# The Picklr vs Picklr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Picklr at 100% against The Picklr's 22%. Picklr also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). The Picklr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (552 vs 12). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picklr sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. The Picklr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Picklr 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 12, 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 Picklr's.

The Picklr ships an update fortnightly, Picklr every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Picklr | Picklr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-picklr/id1663342732/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklr-pickleball/id6761230957/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **552** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PBC Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555133219) | [Amy Aldridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888332780) |

## What reviewers say

### The Picklr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-picklr/id1663342732)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

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


### Picklr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklr-pickleball/id6761230957)

This app helps pickleball players track their performance, find courts, and connect with others. It offers a DUPR-style rating system, court discovery, and the ability to challenge other players for virtual currency. Users can also join groups, compete on leaderboards, and customize their in-game avatar.

**Highlights:** DUPR-style rating system, Find nearby pickleball courts, Challenge players and wager coins, Local and national leaderboards, Log matches and tournaments, Create and join groups, Customize avatar and unlock rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Picklr Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Picklr Pro (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| 200 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1700 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Picklr free?

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

### Is Picklr free?

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

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

Picklr is rated higher. The Picklr averages 4.4 out of 5 from 552 ratings, while Picklr averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do The Picklr or Picklr have ads?

Neither The Picklr nor Picklr shows ads.

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

The Picklr ships an update fortnightly, and Picklr every 3 days. Most recently, The Picklr was updated on October 27, 2026 and Picklr on October 11, 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.*