PADL vs Duval Volley
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PADL
Rent paddle boards conveniently through an automated system. Locate the nearest rental station and unlock a board to start your ride anytime. Enjoy effortless outdoor recreation.
- Automated paddle sport rentals
- Find nearest rental stations
- Unlock and ride paddle boards
- Paddleshare app
- On-demand rentals
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Welcome to PADL automated paddle sport rentals. Unlock and ride paddle boards anytime with PADL, the leading paddleshare app! Use our app to find the nearest station near you and ride.
Duval Volley
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Welcome to the official app for Duval Volleyball Association (DVA) and Duval Volleyball League (DVL)! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the sport, this app makes it easy to get in the game. Key Features: Join DVA events and tournaments Create a team, join an existing team, or sign up as a free agent Access all DVL league info and updates Chat with teammates and other players Manage your schedule and team from one place Get connected and get playing—Duval Volleyball starts here!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Duval Volley at none against PADL's shown. Duval Volley also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PADL | Duval Volley |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (99 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 99 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PADL Holdings LLC | Chase Goodband |
Bugs and requests
PADL
Reported bugs
15 issues- App fails to load or shows splash screen indefinitely
- Account creation errors and sign-up failures
- App crashes during rental completion
- Board unlock system malfunctions
- Board lock system fails to register return
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- Incorrect board availability count displayed
- Rental timer continues after physical return
- Referral code not applied during signup
- Double charging for single rentals
- Automatic recurring charges without consent
- App disconnects from board mid-rental
- Station disappears from map after initiating rental
- Paddle unlock mechanism difficult or impossible
- App doesn't show nearby stations despite being on-site
- Billing system charges for failed unlock attempts
Requested features
14 requests- Apple Pay and digital wallet integration
- Partial hour billing increments (15-30 minute options)
- Ability to rent multiple boards per transaction
- Display pricing before requiring account creation
- Automatic session end when board is physically returned
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- Direct phone support instead of email-only
- Clearer in-app instructions for first-time users
- Referral code functionality that actually works
- Life jacket inclusion information
- One-month membership option (not just annual)
- Membership renewal notifications and invoice history
- Replace unstable kayaks with Ocean Kayak Malibu models
- Gift rental options for friends
- Daily rental rates as alternative to membership
Duval Volley
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PADL
No in-app purchases
Duval Volley
No in-app purchases
