# Side Out vs PicklOne

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.

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.

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.

Side Out ships an update fortnightly, PicklOne weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Side Out | PicklOne |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-out-pickleball/id1671243214/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklone/id6751553427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [205L Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/453170205) | [shivang chopra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831604087) |

## What reviewers say

### Side Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-out-pickleball/id1671243214)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fluid app performance
- 💡 Fully customizable rules
- 👍 Uncomplicated and works
- 👍 Syncs to watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not intuitive swipes
- 🐛 Watch crown rotation issues
- 🐛 Player name input greyed out
- 🐛 App closes randomly on watch
- 🐛 Workout app integration clunky

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Tennis app or section
- Set up on phone, control on watch
- In-game timer
- Disable Watch crown rotation
- Microphone control for player names


### PicklOne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklone/id6751553427)

This app is a comprehensive platform for pickleball enthusiasts to score matches, organize games, track performance, and share highlights. It helps players improve their game and connect with local communities, while also assisting clubs in managing events and player engagement.

**Highlights:** Score matches live on iPhone or Apple Watch, Find players by skill level, Organize local games and clubs, Track match history and performance trends, Record and share match videos, Create private or public game sessions, Measure movement intensity

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PicklOne Pro Access Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| PicklOne Club Monthly | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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 November 3, 2026 and PicklOne on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*