# DUPR vs THE PIT by PADDLEPIT

The clearest difference is rating: THE PIT by PADDLEPIT at 5.0 against DUPR's 4.1. THE PIT by PADDLEPIT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). DUPR's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

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

THE PIT by PADDLEPIT 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DUPR ships an update weekly, THE PIT by PADDLEPIT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DUPR | THE PIT by PADDLEPIT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dupr/id1567932355/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pit-by-paddlepit/id6759467214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DUPR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567932357) | [PADDLEPIT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878744915) |

## What reviewers say

### DUPR

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

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Sports, #143 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


### THE PIT by PADDLEPIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pit-by-paddlepit/id6759467214)

Connect with other pickleball players, find local courts, organize games and events, and track your progress in season-long competitions. This app helps you find your place in the pickleball community.

**Highlights:** Find local pickleball players, Discover pickleball courts on a map, Organize private and public events, Track game results and player stats, Compete in season-long rankings, Join or create pickleball groups

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DUPR free?

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

### Is THE PIT by PADDLEPIT free?

THE PIT by PADDLEPIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DUPR or THE PIT by PADDLEPIT?

THE PIT by PADDLEPIT is rated higher. DUPR averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while THE PIT by PADDLEPIT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DUPR or THE PIT by PADDLEPIT have ads?

DUPR shows ads; THE PIT by PADDLEPIT does not.

### Which is updated more often, DUPR or THE PIT by PADDLEPIT?

DUPR ships an update weekly, and THE PIT by PADDLEPIT every 6 weeks. Most recently, DUPR was updated on October 27, 2026 and THE PIT by PADDLEPIT on October 15, 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.*