Comparison

Pole Masterclass vs The Picklr

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

Head to head
About

Pole Masterclass

This app is a free social network for pole dance enthusiasts, offering online courses, coaching, and workshops. It fosters a community around the passion for pole sports and art, encouraging users to push their limits together.

Highlights
  • Free social network
  • Online courses
  • Coaching and workshops
  • Pole dance community
  • Privacy-focused
Features
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Un réseau social gratuit qui respecte votre vie privée, des cours en ligne, du coaching et des ateliers : toute la pole dans une application mobile. Qui a dit qu'apprendre à se dépasser et à se réinventer n'était pas un sport d'équipe ? Et si vous vous unissiez autour de la passion, du pole, du sport et de l'art ? Rejoignez le premier réseau social dédié à l'univers de la pole dance !

About

The Picklr

Easily find and join sports clubs with a streamlined booking process. Stay connected with your club through notifications and communication tools. Access 24/7 customer support for any assistance.

Highlights
  • Simplified booking process
  • 24/7 Customer Support
  • Live chat
  • Club Notifications
  • Communication tools
Features
Currently charting
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Download our app today. Find your club and get started! - Simplified booking process - 24/7 Customer Support and Live chat - Club Notifications and communication tools

Screenshots

Pole Masterclass4 screens
The Picklr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Picklr at every 3 weeks against Pole Masterclass's every 6 months. The Picklr also leads on review sentiment (23% vs 0%) and chart position (#202 vs unranked). Pole Masterclass's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Pole Masterclass ships an update every 6 months, The Picklr every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Pole Masterclass versus The Picklr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPole MasterclassThe Picklr
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (549 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews22.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—549 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#202 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB84 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPartikulsPBC Labs

Customer experience

Pole Masterclass

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

The Picklr

All ratings549 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive22.9%
Neutral14.6%
Negative62.5%

Bugs and requests

Pole Masterclass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Picklr

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes when clicking on scheduled event details
  • App crashes when viewing session roster
  • App crashes after 10-20 seconds on multiple devices
  • App closes unexpectedly and returns to home screen
  • Clicking waitlisted session redirects to different session
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  • Viewing session roster shows wrong roster
  • Favorites randomly add unwanted locations
  • WiFi connectivity issues with home networks after iOS 26 update
  • App loading failures on home WiFi but works on cellular
  • Magic link login button non-functional
  • Text notifications enabled but don't work
  • Email notification links open mobile web instead of app
  • Default facility selection not persisted after app close
  • Booking flow shows all sessions instead of selected one
  • Session detail scrolling requires finger release to continue
  • DUPR connection error with 'Oops...' message

Requested features

12 requests
  • Calendar integration to add bookings to Google Calendar or Apple iCal
  • Push notifications for waitlist availability
  • Ability to lock or protect favorite locations from changes
  • List view for calendar with skill level filtering
  • Multi-day reservation booking in single action
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  • In-app membership cancellation and pause options
  • In-app reservation modification and cancellation
  • Independent DUPR account unlinking without support
  • Apple Pay payment option
  • Persistent default facility selection
  • Improved session detail scrolling without release requirement
  • Better roster viewing experience

In-app purchases

None

Pole Masterclass

No in-app purchases

None

The Picklr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pole Masterclass free?
Pole Masterclass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Picklr free?
The Picklr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pole Masterclass or The Picklr have ads?
Neither Pole Masterclass nor The Picklr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pole Masterclass or The Picklr?
Pole Masterclass ships an update every 6 months, and The Picklr every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pole Masterclass was updated on September 18, 2026 and The Picklr on September 24, 2026.

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