# Salotto vs PlayTime Scheduler

The clearest difference is rating: PlayTime Scheduler at 4.5 against Salotto's 4.1. PlayTime Scheduler also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 67%) and ratings volume (254 vs 39). Salotto's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Salotto sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and PlayTime Scheduler sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlayTime Scheduler holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayTime Scheduler has 254 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Salotto's written reviews are positive against 86% of PlayTime Scheduler's.

Salotto ships an update every 3 weeks, PlayTime Scheduler every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Salotto | PlayTime Scheduler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salotto/id1475557928/reviews) | **[4.5 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playtime-scheduler/id6504500852/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **254** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 128 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salotto LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475557927) | [PlayTime Scheduler LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752579334) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### PlayTime Scheduler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playtime-scheduler/id6504500852)

Organize pickleball games and connect with local players. Easily find or create sessions, communicate with others, and discover new courts. Offers a free tier with optional premium features for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Accurate play calendars, Easy session sign-up, Custom notifications, Player communication tools, Community features, Court maps and directories

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User | $29.99 | per year |
| Power User | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium to Power Upgrade | $10.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and organize pickleball games
- 🚀 Efficient scheduling and communication features
- 💡 Useful for both casual and competitive players
- 🌍 Works well across multiple locations and clubs
- 🗓️ Allows scheduling up to 90 days in advance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or glitches reported
- 💡 Requests for more advanced features like round-robin and ladder leagues

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezing issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Round robin and ladder league functionality
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- Expanded communication options (e.g., video chat)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Salotto free?

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

### Is PlayTime Scheduler free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Salotto or PlayTime Scheduler?

PlayTime Scheduler is rated higher. Salotto averages 4.1 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while PlayTime Scheduler averages 4.5 from 254 ratings.

### Do Salotto or PlayTime Scheduler have ads?

Neither Salotto nor PlayTime Scheduler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Salotto or PlayTime Scheduler?

Salotto ships an update every 3 weeks, and PlayTime Scheduler every 5 weeks. Most recently, Salotto was updated on October 24, 2026 and PlayTime Scheduler on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*