next pickleball session, or ready to meet other players, the Holy Pickle app makes it easy to book and enjoy your time on the court in one convenient place. FEATURES: • Book and manage pickleball court reservations • Reserve courts by the hour • Join pickleball events and activities • Manage your reservations and player profile • Stay up to date with upcoming events and club activities • Connect with the local Austin pickleball community • Enjoy a fast and convenient way to access Holy Pickle Located at 7001 Burnet Rd in Austin, Texas, Holy Pickle is a place to come for the game and stay for the community. Whether you're playing with friends or meeting new players, it's all about getting on the court and having a great time. Download the official Holy Pickle app today, powered by OpenCourt!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ballbutton at 13.0 against Holy Pickle's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ballbutton ships an update every 6 weeks, Holy Pickle every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Ballbutton | Holy Pickle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (516 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 516 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ballbutton, Inc | OpenCourt, Inc. |
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
Holy Pickle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ballbutton
No in-app purchases
Holy Pickle
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ballbutton free?
Is Holy Pickle free?
Do Ballbutton or Holy Pickle have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ballbutton or Holy Pickle?
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