Comparison

CourtBuds vs GroundsOn

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

Head to head
About

CourtBuds

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CourtBuds is fast and user-friendly way to find your ideal tennis partner. Just set your availability and CourtBuds algorithm will find the best matching partner around you. CourtBuds Free features: - Find your ideal tennis partner - Send messages to other users - Add courts into database - Keep track of your gears and matches - Do all of these in the easiest way - If you have an Apple watch, you can log your match scores from your watch. Also, you will be able to see your heart rate during the match. You can reach us about bugs, don't like, wanted features, etc from settings page reach us part.

About

GroundsOn

Features
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Love playing sports but struggle to find available grounds? Or do you own a sports venue and need a better way to manage reservations? Our app makes it easy to book and manage sports grounds for cricket, football, tennis, and more – anytime, anywhere! For Players: Instant Booking – Find and reserve your preferred time slot with just a few taps. Multiple Sports – Cricket, football, tennis, and more – book the perfect ground for your game. Real-Time Availability – Check open time slots and plan your matches effortlessly. Manage Reservations – View, modify, or cancel your bookings with ease. For Ground Owners: Easy Ground Management – List your ground and set availability in a few simple steps. Approve & Manage Bookings – Accept, decline, or modify reservation requests seamlessly. Automated Scheduling – Avoid double bookings with real-time slot updates. Analytics & Reports – Track bookings, revenue, and performance with detailed insights. Whether you’re a casual player looking for a match or a ground owner managing reservations, our app provides the perfect solution to streamline sports scheduling and venue management. Download now and simplify your game booking experience!

Screenshots

CourtBuds4 screens
GroundsOn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GroundsOn at none against CourtBuds's 4. On price, update cadence, 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. CourtBuds sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GroundsOn asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CourtBuds ships an update every 2 weeks, GroundsOn weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CourtBuds versus GroundsOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCourtBudsGroundsOn
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHakan KumdakciJahangir Amin

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CourtBuds

Subscriptions4
  • Premium For Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access For Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access For Annual$16.491 Year
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  • Premium for Annual$19.991 Year
None

GroundsOn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CourtBuds free?
CourtBuds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GroundsOn free?
GroundsOn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CourtBuds or GroundsOn have ads?
Neither CourtBuds nor GroundsOn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CourtBuds or GroundsOn?
CourtBuds ships an update every 2 weeks, and GroundsOn weekly. Most recently, CourtBuds was updated on October 30, 2026 and GroundsOn on October 30, 2026.

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