# The Picklr vs Play Pickle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Play Pickle at 100% against The Picklr's 22%. Play Pickle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). The Picklr's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (552 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Play Pickle 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 1, 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 Play Pickle's.

The Picklr ships an update fortnightly, Play Pickle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Picklr | Play Pickle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-picklr/id1663342732/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-pickle/id6738210884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **552** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 87 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PBC Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555133219) | [PINGPOD INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624080489) |

## 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


### Play Pickle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-pickle/id6738210884)

This app connects pickleball enthusiasts to book games, join coaching sessions, and participate in leagues and tournaments. It's designed for players of all skill levels, including kids, to easily find and enjoy the sport.

**Highlights:** Book pickleball games, Join social play sessions, Access coaching programs, Participate in leagues and tournaments, Find kids' pickleball programs, Connect with the pickleball community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Picklr free?

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

### Is Play Pickle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Picklr or Play Pickle?

Play Pickle is rated higher. The Picklr averages 4.4 out of 5 from 552 ratings, while Play Pickle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Picklr or Play Pickle have ads?

Play Pickle shows ads; The Picklr does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Picklr or Play Pickle?

The Picklr ships an update fortnightly, and Play Pickle every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Picklr was updated on October 21, 2026 and Play Pickle on October 22, 2026.

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