PaddleMate vs Instaplayers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PaddleMate
This performance measurement system uses hardware sensors and software to help kayak, canoe, SUP, dragon boat, and rowing athletes track and improve their sport performance. Coaches can monitor athlete development, view live data from the water, and provide real-time feedback.
- Force measurement sensor (POD)
- GPS & data collecting unit (TRACKER)
- Live data from the water
- Training and race data analysis
- Pulling force, symmetry, stroke rate tracking
- Distance per stroke measurement
- Heart rate monitor compatibility
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Performance measurement system specifically developed for kayak, canoe, SUP, dragon boat and rowing sports to objectively measure and improve the sport performance. The system consists hardware devices and software elements. Coaches can have access to their athlete's profile and see how they are developing week to week. Paddlemate can provide LIVE data from the water so coaches can see their athletes performance and give them real-time feedback. POD = Force measurement sensor TRACKER = GPS & data collecting unit Training and race data analysis and tracking: Pulling force Force curves Symmetry Stroke rate Distance per stroke measurement Speed Pace GPS-based distance tracking with all necessary data Compatibility with heart rate monitoring devices Pull and Ride!
Instaplayers
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The Ultimate Sports Event Scheduler From finding local players to organizing matches, athletes everywhere use InstaPlayers to streamline their game day experience. Effortless Game Scheduling Plan and schedule games with ease, setting up match times and inviting participants quickly. Team Management Made Simple Assign teams and manage player availability to ensure smooth coordination on game day. Instant Game Updates Stay informed with real-time notifications for schedule changes, game results, and player updates. Player Analytics Track player performance and stats across games, helping you build stronger teams. Customizable Schedules Create flexible game schedules that adapt to your team’s availability. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://instaplayers.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaddleMate at none against Instaplayers's 2. Instaplayers's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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
Both are free to download. Instaplayers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PaddleMate asks for nothing beyond the download.
PaddleMate ships an update monthly, Instaplayers every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.
| Parameter | PaddleMate | Instaplayers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paddlemate Kft. | ByteInk L.L.C-FZ |
In-app purchases
PaddleMate
No in-app purchases
Instaplayers
- Instaplayers Pro Membership$5.991 Month
- Instaplayers Pro Membership$71.001 Year
