# DUPR vs PlayTime Scheduler

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlayTime Scheduler at 86% against DUPR's 9%. PlayTime Scheduler also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). DUPR's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 243). On price, 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 PlayTime Scheduler sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlayTime Scheduler holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DUPR has 3.8K ratings behind it against 243, 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 86% of PlayTime Scheduler's.

DUPR ships an update every 6 days, PlayTime Scheduler every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DUPR | PlayTime Scheduler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dupr/id1567932355/reviews) | **[4.5 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playtime-scheduler/id6504500852/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 243 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DUPR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567932357) | [PlayTime Scheduler LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752579334) |

## What reviewers say

### DUPR

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

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Grossing · Sports, #158 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


### PlayTime Scheduler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playtime-scheduler/id6504500852)

Organize pickleball games and connect with local players. Easily find or create sessions, communicate with others, and discover new courts. Offers a free tier with optional premium features for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Accurate play calendars, Easy session sign-up, Custom notifications, Player communication tools, Community features, Court maps and directories

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User | $29.99 | per year |
| Power User | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium to Power Upgrade | $10.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and organize pickleball games
- 🚀 Efficient scheduling and communication features
- 💡 Useful for both casual and competitive players
- 🌍 Works well across multiple locations and clubs
- 🗓️ Allows scheduling up to 90 days in advance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or glitches reported
- 💡 Requests for more advanced features like round-robin and ladder leagues

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezing issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DUPR free?

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

### Is PlayTime Scheduler free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DUPR or PlayTime Scheduler?

PlayTime Scheduler is rated higher. DUPR averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while PlayTime Scheduler averages 4.5 from 243 ratings.

### Do DUPR or PlayTime Scheduler have ads?

DUPR shows ads; PlayTime Scheduler does not.

### Which is updated more often, DUPR or PlayTime Scheduler?

DUPR ships an update every 6 days, and PlayTime Scheduler every 2 months. Most recently, DUPR was updated on September 22, 2026 and PlayTime Scheduler on September 20, 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.*