Comparison

ESS Members vs PlayTime Scheduler

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

Head to head
About

ESS Members

Features
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Private Application for Members of clubs using Electronic Scoring Systems

About

PlayTime Scheduler

Organize pickleball games, find local players, and discover courts with ease. Connect with a community for game scheduling, communication, and court information. Offers free and premium access levels for enhanced features.

Highlights
  • Organize pickleball games
  • Connect with local players
  • Discover court locations
  • Customizable notifications
  • In-app player communication
  • Cross-device compatibility
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Ready to play more pickleball? PlayTime Scheduler makes it easier than ever to organize games, connect with more players, and hit the courts with a plan! Some key features of our platform include: • Accurate Play Calendars: View real sessions posted by local players—no outdated or auto-generated listings. • Easy Sign-Up: Join sessions that match your format and skill level with just one tap—no group codes required. • Custom Notifications: Get instant alerts for new games, session changes, player messages, and more. • Player Communication: Stay connected with session notes, private and group chats. • Community Features: Post and browse local questions, photos, videos, announcements, surveys, and self-serve ads. • Court Maps & Directories: Discover new court locations, vetted and maintained by local admins. • Cross-Device Compatibility: Seamlessly switch between your desktop, smartphone, and tablet. Registration is fast, free, and easy. Log in to your home region and explore a weekly calendar with pickleball sessions posted by other local players. Sessions are labeled by time, location, skill level, gender, and format. If you would like to join one, just tap the "Add My Name" button. You can also add notes that other players can read and respond to, and exchange group or private messages. Can’t find a session that works for you? Post your own in just seconds and connect with players instantly! Just tap the "Add Session" button and fill in the form. Matching players in your region will be notified and have the opportunity to sign up. You'll get a notification when your session reaches the minimum number of players, so you know it's "game on!" Choose from three levels of access: Free, Premium, and Power User. Premium unlocks a popup ad-free app experience and calendar customization features, while Power User adds a rich suite of advanced scheduling features. This mobile app improves on the web experience with the following new features: • Face ID/Touch ID login • Instant push notifications • Larger fonts and buttons for easier navigation • Pop-up ad-free experience (Premium/Power Users only) • Registration and play reminders (Power Users only) PlayTime Scheduler - Where Pickleball Lives! Join the community today and take your pickleball experience to the next level! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://www.playtimescheduler.com/privacy.php

Screenshots

ESS Members4 screens
PlayTime Scheduler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ESS Members at none against PlayTime Scheduler's 3. ESS Members also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence and ads 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. PlayTime Scheduler sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. ESS Members asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ESS Members ships an update fortnightly, PlayTime Scheduler every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ESS Members versus PlayTime Scheduler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESS MembersPlayTime Scheduler
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (258 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—258 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB68 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMARK GREENBERGPlayTime Scheduler LLC

Bugs and requests

ESS Members

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PlayTime Scheduler

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezing issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Round robin and ladder league functionality
  • Integration with fitness tracking apps
  • Expanded communication options (e.g., video chat)

In-app purchases

None

ESS Members

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PlayTime Scheduler

Subscriptions2
  • Premium User$29.991 Year
  • Power User$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium to Power Upgrade$10.00

Questions

Is ESS Members free?
ESS Members is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlayTime Scheduler free?
PlayTime Scheduler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ESS Members or PlayTime Scheduler have ads?
Neither ESS Members nor PlayTime Scheduler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESS Members or PlayTime Scheduler?
ESS Members ships an update fortnightly, and PlayTime Scheduler every 3 weeks. Most recently, ESS Members was updated on November 3, 2026 and PlayTime Scheduler on November 8, 2026.

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