The Picklr vs Dink Connections
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
Dink Connections
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Dink Connections is the app for pickleball players: find a court, find a game, and find the people you want to play with. FIND A COURT NEAR YOU Browse a directory of more than 1,300 pickleball courts and facilities, sorted by how far they are from you. See the address, tap for driving directions, and know where you are playing before you leave the house. PLAYING RIGHT NOW? DROP A BEACON Pick the court you are standing on, set the level you are looking for, and broadcast a live play session. Players nearby see it, respond, and chat with the group in real time. Spontaneous games and filled courts, without a group text. MEET UP IN REAL LIFE Dink Life takes the community off the phone. Socials and Special Events at real venues near you, with member pricing and simple sign-up. FIND YOUR PLAYERS Browse the player community around you, filter by level from 3.0 to 5.5, and message the people you want to hit with. Whether that becomes a standing doubles partner or something more is up to you. SAFE BY DESIGN Every profile requires a photo. Block, unmatch, and report from any chat. Delete your account at any time from Settings. MEMBERSHIP Dink Connections is free to download and use. Upgrade for more: - Basic, 9.99 USD per month: unlimited likes, see who liked you, advanced filters. - Premium, 24.99 USD per month: everything in Basic, plus create Beacons, backtrack your last swipe, member event pricing, and more. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Dink Connections Terms of Use: https://dinkconnections.com/api/terms.php Privacy Policy: https://dinkconnections.com/api/privacy.php Grab your paddle. There is a game near you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Picklr at none against Dink Connections's 3. The Picklr also leads on chart position (#200 vs unranked). Dink Connections's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dink Connections sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. The Picklr asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Picklr ships an update fortnightly, Dink Connections daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Picklr | Dink Connections |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (552 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 552 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #200 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PBC Labs | PeopleStar Enterprises, Inc. |
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
Dink Connections
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Picklr
No in-app purchases
Dink Connections
- Basic$9.991 Month
- Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Profile Boost$4.99
Questions
Is The Picklr free?
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