Comparison

matchPickle vs PickleBoard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

matchPickle

This app provides a digital scoreboard for pickleball matches, ideal for tournaments and casual play. It allows users to create highlight reels from match clips and offers a professional-looking scoreboard overlay during gameplay.

Highlights
  • Digital scoreboard for pickleball
  • Tournament and rec play scoring
  • Highlight reel creation
  • Scoreboard overlay for professional look
  • Apple Watch or Bluetooth clicker control
  • On-court or off-court scoreboard
Features
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1. MatchPickle is a IOS App that runs on IPads and IPhones. The App is a video scorekeeper (scoreboard) for pickleball tournaments, rec play, round robin’s, etc. MatchPickle is a on court or off court scoreboard. The pickleball player or spectator uses an Apple Watch, or Bluetooth clicker allowing which scores the game (clickers can be purchased within the App) Each rally or “clip” can be highlighted so that a “highlight reel” can easily be created right after the match and shared with the players or social media. While the game is being played a scoreboard overlay (see below) is constructed making the finished product like a professional video production of a Pickleball match.

About

PickleBoard

This app provides a convenient way to keep score during pickleball games directly from your wrist. It offers voice announcements, match statistics, and multiple scoring modes. Share your game results easily with friends.

Highlights
  • Watch-first scoreboard
  • Live Activity & Dynamic Island integration
  • Voice score announcements
  • Match stats and weather
  • Multiple scoring modes
  • Apple Health workout tracking
  • Shareable game results
Features
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PickleBoard is the Watch-first pickleball scoreboard built for casual and rec players. Keep score from your wrist while you play — no fumbling with your phone. — LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND — See the live score on your Lock Screen and right inside the Dynamic Island during every game. — VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS — Hear every point spoken aloud — "4, 2, 1" — so you never lose track during a fast rally. — MATCH STATS, WEATHER & REMATCH — At game-over, see the score, location, weather conditions, and tap Rematch for a one-tap restart with the same settings. — SCORING MODES — Doubles, singles, and rally scoring with optional freeze-at-target. Game targets of 11, 15, or 21 with automatic win-by-2. — APPLE WATCH FIRST — Glanceable scoreboard, quick-launch complication, Always-On Display dimming, swipe-to-score gesture, and an Apple Health workout when you're done. — iPHONE WIDGETS — Home Screen widget with current game state. Lock Screen accessory family support too. — SHARE YOUR WINS — A share card with the final score, mode, and team names — perfect for Messages or social. — FREE WITH PRO IAP — PickleBoard is free to download. Pro features (Live Activity, voice announcements, match stats) are unlocked with a one-time in-app purchase.

Screenshots

matchPickle4 screens
PickleBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PickleBoard at 5.0 against matchPickle's 2.5. matchPickle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PickleBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. matchPickle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PickleBoard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

matchPickle ships an update every 3 weeks, PickleBoard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
matchPickle versus PickleBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermatchPicklePickleBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob MathewsIf Then Dev, LLC

Customer experience

matchPickle

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

PickleBoard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

matchPickle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PickleBoard

One-time1
  • Pickleball Pro$4.99

Questions

Is matchPickle free?
matchPickle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PickleBoard free?
PickleBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, matchPickle or PickleBoard?
PickleBoard is rated higher. matchPickle averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PickleBoard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do matchPickle or PickleBoard have ads?
Neither matchPickle nor PickleBoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, matchPickle or PickleBoard?
matchPickle ships an update every 3 weeks, and PickleBoard every 2 months. Most recently, matchPickle was updated on October 24, 2026 and PickleBoard on October 11, 2026.

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