# Padel Mates vs VYLTIC

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Padel Mates | VYLTIC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (447 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padel-mates/id1531797995/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vyltic/id6746169360/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **447** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 19.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Padel Mates International AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531798387) | [VYLTIC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815557822) |

## What reviewers say

### Padel Mates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padel-mates/id1531797995)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Test Pro Subscription | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Bi-Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate and user-friendly interface
- ⭐ Excellent customer service and support
- 🎯 Convenient bookmarking feature for favorite clubs
- ✨ Responsive to user feedback and bug fixes
- 🏆 Significant improvement over previous versions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ❌ Poor UI/UX design and navigation
- 🔄 Constant required app updates
- 📵 Notification spam and overload
- ⚠️ Unreliable filtering and search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### VYLTIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vyltic/id6746169360)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vyltic Premium - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Vyltic Premium - 6 Months | $39.99 | per 6 months |


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