The Picklr vs Holy Pickle
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
Holy Pickle
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Welcome to the official Holy Pickle app, your all-in-one hub for pickleball in Austin, Texas. Book your pickleball court by the hour, join events, manage your reservations, and stay connected with the Holy Pickle community. Whether you're looking for a casual game with friends, planning your next pickleball session, or ready to meet other players, the Holy Pickle app makes it easy to book and enjoy your time on the court in one convenient place. FEATURES: • Book and manage pickleball court reservations • Reserve courts by the hour • Join pickleball events and activities • Manage your reservations and player profile • Stay up to date with upcoming events and club activities • Connect with the local Austin pickleball community • Enjoy a fast and convenient way to access Holy Pickle Located at 7001 Burnet Rd in Austin, Texas, Holy Pickle is a place to come for the game and stay for the community. Whether you're playing with friends or meeting new players, it's all about getting on the court and having a great time. Download the official Holy Pickle app today, powered by OpenCourt!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Picklr at fortnightly against Holy Pickle's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Picklr ships an update fortnightly, Holy Pickle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Picklr | Holy Pickle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (552 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 552 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PBC Labs | OpenCourt, 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
Holy Pickle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Picklr
No in-app purchases
Holy Pickle
No in-app purchases
