Side Out vs Pickle Planet
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
Pickle Planet
Read full descriptionHide full description
Welcome to the official Pickle Planet app, your all-in-one hub for pickleball in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Reserve courts, join open play sessions, register for leagues and tournaments, connect with other players, and stay up to date with everything happening at Pickle Planet. Whether you're new to pickleball, looking for competitive matches, or simply want to enjoy a fun game with friends, the Pickle Planet app makes it easy to manage your entire pickleball experience in one place. FEATURES: • Book and manage pickleball court reservations • Join open play sessions and meet new players • Register for leagues, tournaments, clinics, and events • Connect with the local pickleball community • Manage memberships and player profiles • Stay informed with club news, announcements, and schedules • Track upcoming activities and events • Enjoy a convenient way to access your favorite pickleball club Download the official Pickle Planet app today, powered by OpenCourt!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Side Out at fortnightly against Pickle Planet's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Side Out ships an update fortnightly, Pickle Planet every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Side Out | Pickle Planet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (88 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 88 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 205L Studio | OpenCourt, Inc. |
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 moreShow fewer
- 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
Show 33 moreShow fewer
- 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
Pickle Planet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Side Out
No in-app purchases
Pickle Planet
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Side Out free?
Is Pickle Planet free?
Do Side Out or Pickle Planet have ads?
Which is updated more often, Side Out or Pickle Planet?
Other comparisons
