# Round Robin Assistant vs PLAYINGA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PLAYINGA at 100% against Round Robin Assistant's 47%. PLAYINGA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Round Robin Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PLAYINGA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Round Robin Assistant ships an update every 2 weeks, PLAYINGA every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Round Robin Assistant | PLAYINGA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-robin-assistant/id1594832801/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **265** | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Perkodar AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517197776) | [SKYBIS Technologies LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095583849) |

## What reviewers say

### Round Robin Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-robin-assistant/id1594832801)

This app automates the creation of Round Robin tournaments for pickleball, handling player distribution, court assignments, and match generation. It supports various formats, from singles to complex doubles and team play, ensuring fair and balanced matches for casual and organized events.

**Highlights:** Automatic round generation, Multiple tournament formats, Intelligent court assignment, Player list management, Support for casual and club events

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Premium forever | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate and use
- 👍 Great for managing pickleball groups
- 👍 Makes setting up and managing events easy
- 👍 Developer responsive to feedback
- 👍 Good for round robin tournaments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Free version limited to one court
- 👎 Can't delete players
- 👎 Byes not handled evenly
- 👎 Random doubles partner selection not useful
- 👎 Odd numbers don't award points for sitting out

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't know what mixed is
- Unable to drag to move players
- Front screen shows new tournament at the bottom
- Odd numbers don't award points for sitting out
- App continuously shuts down when adjusting no-shows

**Requested features**

- Sort by time: Newest to Latest
- Save player groups
- Duplicate and edit drafts
- Refresh matches to re-pair
- Choose score number view


### PLAYINGA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playinga/id6449931744)

Connect with fellow athletes and discover local sports events. Track your performance, manage team schedules, and share your sports journey with a dedicated community.

**Highlights:** Find local sports events and tournaments, Search for talented players in your area, Schedule practice matches and challenges, Track sports performance and statistics, Built-in scoring for 50+ sports, Organize sports photos and videos, Manage sports finances

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Round Robin Assistant free?

Round Robin Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PLAYINGA free?

PLAYINGA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Round Robin Assistant or PLAYINGA have ads?

Neither Round Robin Assistant nor PLAYINGA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Round Robin Assistant or PLAYINGA?

Round Robin Assistant ships an update every 2 weeks, and PLAYINGA every 9 days. Most recently, Round Robin Assistant was updated on October 14, 2026 and PLAYINGA on October 3, 2026.

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