# The Picklr vs PickleMate

The clearest difference is rating: PickleMate at 5.0 against The Picklr's 4.4. PickleMate also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). The Picklr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (552 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PickleMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Picklr asks for nothing beyond the download.

PickleMate 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Picklr ships an update fortnightly, PickleMate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Picklr | PickleMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-picklr/id1663342732/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklemate/id6760269168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **552** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PBC Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555133219) | [FIDVI SHAJI SHEREEF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878486315) |

## 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


### PickleMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklemate/id6760269168)

This app simplifies pickleball scorekeeping with voice commands and automatic announcements. It can announce the score aloud and indicate who serves next, keeping games flowing smoothly. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced features like Apple Watch integration and player stat tracking.

**Highlights:** Automatic scorekeeping, Voice command control, Audio score announcements, Next server indication, Bluetooth speaker support, Apple Watch app (Pro), Player stat tracking (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PickleMate Pro Support | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Picklr free?

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

### Is PickleMate free?

PickleMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

PickleMate is rated higher. The Picklr averages 4.4 out of 5 from 552 ratings, while PickleMate averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do The Picklr or PickleMate have ads?

Neither The Picklr nor PickleMate shows ads.

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

The Picklr ships an update fortnightly, and PickleMate weekly. Most recently, The Picklr was updated on October 21, 2026 and PickleMate on October 10, 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.*