Comparison

Padel Mates vs Player Bash

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

Player Bash

Features
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PlayerBash is the smart and simple way to book sports courts, organize games, and stay connected with your sports community. Whether you play football, cricket, badminton, tennis, basketball, or futsal, PlayerBash helps you find venues, schedule matches, invite teammates, and manage everything in one place. Book Courts Instantly Check availability, reserve time slots, and confirm your booking within seconds. Pay securely through Stripe with full or split payments. Create and Join Games Set up public or private matches, invite friends, manage participants, and track results. Discover new games nearby and grow your sports network. Real-Time Messaging Chat with teammates or groups using fast, built-in messaging. Share updates, coordinate matches, and stay organized. Player Profiles and Ratings Build a detailed sports profile with skill levels, performance stats, and ELO-style rankings for balanced competition. Credits and Memberships Top up credits, buy packages, redeem offers, and manage your memberships directly from the app. For Sports Centers Manage courts, pricing, availability, bookings, and memberships through a dedicated dashboard designed for efficiency. Secure and Reliable All payments use trusted, industry-standard encryption through Stripe. Your data stays protected with strict security practices. Book, play and win — all from one app. PlayerBash brings speed, convenience, and community into your sports life.

Screenshots

Padel Mates4 screens
Player Bash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Player Bash at none against Padel Mates's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Player Bash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Padel Mates versus Player Bash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPadel MatesPlayer Bash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (447 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings447 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB71 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPadel Mates International ABPlayer Bash

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

Player Bash

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
None

Player Bash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Padel Mates free?
Padel Mates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Player Bash free?
Player Bash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Padel Mates or Player Bash have ads?
Neither Padel Mates nor Player Bash shows ads.

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