AKB.std vs PicklePalz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AKB.std
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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.
PicklePalz
Connect with fellow pickleball enthusiasts to share your passion for the sport. Discover new playing partners and stay informed about the latest news and events in the pickleball community.
- Connect with pickleball players
- Find new friends
- Stay updated on news
- Discover events
- Share passion for the game
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Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, PicklePalz is the perfect place to share your love for the game, find new friends, and stay updated on the latest pickleball news and events. Join us today and become part of the fastest-growing pickleball community online! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AKB.std at none against PicklePalz's 12. AKB.std also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). PicklePalz's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). 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
Both are free to download. PicklePalz sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. AKB.std asks for nothing beyond the download.
AKB.std ships an update every 2 weeks, PicklePalz every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AKB.std | PicklePalz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 274 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 勇飞 郑 | Adam Mendelsohn |
In-app purchases
AKB.std
No in-app purchases
PicklePalz
- PicklePalz Plus (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- PicklePalz Group 2-50 Members2 variants$24.991 Month
- PicklePalz Group 51-200 Members2 variants$44.991 Month
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- PicklePalz Group 201-300 Members3 variants$69.991 Month
- PicklePalz Plus (Annual)$84.991 Year
- Tournament Join$9.99
- PicklePalz$14.99
- Tournament Setup$19.99
