# Round Robin vs Round Robin Assistant

The clearest difference is rating: Round Robin Assistant at 4.3 against Round Robin's 2.7. Round Robin Assistant also leads on ratings volume (266 vs 3) and review sentiment (47% vs 29%). Round Robin's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Round Robin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Round Robin Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Round Robin Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Round Robin Assistant has 266 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Round Robin's written reviews are positive against 47% of Round Robin Assistant's.

Round Robin ships an update every 3 weeks, Round Robin Assistant fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Round Robin | Round Robin Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-robin-tennis/id1552676436/reviews) | **[4.3 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-robin-assistant/id1594832801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **266** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **47.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tenna Churiki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501272326) | [Perkodar AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517197776) |

## What reviewers say

### Round Robin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-robin-tennis/id1552676436)

Easily generate fair doubles matches for your tennis players or team. Register players, set match rules, and create new pairings with options for gender and skill level balancing. Players can join, leave, or be re-assigned as needed.

**Highlights:** Generate doubles matches, Register player names, gender, and level, Player join/un-join functionality, Customizable court and rule settings, Re-assign players to different matches, Supports up to 20 players for free

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add players more than 21 | $3.99 | one-time |


### Round Robin Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-robin-assistant/id1594832801)

This app automates the creation of Round Robin tournaments for pickleball, handling player distribution, court assignments, and match generation. It supports various formats, from singles to complex doubles and team play, ensuring fair and balanced matches for casual and organized events.

**Highlights:** Automatic round generation, Multiple tournament formats, Intelligent court assignment, Player list management, Support for casual and club events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Premium forever | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate and use
- 👍 Great for managing pickleball groups
- 👍 Makes setting up and managing events easy
- 👍 Developer responsive to feedback
- 👍 Good for round robin tournaments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Free version limited to one court
- 👎 Can't delete players
- 👎 Byes not handled evenly
- 👎 Random doubles partner selection not useful
- 👎 Odd numbers don't award points for sitting out

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't know what mixed is
- Unable to drag to move players
- Front screen shows new tournament at the bottom
- Odd numbers don't award points for sitting out
- App continuously shuts down when adjusting no-shows

**Requested features**

- Sort by time: Newest to Latest
- Save player groups
- Duplicate and edit drafts
- Refresh matches to re-pair
- Choose score number view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Round Robin free?

Round Robin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Round Robin Assistant free?

Round Robin Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Round Robin or Round Robin Assistant?

Round Robin Assistant is rated higher. Round Robin averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Round Robin Assistant averages 4.3 from 266 ratings.

### Do Round Robin or Round Robin Assistant have ads?

Neither Round Robin nor Round Robin Assistant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Round Robin or Round Robin Assistant?

Round Robin ships an update every 3 weeks, and Round Robin Assistant fortnightly. Most recently, Round Robin was updated on November 3, 2026 and Round Robin Assistant on November 3, 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.*