# Padel Mates vs PATL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PATL at none against Padel Mates's 4. PATL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Padel Mates's advantage is ratings volume (447 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Padel Mates sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PATL asks for nothing beyond the download.

PATL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Padel Mates has 447 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Padel Mates ships an update every 10 days, PATL every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Padel Mates | PATL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (447 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padel-mates/id1531797995/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patl/id6749648461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **447** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 19.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Padel Mates International AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531798387) | [PATL AHKY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831582973) |

## 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


### PATL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patl/id6749648461)

Manage your racquet sports club experience with ease. Book courts, join programs and events, and stay connected with fellow enthusiasts. Access club updates and member perks all in one place.

**Highlights:** Court booking, Program and event registration, Membership management, Club updates, Community connection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Padel Mates free?

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

### Is PATL free?

PATL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Padel Mates or PATL?

PATL is rated higher. Padel Mates averages 4.7 out of 5 from 447 ratings, while PATL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Padel Mates or PATL have ads?

Neither Padel Mates nor PATL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Padel Mates or PATL?

Padel Mates ships an update every 10 days, and PATL every 3 weeks. Most recently, Padel Mates was updated on October 29, 2026 and PATL on October 17, 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.*