# Round Robin Assistant vs Pickleball Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Pickleball Pro at 4.8 against Round Robin Assistant's 4.3. Pickleball Pro also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). Round Robin Assistant's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pickleball Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 256 and 306 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Round Robin Assistant's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pickleball Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Round Robin Assistant | Pickleball Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-robin-assistant/id1594832801/reviews) | **[4.8 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleball-pro/id6639597603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 256 | **306** |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 18 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Perkodar AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517197776) | [Andrew Rotert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448329272) |

## 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 Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleball-pro/id6639597603)

This app automates the creation of balanced Round Robin pickleball matches for any number of players and courts. It allows for easy player and court management, live game viewing, and provides an intuitive match overview. Track scores and simplify your game organization.

**Highlights:** Automatic Round Robin Generation, Score Tracking, Player & Court Management, Live Game Viewing, Intuitive Match Overview, Customizable Settings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Round Robin Assistant free?

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

### Is Pickleball Pro free?

Pickleball Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Pickleball Pro is rated higher. Round Robin Assistant averages 4.3 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while Pickleball Pro averages 4.8 from 306 ratings.

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

Pickleball Pro shows ads; Round Robin Assistant does not.

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

Round Robin Assistant ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pickleball Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Round Robin Assistant was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pickleball Pro on September 24, 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.*