Comparison

AKB.std vs Pickleheads

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

Head to head
About

AKB.std

Features
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Your pocket billiards companion — AKB. Practice solo, run matches with friends, or take on the Great Devil. AKB supports 1 to 4 players, plus drop-in guests — from your very first shot to ruling the hall, there's a mode for you. Modes that were earned, not added. Beyond standard rules like Chinese 8-Ball, American 9-Ball, and English Snooker, there's a stack of modes you won't find anywhere else — AKB-2.1, AKB-RussianStyle, AKB-3Kingdoms, and AKB-GreatDevil, a monster-battle mode even beginners can jump right into. None of them were tacked on to pad a feature list — every one was tested and reworked on real tables, and only kept because it was genuinely fun and useful. More than a scorekeeper. Assistant: automatically records the score, accuracy, and best run of every practice and match. Coach: Growth Cards track your history, so you can see exactly where you're strong and where you're not. Scorekeeper: full scoring for multiplayer matches, with post-game reports for easy review. Play pool. AKB has you covered.

About

Pickleheads

Discover pickleball courts, find games tailored to your skill level, and connect with local players. Organize matches effortlessly, manage sign-ups, and access guides to improve your game.

Highlights
  • Find courts near you
  • Discover nearby games
  • Join local pickleball groups
  • Organize games effortlessly
  • Manage player lists and waitlists
  • Access game improvement guides
Features
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Dive into the world of pickleball with Pickleheads, the easiest way to find and organize games! Discover Courts Near You: With over 16,000 locations in the US, Canada, and worldwide, you're never far from a court. Pickleheads has the most extensive and accurate directory of places to play pickleball. Our community-driven directory makes it easy to find a nearby court. Find Nearby Games: Easily find games tailored to your skill level. We bring together play schedules from every city, so you're always in the loop. Join Groups: Become a part of local pickleball groups, chat with other players, and get invited to play. Effortless Scheduling: Organize a game in seconds with our free tools. Invite players, manage sign-ups, handle waitlists, collect payments and more. Learn & Improve: Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, we constantly post guides to improve your game. Create private lists of players and invite them to play in a few taps. See our Terms of Use (EULA) here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AKB.std4 screens
Pickleheads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AKB.std at none against Pickleheads's 7. Pickleheads's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). 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. Pickleheads sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AKB.std asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AKB.std versus Pickleheads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAKB.stdPickleheads
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—11K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size322 MB102 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer勇飞 郑Dink Technologies, Inc.

Bugs and requests

AKB.std

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pickleheads

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Unable to add mobile number to account

Requested features

2 requests
  • Export Round Robin tournament data to Excel
  • Ability to add courts not already in the app

In-app purchases

None

AKB.std

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Pickleheads

Subscriptions6
  • Pickleheads Plus - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pickleheads Plus - Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Pickleheads Pro - Monthly$24.991 Month
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  • Pickleheads Ultra - Monthly$74.991 Month
  • Pickleheads Pro - Yearly$249.991 Year
  • Pickleheads Ultra - Yearly$749.991 Year
One-time1
  • Round Robin$5.00

Questions

Is AKB.std free?
AKB.std is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pickleheads free?
Pickleheads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AKB.std or Pickleheads have ads?
Neither AKB.std nor Pickleheads shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AKB.std or Pickleheads?
AKB.std ships an update every 9 days, and Pickleheads every 9 days. Most recently, AKB.std was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pickleheads on October 24, 2026.

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