Comparison

DUPR vs PickLM

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

PickLM

This app streamlines pickleball event management for organizers and players. It handles draws, scoring, and standings for leagues, tournaments, and casual play. Players can find games, connect with others, and track their ratings.

Highlights
  • Automated tournament and league draws
  • Live scoring and standings updates
  • Integrated DUPR and PickLM ratings
  • Find and join local pickleball games
  • Partner matching and rotation
  • Court scheduling and venue finder
  • In-app payment processing
Features
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PickLM is the all-in-one pickleball app for club owners, league organizers, tournament directors, and players. Run leagues, tournaments and open play — and let the app handle the draws, the scoring and the standings. FOR ORGANIZERS • 32-team championships: pool play into a Round of 16, quarters, semis and the final — rounds advance themselves as scores land • Flight System Ladder with automatic promotion and relegation, or classic Round Robin • Pools seeded on rating and spread evenly, with a nudge when ratings change so you can re-seed before play • Automated court assignment, partner rotation and live standings — no spreadsheets • Substitution desk: handle drop-outs and drop-ins mid-event without breaking the draw • Role-based access — co-hosts, scorekeepers and event managers • Bulk import your roster from Excel or CSV • Reschedule anytime; every enrolled player is notified instantly • Waivers collected and tracked before enrolment TOURNAMENTS • Single elimination, double elimination and round robin pool play • Auto bracket generation with seeding and cross-pool advancement • Smart court scheduling — staggered pool blocks maximise court usage • A live bracket that updates the moment a score is entered • "Open to Anyone" enrolment auto-pairs partners by skill level • Awards when it finishes: champion, runner-up, most dominant, iron wall, hot streak • Podium and full standings, ready to share OPEN PLAY & POT PLAY • Spin up casual play in minutes from your phone • Rotating partner, fixed partner, King of the Court and mixers • Optional Pot Play money pool — collect buy-ins, distribute winnings in-app • Copy from Previous: reuse a past event's settings instantly • Per-session scoring with full match history FIND YOUR NEXT GAME • A feed that sorts by what matters: trending, filling fast, near you, at your level • Browse by day or by calendar month • See who you already know is going • Region-aware — events where you actually play RATINGS — DUPR + PICKLM RATING • Native DUPR integration: connect once, scores submit automatically • DUPR rating gates on enrolment so play stays competitive • PickLM Rating when DUPR isn't connected — every player still gets a number • Singles, doubles and mixed tracked separately, with rating history FOR PLAYERS • Join leagues, tournaments and open play near you • Get matched with a partner if you're on your own • Enter and verify scores from your phone — both teams confirm • Games tab: what's next, which court, and every result • Chat with teammates, organizers and club members • Push notifications for schedule changes, match starts and reschedules VENUES & COURTS • Find venues nearby, with address, surface, courts and hours • Court scheduling with conflict detection PAYMENTS • Secure payment for paid events • Split payment for doubles — each partner pays their half • Payment tracking, paid status and refunds in-app BUILT FOR THE COURT • iPhone, iPad and web — same data, instant sync • Dark mode that won't blind you between matches • A live feed of recent results and champions Free to download. Free for players. Paid events use entry fee processing. Download PickLM and run your first event today.

Screenshots

DUPR4 screens
PickLM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PickLM at 100% against DUPR's 9%. PickLM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 19). DUPR's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 8) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). On price 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. PickLM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PickLM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DUPR has 4K ratings behind it against 8, 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 PickLM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DUPR ships an update weekly, PickLM every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
DUPR versus PickLM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDUPRPickLM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (4K ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4K — better8
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#34 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB64 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDUPR LLCPicklm Technologies Private Limited

Customer experience

DUPR

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

PickLM

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 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

PickLM

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
None

PickLM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DUPR free?
DUPR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PickLM free?
PickLM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DUPR or PickLM?
PickLM is rated higher. DUPR averages 4.1 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while PickLM averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do DUPR or PickLM have ads?
DUPR shows ads; PickLM does not.
Which is updated more often, DUPR or PickLM?
DUPR ships an update weekly, and PickLM every 3 days. Most recently, DUPR was updated on October 30, 2026 and PickLM on October 31, 2026.

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