The Picklr vs PickleRadar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Picklr
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.
- Simplified booking process
- 24/7 Customer Support
- Live chat
- Club Notifications
- Communication tools
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Download our app today. Find your club and get started! - Simplified booking process - 24/7 Customer Support and Live chat - Club Notifications and communication tools
PickleRadar
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PickleRadar helps pickleball players find games, connect with other players, and organize matches faster. Instead of showing up to the courts unsure if anyone is playing, PickleRadar lets you see activity in real time so you can find games and connect with players nearby. Key Features Find Active Courts See which pickleball courts have players checked in and ready to play. Check In and Be Seen Let others know you're at the court and looking for a game. Friends & Messaging Connect with players and send messages to coordinate games. Group Chats Create groups to organize matches with friends and regular players. Real-Time Activity See when friends are playing and which courts are active nearby. Simple & Fast Designed to make finding games quick without complicated setup. PickleRadar is perfect for: • casual players • competitive players • travelers looking for local games • anyone tired of organizing games through group texts More features are coming soon including event scheduling, smarter notifications, and expanded community tools. Get connected. Get organized. Get playing.
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Verdict
The Picklr and PickleRadar are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Picklr ships an update every 2 weeks, PickleRadar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Picklr | PickleRadar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (549 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 549 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PBC Labs | Lopez Innovations LLC |
Bugs and requests
The Picklr
Reported bugs
16 issues- 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
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- Viewing session roster shows wrong roster
- Favorites randomly add unwanted locations
- WiFi connectivity issues with home networks after iOS 26 update
- App loading failures on home WiFi but works on cellular
- Magic link login button non-functional
- Text notifications enabled but don't work
- Email notification links open mobile web instead of app
- Default facility selection not persisted after app close
- Booking flow shows all sessions instead of selected one
- Session detail scrolling requires finger release to continue
- DUPR connection error with 'Oops...' message
Requested features
12 requests- 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
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- In-app membership cancellation and pause options
- In-app reservation modification and cancellation
- Independent DUPR account unlinking without support
- Apple Pay payment option
- Persistent default facility selection
- Improved session detail scrolling without release requirement
- Better roster viewing experience
PickleRadar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Picklr
No in-app purchases
PickleRadar
No in-app purchases
