Comparison

DUPR vs Pickleball Pal

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

Head to head
About

DUPR

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
Currently charting
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DUPR uses an innovative rating algorithm engineered to grow the sport of pickleball with a commitment to accuracy, transparency, and adaptability. LOG MATCHES Start increasing your rating today by registering and recording all your matches! Log your recent matches. Once you’re done, your opponent will be prompted to verify scores via email. GET YOUR DUPR Your rating will be updated immediately once your scores are verified by your opponent You may review your match history at any time. FIND PLAYERS NEARBY Browse DUPR user profiles - see the match history, ratings, and approximate location of potential opponents and teammates. Subscription Information DUPR offers in-app subscriptions that provide exclusive features, an ad-free experience, and other benefits. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pickleball Pal

This app simplifies pickleball game management by automatically generating fair rotations for players and courts. It tracks wins, displays upcoming matches, and offers a built-in rules reference for a smooth playing experience.

Highlights
  • Smart doubles rotations
  • Supports 1-10 players
  • Single or dual court management
  • Mixed doubles pairings
  • Live match board
  • Session timer
  • Built-in rules reference
Features
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Pickleball Pal makes it easy to run fair, organized pickleball sessions — whether you’re playing with friends or hosting open play. Stop worrying about who plays next, who’s sitting out, or whether teams are balanced. Pickleball Pal handles the rotation so everyone can focus on playing. Key Features • Smart Rotations Automatically generate fair doubles rotations so players team up with and play against everyone over time. • Supports 1–10 Players Perfect for small groups or busy courts. Extra players rotate fairly on and off the court. • One or Two Courts Choose how many courts you’re running and let the app manage the rest. • Mixed Doubles Support Optionally enforce M/F vs M/F team pairings when possible. • Live Match Board Tap to record wins, view upcoming matches, and keep the session moving. • Undo & Edit Results Fix mistakes instantly — no stress if someone taps the wrong team. • Session Timer Automatically tracks how long your session runs from start to finish. • Leaderboards View player and team win rates for the current session and all-time. • One-Screen Mode A clean, large display perfect for setting your phone on the bench for everyone to see. • Share Session Results Export a summary of the session to share who came out on top. • Built-In Rules Reference Quick access to common pickleball rules like serving, the kitchen, and double bounce. Designed for Real Pickleball Pickleball Pal is built for real courts, real players, and real sessions — not simulations or complicated scoring systems. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Just open the app, enter player names, and play.

Screenshots

DUPR4 screens
Pickleball Pal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pickleball Pal at 100% against DUPR's 9%. Pickleball Pal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). DUPR's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 3) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. DUPR sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pickleball Pal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pickleball Pal 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. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of DUPR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pickleball Pal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DUPR ships an update weekly, Pickleball Pal daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
DUPR versus Pickleball Pal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDUPRPickleball Pal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (3.9K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better3
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#46 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDUPR LLCWilliam Haggard

Customer experience

DUPR

All ratings3,929 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews516 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative85.5%

Pickleball Pal

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

DUPR

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Pickleball Pal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

DUPR

Subscriptions15
  • DUPR+2 variants$1.991 Month
  • DUPR+$2.991 Month
  • DUPR+3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • DUPR+$3.991 Month
  • DUPR+7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • DUPR+$4.991 Month
  • DUPR+$11.991 Year
  • DUPR+$14.991 Year
  • DUPR+$19.991 Year
  • DUPR+7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • DUPR+$24.991 Year
  • DUPR+7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • DUPR+$29.991 Year
  • DUPR+7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • DUPR+7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • DUPR Verified Single Event$7.99
  • DUPR Reset March 2026$34.99
2 purchases

Pickleball Pal

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pickleball Pal Pro (Best Value)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is DUPR free?
DUPR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pickleball Pal free?
Pickleball Pal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DUPR or Pickleball Pal?
Pickleball Pal is rated higher. DUPR averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Pickleball Pal averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do DUPR or Pickleball Pal have ads?
DUPR shows ads; Pickleball Pal does not.
Which is updated more often, DUPR or Pickleball Pal?
DUPR ships an update weekly, and Pickleball Pal daily. Most recently, DUPR was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pickleball Pal on October 22, 2026.

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