# DUPR vs Pickleball Pal

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 (#48 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | DUPR | Pickleball Pal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/pickleball-pal/id6757448568/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DUPR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567932357) | [William Haggard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867033444) |

## What reviewers say

### DUPR

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

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Sports, #191 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


### Pickleball Pal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleball-pal/id6757448568)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pickleball Pal Pro (Best Value) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*