Comparison

Side Out vs ScoreSwipe

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

ScoreSwipe

Easily track pickleball scores and server status directly from your Apple Watch using intuitive swipe gestures. Quickly set up games, manage scoring, and undo mistakes with a minimalist interface designed for on-court focus.

Highlights
  • Swipe gestures for scoring
  • Track team and opponent scores
  • Server number tracking
  • Undo last rally
  • Quick game setup
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Designed specifically for Apple Watch, ScoreSwipe allows you to keep track of your team's score, your opponent team's score, and the server number, all just using swipe gestures! Main Features: Game Settings: Set up your game in seconds. In just a few taps, you can configure the game score, which team is serving first, and which side you're starting on. Score Tracker: Focus on the game, not the score. Swipe up for when the opponent team wins the rally and swipe down for when your team wins the rally. Accidentally made a mistake? No problem! Simply swipe left to undo the rally. Minimalist Design: Know where each player is on the court. Know the score. Know who is serving. If you made a mistake scoring the last rally, you can easily undo it. Ready to play again? Start a new game right away!

Screenshots

Side Out4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScoreSwipe at 5.0 against Side Out's 4.5. ScoreSwipe also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Side Out's advantage is ratings volume (88 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScoreSwipe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Side Out has 88 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Side Out ships an update fortnightly, ScoreSwipe daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Side Out versus ScoreSwipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSide OutScoreSwipe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (88 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings88 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer205L StudioJames Li

Customer experience

Side Out

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

ScoreSwipe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
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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

ScoreSwipe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Side Out

No in-app purchases

None

ScoreSwipe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Side Out free?
Side Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScoreSwipe free?
ScoreSwipe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Side Out or ScoreSwipe?
ScoreSwipe is rated higher. Side Out averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while ScoreSwipe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Side Out or ScoreSwipe have ads?
Neither Side Out nor ScoreSwipe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Side Out or ScoreSwipe?
Side Out ships an update fortnightly, and ScoreSwipe daily. Most recently, Side Out was updated on October 24, 2026 and ScoreSwipe on October 9, 2026.

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