Comparison

Side Out vs Pickleball Round Robin Maker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Pickleball Round Robin Maker

Organize pickleball tournaments and leagues with automated scheduling and fair player rotations. This app eliminates the need for manual tracking, ensuring everyone plays evenly. Record match results and monitor performance over time.

Highlights
  • Create pickleball round robin tournaments
  • Run pickleball leagues
  • Automatic scheduling and rotations
  • Live match schedules and results
  • Easy group management
  • Offline functionality
  • Performance tracking
Features
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Run pickleball tournaments without the chaos with the DInkDrop Pickleball App. DinkDrop is a pickleball tournament app built for organizers who want fast, fair round robin pickleball games no spreadsheets, no paper, no confusion. Create a group, add players, and start a round robin in minutes. The app automatically handles matchups and rotations so everyone plays evenly. Key Features Create pickleball round robin tournaments Run pickleball Leagues Random or fixed team formats Fair player rotation (even numbers only) Live match schedules and results Easy group management Share tournaments with your group Built for casual and competitive play Perfect for: Weekly pickleball groups Open play organizers Club nights and socials Small tournaments and ladders No more arguing about partners. No more sitting out unexpectedly. Just play pickleball. Record every match and monitor your performance over time. Designed specifically for pickleball doubles with easy-to-use scorekeeping. Works completely offline—no logins, no internet required. Effortless Round Robin Tournament Management Create and run unlimited round robin tournaments with automatic scheduling. Organize matches fairly and efficiently without the hassle of manual setup. Perfect for clubs, leagues, and competitive players. Connect with Your Pickleball Community Start groups to share scores, game stats, and performance insights. Invite players with a simple link and collaborate on tracking games. See real-time results and stay engaged with your group’s progress. Simple, Powerful, and Built for Pickleball DinkDrop makes it easy to schedule games, manage tournaments, and analyze performance. Whether you're improving your game or hosting a friendly competition, this app is your go-to tool for better pickleball play. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/score-pickleball-pro/privacy-contact?authuser=0 Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/score-pickleball-pro/terms?authuser=0 #PickleballScoreKeeper #PickleballTournaments #RoundRobinPickleball #PickleballApp #ScoreTracking #PickleballCommunity

Screenshots

Side Out4 screens
Pickleball Round Robin Maker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Side Out at none against Pickleball Round Robin Maker's 3. Side Out also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 75%). Pickleball Round Robin Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pickleball Round Robin Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Side Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Side Out against 4.6 for Pickleball Round Robin Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Side Out has 88 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Side Out's written reviews are positive against 75% of Pickleball Round Robin Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Side Out ships an update fortnightly, Pickleball Round Robin Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Side Out versus Pickleball Round Robin Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSide OutPickleball Round Robin Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (88 ratings)4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings88 — better12
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer205L StudioIsmel padron

Customer experience

Side Out

All ratings82 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.6%

Pickleball Round Robin Maker

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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
Show 8 more
  • 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

Pickleball Round Robin Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Side Out

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pickleball Round Robin Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Pickleball Pro$2.991 Month
  • Pickleball Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pickleball Pro$24.99

Questions

Is Side Out free?
Side Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pickleball Round Robin Maker free?
Pickleball Round Robin Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Side Out or Pickleball Round Robin Maker?
Pickleball Round Robin Maker is rated higher. Side Out averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Pickleball Round Robin Maker averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do Side Out or Pickleball Round Robin Maker have ads?
Pickleball Round Robin Maker shows ads; Side Out does not.
Which is updated more often, Side Out or Pickleball Round Robin Maker?
Side Out ships an update fortnightly, and Pickleball Round Robin Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Side Out was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pickleball Round Robin Maker on November 4, 2026.

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