Columbus Crew vs PaddleTaps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Columbus Crew
Stay connected with your favorite MLS club. Manage tickets, access live match coverage, watch video highlights, and get exclusive news. Your official source for all team updates and information.
- Ticket management
- Live radio coverage
- Live Match Center stats
- Video highlights
- Exclusive news
- Fixtures and tables
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Download the official app of The Crew to manage tickets, watch highlights, view live stats, and tune into matchday coverage of the first club in Major League Soccer. Free to download, The Crew’s app is your official source for all things Black & Gold. - Buy, transfer, and manage tickets straight from the app - Live radio coverage of every Crew match straight from your phone or tablet - Live Match Center coverage with team and individual statistical updates - Up-to-the-minute video highlights - Exclusive news stories and features - Updated fixtures and tables from around MLS
PaddleTaps
This app is your ultimate pickleball companion, offering seamless court reservations, league and tournament updates, and skill development resources. Connect with other players and enhance your game with personalized training plans and real-time court availability.
- Court reservations with real-time availability
- League and tournament information and registration
- Skill development resources and personalized training
- Court waitlist notifications
- Track progress and performance metrics
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PaddleTaps: Your Pickleball Hub Introduction The PaddleTaps mobile app is designed to be the ultimate companion for pickleball enthusiasts, transforming the way players connect, play, and grow their game. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual pickler, PaddleTaps offers a comprehensive platform to enhance your pickleball experience. Core Features Court Reservations: Seamlessly book your preferred court time with just a few taps. The app provides real-time availability, allowing you to plan your game ahead of time. Users can choose from various court types (indoor, outdoor, covered), specify court preferences (lighting, surface), and select their desired play time. Push notifications can be enabled for booking reminders and last-minute cancellations. Pickleball Leagues and Tournaments: Stay updated on the latest leagues and tournaments happening at PaddleTaps and nearby locations. The app provides details about tournament formats, prize structures, and registration information. Users can create teams, view standings, and track their progress throughout the competition. Skill Development: Access a wealth of resources to improve your pickleball game. The app features instructional videos, drills, and tips from professional players. Users can track their progress, set goals, and monitor their performance metrics. Personalized training plans can be generated based on individual skill levels and playing objectives. Court Availability and Waitlist: Check real-time court availability and join a waitlist if your desired court is occupied. The app will notify you when a court becomes available, saving you time and effort.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PaddleTaps at 5.0 against Columbus Crew's 2.9. PaddleTaps also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). Columbus Crew's advantage is ratings volume (148 vs 3). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PaddleTaps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Columbus Crew has 148 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Columbus Crew | PaddleTaps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (148 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 148 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Columbus Crew SC | CourtReserve |
Customer experience
Columbus Crew
PaddleTaps
Bugs and requests
Columbus Crew
Reported bugs
13 issues- Unable to download tickets to Apple Wallet
- Ticketmaster integration issues
- Repeatedly have to reconnect Ticketmaster
- Denied shared tickets
- Inability to log in to Ticketmaster
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- Unreliable for ticket management
- App is not functional
- Forces workarounds for ticket access
- Schedule displays incorrect team rankings/records
- App icon messed up after update
- App stopped working after name change
- Cannot add tickets to wallet
- Unexpected error when logging into Ticketmaster
Requested features
7 requests- Add tickets to Apple Wallet
- Improve Ticketmaster integration
- Allow ticket management as STM
- Fix schedule display bugs
- Bring back the old logo
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- Revert name change
- Listen to fan feedback on branding
PaddleTaps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Columbus Crew
No in-app purchases
PaddleTaps
No in-app purchases
Questions
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