Comparison

DUPR vs PickleCheck

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

Head to head
About

DUPR

This app provides an innovative algorithm to accurately rate pickleball players and track match history. Find nearby players, log your games, and see your rating update in real-time after verification. Offers exclusive features and an ad-free experience through subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Innovative rating algorithm
  • Log and verify match scores
  • Immediate rating updates
  • Browse user profiles
  • Find nearby players
  • Ad-free subscription option
Features
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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

PickleCheck

Discover nearby pickleball courts and see real-time player activity. Check in when you arrive to let others know a game is starting. Plan your visits and find out how busy courts are before you go.

Highlights
  • Find and search pickleball courts
  • View current checked-in player counts
  • See which players are currently playing
  • Check in when physically near a court
  • View community-reported crowd estimates
  • Save favorite courts
  • Submit missing court locations
Features
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PickleCheck helps you know what’s happening at your local pickleball courts before you make the trip. Explore nearby courts, view current player activity, and see which PickleCheck players are checked in. When you arrive at a court, check in to let other players know that a game may be getting started. FEATURES • Find and search pickleball courts • View current checked-in player counts • See which PickleCheck players are currently playing • Check in when you are physically near a court • Extend or end your active check-in • View community-reported crowd estimates • Choose a Home Court and save favorite courts • Submit missing pickleball locations for review • Confirm a court’s map location before submission • Control whether your real name and DUPR rating are visible • Automatically check out when your playing session expires PickleCheck uses location only when needed for location-based features, including nearby court discovery, check-in verification, and crowd reporting. PickleCheck does not continuously track your location in the background. Whether you are looking for an active game or checking how busy your Home Court is, PickleCheck helps you know before you go.

Screenshots

DUPR4 screens
PickleCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PickleCheck at 5.0 against DUPR's 4.0. PickleCheck also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). DUPR's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 2) and chart position (#19 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PickleCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PickleCheck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DUPR has 4.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DUPR ships an update weekly, PickleCheck every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
DUPR versus PickleCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDUPRPickleCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB39 MB
Age rating+129+
DeveloperDUPR LLCSHERWIN Ramil

Customer experience

DUPR

All ratings4,049 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews531 reviews
Positive8.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative85.9%

PickleCheck

All ratings2 ratings
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

PickleCheck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

DUPR

Subscriptions9
  • DUPR+$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+$19.991 Year
  • DUPR+7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • DUPR+7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • DUPR+$29.991 Year
None

PickleCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DUPR free?
DUPR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PickleCheck free?
PickleCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DUPR or PickleCheck?
PickleCheck is rated higher. DUPR averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while PickleCheck averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DUPR or PickleCheck have ads?
DUPR shows ads; PickleCheck does not.
Which is updated more often, DUPR or PickleCheck?
DUPR ships an update weekly, and PickleCheck every 3 days. Most recently, DUPR was updated on November 7, 2026 and PickleCheck on October 31, 2026.

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