# Round Robin Assistant vs Pickleball Round Robin Maker

The clearest difference is ads: Round Robin Assistant at none against Pickleball Round Robin Maker's shown. Round Robin Assistant also leads on ratings volume (265 vs 12). Pickleball Round Robin Maker's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 47%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Round Robin Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pickleball Round Robin Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pickleball Round Robin Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Round Robin Assistant has 265 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Round Robin Assistant's written reviews are positive against 75% of Pickleball Round Robin Maker's.

Round Robin Assistant ships an update every 2 weeks, Pickleball Round Robin Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Round Robin Assistant | Pickleball Round Robin Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-robin-assistant/id1594832801/reviews) | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleball-round-robin-maker/id6463497983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **265** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Perkodar AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517197776) | [Ismel padron](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527923161) |

## 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


### Pickleball Round Robin Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleball-round-robin-maker/id6463497983)

This app simplifies running pickleball tournaments with automatic scheduling and player rotation. It manages matchups, tracks scores, and provides live results for casual and competitive play. Enjoy fair games and community engagement without the hassle of manual organization.

**Highlights:** Automated round robin tournament creation, Fair player rotation and matchmaking, Live match schedules and results, Easy group and player management, Offline functionality, Scorekeeping for doubles play, Performance and stats tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pickleball Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Pickleball Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pickleball Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Round Robin Assistant free?

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

### Is Pickleball Round Robin Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Round Robin Assistant or Pickleball Round Robin Maker?

Pickleball Round Robin Maker is rated higher. Round Robin Assistant averages 4.3 out of 5 from 265 ratings, while Pickleball Round Robin Maker averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do Round Robin Assistant or Pickleball Round Robin Maker have ads?

Pickleball Round Robin Maker shows ads; Round Robin Assistant does not.

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

Round Robin Assistant ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pickleball Round Robin Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Round Robin Assistant was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pickleball Round Robin Maker on October 8, 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.*