Comparison

The Orchards GC vs Paddle + Par

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

Head to head
About

The Orchards GC

Features
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The Orchards GC gives you access to an on-course rangefinder, live scoring system, course information, weather updates, tee-time booking service, and messaging systems functions. Additionally, the The Orchards GC app may be used to sign up for events, view your membership portal, order food and beverage, and receive course promotions at The Orchards GC.

About

Paddle + Par

Book courts and simulators for pickleball, golf, and table tennis. Organize games with friends, participate in lessons, clinics, and competitive events. Enjoy digital scorekeeping and instant replay for a seamless sports experience.

Highlights
  • Pickleball court booking
  • Golf simulator booking
  • Table tennis court booking
  • Digital scorekeeping
  • Instant replay
  • Lessons and clinics
  • Leagues and tournaments
Features
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Paddle & Par is your home for indoor pickleball and golf, the two fastest growing sports in the country. We have 11 pickleball courts with digital scorekeeping and instant replay, 5 Full Swing golf simulators with multi-sport capabilities, and 2 Joola table tennis courts. Simply sign-up and you’ll be able to book courts and sims, invite your friends, play and have fun. Play • Pickleball Courts • Golf Simulators • Table Tennis Courts Train • Lessons • Clinics • DUPR Events Compete • Leagues • Special Events • Tournaments

Screenshots

The Orchards GC4 screens
Paddle + Par2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Orchards GC at none against Paddle + Par's shown. The Orchards GC also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 16.0). Paddle + Par's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Orchards GC ships an update every 2 months, Paddle + Par every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Orchards GC versus Paddle + Par: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Orchards GCPaddle + Par
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (296 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—296 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB64 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperClub Caddie Holdings IncPINGPOD INC

In-app purchases

None

The Orchards GC

No in-app purchases

None

Paddle + Par

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Orchards GC free?
The Orchards GC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paddle + Par free?
Paddle + Par is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Orchards GC or Paddle + Par have ads?
Paddle + Par shows ads; The Orchards GC does not.
Which is updated more often, The Orchards GC or Paddle + Par?
The Orchards GC ships an update every 2 months, and Paddle + Par every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Orchards GC was updated on November 7, 2026 and Paddle + Par on November 8, 2026.

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