Comparison

Side Out vs PicklOne

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

PicklOne

This app helps pickleball players and organizers enhance their game. It allows users to find players, track scores and performance metrics, and build communities. Clubs can manage events, leagues, and player development with detailed insights.

Highlights
  • Find players by skill level
  • Score matches live
  • Track match history and trends
  • Measure performance and intensity
  • Build player ratings
  • Organize leagues and events
  • Share results socially
Features
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# PicklOne for Players Play smarter. Compete better. Track your game. PicklOne is the all-in-one pickleball platform for players to score matches, organize games, track performance, and share highlights. ## Features • Record and share your match videos • Find players near you by skill level • Join local games, clubs, and pickleball communities • Create private or public game sessions • Play Round Robins, Rule The Court, Open Play, and custom formats • Score matches live on iPhone or Apple Watch • Track match history, ratings, wins, and performance trends • Measure movement intensity and footwork activity • Upload and share PicklShots and match highlights • Build your player profile and competitive history • Share scores, stats, and results socially Whether you're playing casually or competitively, PicklOne helps you organize better games and improve over time. # PicklOne for Clubs & Communities Run organized, competitive pickleball without the manual work. PicklOne helps clubs and communities manage players, organize sessions, track matches, and create fair, engaging gameplay experiences. ## Features • Create and manage club communities • Organize Open Play, leagues, Round Robins, and events • Run Rule The Court and rotating game formats • Match players by skill level and ratings • Manage player queues, rotations, and participation • Track live scores and match results • View rankings, stats, and club activity • Support player development with performance insights • Build stronger and more engaged communities Perfect for clubs, leagues, pickleball facilities, and local organizers. # Subscriptions PicklOne offers auto-renewable subscriptions for premium features. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://picklone.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Side Out4 screens
PicklOne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Side Out at none against PicklOne's 2. Side Out also leads on ratings volume (88 vs 8). PicklOne's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PicklOne sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Side Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PicklOne 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 8, 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 100% of PicklOne's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Side Out ships an update fortnightly, PicklOne weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Side Out versus PicklOne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSide OutPicklOne
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (88 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88 — better8
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer205L Studioshivang chopra

Customer experience

Side Out

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

PicklOne

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
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
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
Show 33 more
  • 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

PicklOne

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Side Out

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PicklOne

Subscriptions2
  • PicklOne Pro Access Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • PicklOne Club Monthly$49.991 Month

Questions

Is Side Out free?
Side Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PicklOne free?
PicklOne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Side Out or PicklOne?
PicklOne is rated higher. Side Out averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while PicklOne averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Side Out or PicklOne have ads?
Neither Side Out nor PicklOne shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Side Out or PicklOne?
Side Out ships an update fortnightly, and PicklOne weekly. Most recently, Side Out was updated on October 24, 2026 and PicklOne on October 24, 2026.

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