The Picklr vs Grove Pickleball
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
Grove Pickleball
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The Grove Pickleball, Santa Barbara County's only indoor pickleball facility and your home for great games and good times. The Grove Pickleball app puts everything you need right at your fingertips, from easy court bookings to exciting programs, events, and exclusive member benefits. Book courts in seconds – Reserve your pickleball court anytime, anywhere. Join dynamic programs – Take part in open play, clinics, leagues, and tournaments for every skill level. Stay in the game – Manage your bookings, registrations, and upcoming activities all in one place. Connect with the community – Meet fellow players, discover new matches, and build connections on and off the court. Enjoy the experience – The Grove Pickleball is more than a place to play—it’s a community built around sport, connection, and fun. Download The Grove Pickleball app today and find your next game.
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Verdict
The Picklr and Grove Pickleball 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 fortnightly, Grove Pickleball weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Picklr | Grove Pickleball |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (552 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 552 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PBC Labs | The Grove PB 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
Grove Pickleball
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Picklr
No in-app purchases
Grove Pickleball
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Picklr free?
Is Grove Pickleball free?
Do The Picklr or Grove Pickleball have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Picklr or Grove Pickleball?
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