# Round Robin Assistant vs DinkGrid

The clearest difference is rating: DinkGrid at 5.0 against Round Robin Assistant's 4.3. DinkGrid also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Round Robin Assistant's advantage is ratings volume (265 vs 1). On price, 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. DinkGrid asks for nothing beyond the download.

DinkGrid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Round Robin Assistant has 265 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Round Robin Assistant ships an update every 2 weeks, DinkGrid every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Round Robin Assistant | DinkGrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-robin-assistant/id1594832801/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinkgrid/id6749292081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **265** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Perkodar AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517197776) | [Osler360 Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771657781) |

## 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


### DinkGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinkgrid/id6749292081)

Organize and manage sports games, tournaments, and leagues with this comprehensive scheduling tool. Create groups, track player profiles, and communicate with participants. Supports various league formats and offers coaching insights.

**Highlights:** Court configuration, Schedule and slot management, Group and tournament creation, Player profile maintenance, Game and result management, Notifications for games and schedules, Team and league game support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, 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 DinkGrid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Round Robin Assistant or DinkGrid?

DinkGrid is rated higher. Round Robin Assistant averages 4.3 out of 5 from 265 ratings, while DinkGrid averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Round Robin Assistant nor DinkGrid shows ads.

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

Round Robin Assistant ships an update every 2 weeks, and DinkGrid every 5 days. Most recently, Round Robin Assistant was updated on October 14, 2026 and DinkGrid on October 1, 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.*