# DUPR vs PKL™

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PKL™ at 100% against DUPR's 9%. PKL™ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 18.6). DUPR's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 7) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DUPR sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PKL™ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PKL™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DUPR has 3.9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of DUPR's written reviews are positive against 100% of PKL™'s.

DUPR ships an update weekly, PKL™ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DUPR | PKL™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dupr/id1567932355/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pkl/id6479965045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DUPR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567932357) | [PKL.co LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737696855) |

## What reviewers say

### DUPR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dupr/id1567932355)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Sports, #167 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Track your pickleball matches and improve your official rating. Find nearby players and teammates based on their DUPR scores and match history. Subscriptions unlock exclusive features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Log pickleball matches, Official DUPR rating algorithm, Opponent score verification, View match history, Find nearby players, Browse user profiles and ratings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DUPR+ | $1.99 | per month |
| DUPR+ | $2.99 | per month |
| DUPR+ | $3.99 | per month |
| DUPR+ | $3.99 | per month |
| DUPR+ | $4.99 | per month |
| DUPR+ | $4.99 | per month |
| DUPR+ | $11.99 | per year |
| DUPR+ | $14.99 | per year |
| DUPR+ | $19.99 | per year |
| DUPR+ | $19.99 | per year |
| DUPR+ | $24.99 | per year |
| DUPR+ | $29.99 | per year |
| DUPR+ | $29.99 | per year |
| DUPR+ | $39.99 | per year |
| DUPR+ | $49.99 | per year |
| DUPR Verified Single Event | $7.99 | one-time |
| DUPR Reset March 2026 | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for finding players of similar level
- 👍 Tracks progress well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💸 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🤖 Inaccurate and inconsistent ratings
- 🤯 Poor user experience and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Email verification not working
- Inability to edit or delete matches
- Freezing and crashes when navigating app

**Requested features**

- Ability to add friends and follow other players
- Improved match validation and score tracking
- More transparency around rating algorithm


### PKL™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pkl/id6479965045)

Organize pickleball matches with friends, track your progress on leaderboards, and improve your skills with trend reports and training resources. Connect with the community through profiles and social feeds, earning badges for your achievements.

**Highlights:** Easy match creation with friends, Local, regional, and national leaderboards, Performance trend reports, Achievement badges, Personal profiles and social feed, Training resources and blogs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PKL Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PKL Yearly - Pro Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DUPR free?

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

### Is PKL™ free?

PKL™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DUPR or PKL™?

PKL™ is rated higher. DUPR averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while PKL™ averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do DUPR or PKL™ have ads?

Both DUPR and PKL™ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DUPR or PKL™?

DUPR ships an update weekly, and PKL™ every 2 weeks. Most recently, DUPR was updated on October 15, 2026 and PKL™ on October 7, 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.*