Comparison

Padel Mates vs VYLTIC

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

Head to head
About

Padel Mates

This app connects racket sports enthusiasts to find players, book courts, and organize games. Discover nearby facilities, join community groups, and receive smart match suggestions. Enhance your skills with performance feedback and enjoy seamless cost sharing with friends.

Highlights
  • Book courts and activities
  • Find nearby sports facilities
  • Connect with players
  • Organize games and tournaments
  • Smart match suggestions
  • Cost sharing
  • Performance feedback
Features
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PADEL MATES - The Ultimate Multi-Sport App for Racket Players! Download the app now and join the largest community of players in padel, pickleball, tennis, badminton, squash, and more! Discover players, matches, facilities, and easily book activities near you with PADEL MATES. KEY FEATURES: - Seamless Booking: Instantly book and pay for activities and courts within the app. - Discover Nearby Facilities: Explore a dynamic map to find nearby sports centers and facilities. - Community Groups: Create and manage community groups specifically for games and tournaments. - Game Finder: Easily locate games, tournaments, and training sessions at your preferred sports centers. - Smart Match Suggestions: Connect with players and receive personalized match suggestions based on your skill level and preferred center. - Organize with Ease: Effortlessly create and manage your own games and tournaments. - Trainer and Court Reservations: Reserve trainers or courts equipped with ball machines directly through the app. - Stay Connected: Chat with fellow padel mates and stay connected within the app. - Cost Sharing Made Simple: Effortlessly split costs with friends for a hassle-free experience. - Performance Feedback: Receive valuable feedback on your game performance to improve your skills. - Secure Payments: Choose from multiple secure payment methods supported within the app. HOW TO USE: 1. Register or log in to the app 2. Set your game level and favorite sport facilities 3. Discover new mates and book exciting activities! ABOUT PADEL MATES: Join the largest racket player community with PADEL MATES, the go-to app for seamless connections. Find like-minded players, enhance your skills, and enjoy an unmatched sporting experience. Spread the word to your club manager for easy booking through PADEL MATES! PADEL MATES subscription PRO Version. PADEL MATES plans: Monthly: $6 6 Month: $29 Annual: $49 Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of use: https://padelmates.se/en/privacy-policy-1 Privacy policy: https://padelmates.se/en/privacy-policy-1

About

VYLTIC

Connect with the padel community, find and book courts, and join matches or tournaments. Buy and sell gear in a dedicated marketplace. Track your games and grow your network.

Highlights
  • Find and book padel courts
  • Join matches and tournaments
  • Connect with players
  • Track game statistics
  • Padel gear marketplace
  • Create player profiles
Features
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Your Padel Community, Play, Connect, Compete. Find and book padel courts at top local clubs, join matches and tournaments, and meet players who match your skill level. Whether you’re playing casually or aiming for the top, this app makes it easy to stay active and connected. Create your profile, track your games, and grow your network by adding friends. You can also explore a dedicated marketplace to buy and sell new or used padel gear nearby, all from one platform. Terms of Use (EULA): https://vyltic.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://vyltic.com/privacy

Screenshots

Padel Mates4 screens
VYLTIC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: VYLTIC at free against Padel Mates's subscription. VYLTIC also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Padel Mates's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (447 vs 6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Padel Mates sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and VYLTIC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Padel Mates holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Padel Mates has 447 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Padel Mates ships an update every 10 days, VYLTIC weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Padel Mates versus VYLTIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPadel MatesVYLTIC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (447 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews19.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings447 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB156 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPadel Mates International ABVYLTIC

Customer experience

Padel Mates

All ratings447 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive19.8%
Neutral9.9%
Negative70.4%

VYLTIC

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Padel Mates

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Login submission freezes with spinning loading wheel
  • App crashes on startup or when opening
  • Blank white screen appearing randomly
  • Chat feature loses messages with poor internet connection
  • Chat display shows black screen
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  • Profile page causes app to close completely
  • Notifications not working properly despite settings
  • Block feature not functioning
  • Calendar reminder option not working
  • Level filters showing inaccurate results
  • My Bookings section displaying available matches instead of user bookings
  • Cannot accept players to join open games
  • Booking cancellation glitches
  • Search feature not showing any matches
  • Contact list deleted after updates
  • Rating system not updating from league scores
  • Cannot book open courts when games exist on separate courts
  • Payment process security concerns
  • Account creation and sign-up errors
  • App incompatibility with certain regions after updates

Requested features

13 requests
  • Waitlist notification system to offer spots to waiting players
  • Dedicated waiting list management section
  • Improved search filters for session types (e.g., leveling sessions)
  • Better notification settings with granular control
  • Accurate level-based filtering system
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  • Ability to select individual days and times
  • Social features to see friends' activity and community engagement
  • Optional app updates instead of mandatory ones
  • Improved chat functionality with offline message support
  • Account deletion option within the app
  • Fix 'My Bookings' to show actual bookings instead of available matches
  • Simplified booking process with fewer required steps
  • Better integration of league scores with rating system

VYLTIC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Padel Mates

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Test Pro Subscription$7.996 Months
  • Bi-Yearly Subscription$29.996 Months
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  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
2 purchases

VYLTIC

Subscriptions2
  • Vyltic Premium - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Vyltic Premium - 6 Months$39.996 Months

Questions

Is Padel Mates free?
Padel Mates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VYLTIC free?
VYLTIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Padel Mates or VYLTIC?
Padel Mates is rated higher. Padel Mates averages 4.7 out of 5 from 447 ratings, while VYLTIC averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Padel Mates or VYLTIC have ads?
Neither Padel Mates nor VYLTIC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Padel Mates or VYLTIC?
Padel Mates ships an update every 10 days, and VYLTIC weekly. Most recently, Padel Mates was updated on November 3, 2026 and VYLTIC on October 30, 2026.

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