# DUPR vs PKL World

The clearest difference is rating: PKL World at 5.0 against DUPR's 4.1. PKL World also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). DUPR's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 3) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DUPR sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PKL World asks for nothing beyond the download.

PKL World 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DUPR | PKL World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dupr/id1567932355/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pkl-world/id6751123323/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DUPR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567932357) | [Blue Matrix LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833521714) |

## What reviewers say

### DUPR

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

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Grossing · Sports, #206 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 World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pkl-world/id6751123323)

This platform connects the global pickleball community. Find matches, track your skill level, earn rewards, and discover clubs, leagues, and tournaments. It also offers tools for clubs to manage memberships and events.

**Highlights:** Find matched pickleball games, Track skill level with PKL Score™, Earn PKL Coins, Discover clubs, leagues, tournaments, Connect with players and chat, Club management tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DUPR free?

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

### Is PKL World free?

PKL World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

PKL World is rated higher. DUPR averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while PKL World averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do DUPR or PKL World have ads?

DUPR shows ads; PKL World does not.

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

DUPR ships an update weekly, and PKL World weekly. Most recently, DUPR was updated on October 22, 2026 and PKL World on October 8, 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.*