Comparison

Pickleball Referee Timer vs Stackd Pickleball

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

Head to head
About

Pickleball Referee Timer

This watchOS app provides quick countdown timers for common pickleball referee intervals. It offers alerts for remaining time and haptic feedback upon completion, allowing referees to focus on the game without manual resets. Customizable time intervals cater to different tournament rules.

Highlights
  • Customizable countdown timers
  • Pre-set time intervals
  • 15-second and 1-minute alerts
  • Haptic and audible completion alerts
  • No manual reset required
  • Adjustable time between games
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This watchOS app provides timers for common time intervals required by Pickleball referees. Tap on any of the listed time intervals and it will start a count-down timer for the duration of that event. When the timer reaches zero, a completion alert/haptic will sound. Shortly later, the view will return to the main list. There is no need to stop or reset the timer after the alarm which leaves the referee free to restart the game. The list includes a 15 second warning, 1 minute time-out, 2 minutes between games, 5/6/8 minutes to start a match, 10 minutes for a new match for those who prefer that approach, and 15 minutes for a medical time-out. The 1-minute, 2-minute, and 5/6/8-minute timers also give an alert when 15 seconds remain and will continue the countdown to zero. The 10 minute and 15 minute timers give an alert when 1 minute remains and will continue the countdown to zero. The referee can tap the "Stop" button at any time to indicate an early end of the time interval and return to the list of available intervals. There is no need to reset the timer. The time interval from match called to start of play can be set to 5, 6, or 8 minutes based on the tournament director's preference. Hold your finger on the display (any of the list items) for 3-4 seconds and you get a new window where you can scroll through the choices of 5, 6, or 8 minutes depending on the tournament director's preference -- simply drag your finger up or down in the window which has the time numbers. The press the "Set Time" button to save that value for the duration of the tournament. Only one of 5/6/8 will show in the list of intervals to avoid hitting the wrong item by accident. The timer will remain in the foreground as long as the countdown continues. Do not tap the crown of your watch while a timer is active (which returns the watch to a normal watch face). This puts the Pickleball Referee Timer in the background and you might not receive an alert when the timer reaches zero. Be sure to fully charge your watch prior to extended use.

About

Stackd Pickleball

Features
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Stackd Hong Kong is the dedicated booking platform for the pickleball community, designed to make it easy to play, train, and connect. Whether you're booking a court, joining a match, or improving your skills with a coach, everything you need is available in one seamless experience. Key Features: Court Bookings Check real-time availability and reserve pickleball courts instantly. Events & Matches Join social games, tournaments, and community events for all levels. Lessons & Coaching Book sessions with experienced coaches and take your game to the next level. Simple & Efficient A clean, intuitive interface that makes booking fast and effortless. Stackd Hong Kong brings the pickleball community together in one place—making it easier than ever to get on court. Download now and start playing.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stackd Pickleball at every 3 days against Pickleball Referee Timer's every 8 months. Pickleball Referee Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pickleball Referee Timer ships an update every 8 months, Stackd Pickleball every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pickleball Referee Timer versus Stackd Pickleball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickleball Referee TimerStackd Pickleball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam OomsJoaquin Reyes

In-app purchases

None

Pickleball Referee Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Stackd Pickleball

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pickleball Referee Timer free?
Pickleball Referee Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stackd Pickleball free?
Stackd Pickleball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pickleball Referee Timer or Stackd Pickleball have ads?
Neither Pickleball Referee Timer nor Stackd Pickleball shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pickleball Referee Timer or Stackd Pickleball?
Pickleball Referee Timer ships an update every 8 months, and Stackd Pickleball every 3 days. Most recently, Pickleball Referee Timer was updated on August 26, 2026 and Stackd Pickleball on September 20, 2026.

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