# The Picklr vs pcklPro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: pcklPro at 100% against The Picklr's 22%. pcklPro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). The Picklr's advantage is ratings volume (552 vs 28) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

pcklPro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Picklr has 552 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of The Picklr's written reviews are positive against 100% of pcklPro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Picklr | pcklPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-picklr/id1663342732/reviews) | **[5.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcklpro/id6482415252/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **552** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 87 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PBC Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555133219) | [ALAN TURNQUIST](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739804435) |

## What reviewers say

### The Picklr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-picklr/id1663342732)

Easily find and join sports clubs with a streamlined booking process. Stay connected with your club through notifications and communication tools. Access 24/7 customer support for any assistance.

**Highlights:** Simplified booking process, 24/7 Customer Support, Live chat, Club Notifications, Communication tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to book courts and manage reservations
- ⚽ Great facilities and staff support
- 🎯 Convenient for year-round indoor play
- 📱 User-friendly interface when functioning properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes when viewing session details
- 🐛 Crashes after recent iOS 26 update
- 🐛 App runs very slowly on some devices
- 😕 Confusing and cluttered UI navigation
- 😕 Unintuitive booking flow with redundant steps

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when clicking on scheduled event details
- App crashes when viewing session roster
- App crashes after 10-20 seconds on multiple devices
- App closes unexpectedly and returns to home screen
- Clicking waitlisted session redirects to different session

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration to add bookings to Google Calendar or Apple iCal
- Push notifications for waitlist availability
- Ability to lock or protect favorite locations from changes
- List view for calendar with skill level filtering
- Multi-day reservation booking in single action


### pcklPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcklpro/id6482415252)

This app is a comprehensive platform for pickleball enthusiasts. It helps users find courts, connect with players, join leagues and tournaments, and discover coaches and gear. Organizers can manage events, and coaches can promote their services.

**Highlights:** Find pickleball courts nearby, Join leagues and tournaments, Challenge other players, Create player profiles, Follow pickleball news feed, Shop pickleball gear, Manage leagues and tournaments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Picklr free?

The Picklr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is pcklPro free?

pcklPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Picklr or pcklPro?

pcklPro is rated higher. The Picklr averages 4.4 out of 5 from 552 ratings, while pcklPro averages 5.0 from 28 ratings.

### Do The Picklr or pcklPro have ads?

Neither The Picklr nor pcklPro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Picklr or pcklPro?

The Picklr ships an update fortnightly, and pcklPro fortnightly. Most recently, The Picklr was updated on October 21, 2026 and pcklPro on October 16, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*