Side Out vs PicklebotAI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Side Out
Effortlessly track pickleball scores directly from your Apple Watch with intuitive swipe gestures. This app manages serving order, player positions, and game statistics, allowing you to focus on playing. An optional companion scoreboard can be used on your iPhone or iPad for spectators.
- Hands-free Apple Watch scoring
- Automatic serving order tracking
- Companion iPhone/iPad scoreboard
- Multiple game and scoring formats
- Player profiles and performance tracking
- Match history and stats
- HealthKit integration
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Track Pickleball scores hands-free on your Apple Watch. Simple swipes keep score while you play—no phone fumbling. See scores, serving order, and player positions at a glance. PERFECT FOR APPLE WATCH • Swipe up/down to score points—keep your phone in your bag • Automatic serving order tracking (no mental math!) • Green indicator shows current server and service box (1 or 2) • Undo/redo with simple swipes—fix mistakes instantly • Works independently on Watch—no iPhone needed during play SMART SCORING FEATURES • Doubles & Singles support • Multiple games per match tracking • Customizable winning score (with win-by-2 rule) • Auto-save & crash recovery—never lose your game • Player profiles to track performance over time • Side-out, Rally, and Simple scoring formats COMPANION SCOREBOARD • Use your iPhone/iPad as a live scoreboard for spectators • Voice announcements in proper Pickleball format (4-2-1) • Perfect for tournaments and casual play • Share scores with nearby players via Bluetooth MATCH HISTORY & STATS • Review past games and performance • Track wins/losses against opponents • iCloud sync across all your devices • HealthKit integration logs workouts automatically Whether you're playing casual rec games or competitive tournaments, Side Out makes scorekeeping effortless so you can focus on your game.
PicklebotAI
Get instant answers to all your pickleball questions with an AI assistant. Clarify rules, get official rulings, and discover new strategies. Access a gear guide and exclusive discounts to improve your game.
- AI Pickleball Expert Chatbot
- Rule Clarification & Official Rulings
- Pickleball Gear Guide
- Learning Resources & Strategies
- Exclusive Partner Discounts
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Introducing PicklebotAI, your personal AI-powered pickleball assistant! Leveraging the latest AI technology from OpenAI, PicklebotAI is designed to answer all your pickleball-related questions, clarify rules, and even provide official rulings based on the rulebook. It's the perfect tool to quickly resolve on-court disputes and enhance your understanding of the game. Features: 1. AI Pickleball Expert: Have a question about pickleball? Ask PicklebotAI! Our AI chatbot is always ready to answer your queries, whether they're about game rules, strategies, or general trivia. 2. Rule Clarification and Official Rulings: No more arguments over rules during games. PicklebotAI can provide clear explanations and official rulings based on the official pickleball rulebook. It's like having a referee in your pocket! 3. Gear Guide: Explore the latest and greatest pickleball gear in our dedicated gear section. Get detailed information on rackets, balls, and other equipment to help you make the best choice for your game. 4. Learning Resources: Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, our learning resources can help you improve your game. Learn new strategies, refine your skills, and get tips from experts. 5. Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts from our partners. With PicklebotAI, you'll always have access to the best deals on pickleball gear and related products. Download PicklebotAI today and elevate your pickleball experience! Privacy Policy URL: https://www.picklebotai.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Side Out at 90% against PicklebotAI's 0%. Side Out also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). PicklebotAI's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. PicklebotAI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Side Out asks for nothing beyond the download.
Side Out holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Side Out has 88 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Side Out's written reviews are positive against 0% of PicklebotAI's.
Side Out ships an update fortnightly, PicklebotAI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Side Out | PicklebotAI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (88 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 88 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 205L Studio | Piolabs LLC |
Customer experience
Side Out
PicklebotAI
Bugs and requests
Side Out
Reported bugs
13 issues- App on watch randomly closes and deletes match
- Server switching courts not working
- Undo is sometimes buggy
- Display hangs occasionally
- Not properly syncing app data from iPhone to watch
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- Unable to begin a game on iPhone app
- Unable to edit player data on iPhone app
- Paid app froze and won't reinstall
- Purchased app not on phone
- App freezes during use
- Accidentally awarding final point goes to 'Finish' screen
- SE watch doesn't wake right away
- Creating multiple Apple workouts when changing teams
Requested features
38 requests- Tennis app or section
- Set up on phone, control on watch
- In-game timer
- Disable Watch crown rotation
- Microphone control for player names
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- Long press to replace names
- Default setup option
- Win/loss summary for all players
- Change background color (black/white)
- Use app with workout app for display priority
- Save matches by sessions
- Flip player view
- Rally score option with 2 services
- Archive feature
- Stats against added players
- Landscape mode for players
- Add 'Myself' to either team
- Exit and save option
- Share scoreboard to another iPad
- Games won under each player
- Heart rate on Apple Watch version
- Donation option
- Play again with same team members
- Disable crown for scoring
- Error override feature
- Delete players
- Sync code for other players' watches
- Quick start with option to add myself
- Add players after QuickStart
- Coin toss option
- Time out option with timer
- Save data to cloud and export
- Track player errors
- Track skinny/regular singles games
- Program team side switching frequency
- Summarize games played or export data
- Confirmation or undo at end of game
- Consolidate multiple Apple workouts
PicklebotAI
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Side Out
No in-app purchases
PicklebotAI
- PicklebotPro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
Questions
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