# Round Robin Assistant vs PickleBall Match Maker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PickleBall Match Maker at none against Round Robin Assistant's 3. PickleBall Match Maker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). Round Robin Assistant's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. PickleBall Match Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Round Robin Assistant ships an update fortnightly, PickleBall Match Maker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Round Robin Assistant | PickleBall Match Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-robin-assistant/id1594832801/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **266** | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Perkodar AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517197776) | [mere LLC (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683373425) |

## 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 Match Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleball-match-maker/id6753931650)

**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 PickleBall Match Maker free?

PickleBall Match Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Round Robin Assistant or PickleBall Match Maker have ads?

PickleBall Match Maker shows ads; Round Robin Assistant does not.

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

Round Robin Assistant ships an update fortnightly, and PickleBall Match Maker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Round Robin Assistant was updated on October 24, 2026 and PickleBall Match Maker on October 23, 2026.

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