Comparison

PadeLovers vs FishLock

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

Head to head
About

PadeLovers

Features
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PadeLovers is a match maker for padel and tennis doubles, built for groups that want everyone to get a fair amount of play. Choose who is playing and how many courts you have. PadeLovers creates the next match automatically, giving priority to players with fewer matches and mixing up partners and opponents so the same pairings don't keep repeating. No account or sign-up needed, and it works offline. FAIR MATCHES, MADE FOR YOU - Evens out match counts so nobody sits out too long - Rotates partners and opponents based on who has already played together - Fills each free court with the next match, on up to 3 courts ADAPTS TO REAL LIFE - Register up to 10 fixed pairs, and pause or resume them anytime - Late arrivals and early leavers: just switch players in or out - Tap a player's name to swap, substitute, or rename RECORD RESULTS AND CROWN THE WINNERS - Record just the winner, or the games won - Enter results right away or catch up after the session - Final standings with a podium (ties share a rank), saved or shared as a PDF - See each player's match count and play time NUMBER ROTATION - Need a schedule without names? Create a numbered match table for 4 to 16 players in seconds - Your place in the table is saved, so you can pick up where you left off ROSTERS FOR YOUR REGULARS - Keep up to 3 rosters with up to 21 players each Works on iPhone and iPad.

About

FishLock

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FishLock - Identify and measure fish in seconds, completely offline. FishLock identifies 640 species, measures catches to ±0.25", and keeps your photos and catch log private on your phone. Try it free with 5 fish identifications. Like it? Unlock unlimited use with one one-time purchase. No subscription. No account. No cloud. FishLock uses advanced computer vision to identify and measure fish in real time, with no reference object required. Species identification is powered by world-class Fishial.ai technology, developed by the Wye Foundation and adapted to run directly on your device. * Identify 640 of the most commonly fished species in seconds * Measure fish to ±0.25" with no reference object needed * Get 5 fish identifications free * Unlock unlimited use with a one-time purchase * Save photos and catches to your private logbook * Works without cell service, Wi-Fi, or an internet connection * No subscription and no account required * Simple to use and suitable for all ages FishLock is a fully offline, on-device app built for wherever you fish, from backwaters and mountains to offshore waters.Identification, measurement, photos, and catch data stay on your device. Your fishing data never leaves your phone. FishLock - Cloud-Free Fishing Thank you for supporting an independent app developer.

Screenshots

PadeLovers4 screens
FishLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FishLock at every 5 days against PadeLovers's fortnightly. FishLock also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PadeLovers ships an update fortnightly, FishLock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PadeLovers versus FishLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPadeLoversFishLock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB220 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshitaka TanakaMatthew Berlin

In-app purchases

None

PadeLovers

No in-app purchases

None

FishLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PadeLovers free?
PadeLovers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FishLock free?
FishLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PadeLovers or FishLock have ads?
Neither PadeLovers nor FishLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PadeLovers or FishLock?
PadeLovers ships an update fortnightly, and FishLock every 5 days. Most recently, PadeLovers was updated on October 24, 2026 and FishLock on October 16, 2026.

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