# Side Out vs MatchSynq

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Side Out at none against MatchSynq's 2. Side Out also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (88 vs 5). MatchSynq's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MatchSynq sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Side Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

MatchSynq 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 5, 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 MatchSynq's.

Side Out ships an update fortnightly, MatchSynq every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Side Out | MatchSynq |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-out-pickleball/id1671243214/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchsynq/id6758561571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [205L Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/453170205) | [Luke Mathisen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873649132) |

## 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


### MatchSynq

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchsynq/id6758561571)

Effortlessly manage pickleball game rotations for groups of 4-24 players. Ensures fair playtime, skill-balanced courts, and partner variety with an advanced scheduling engine. Plan events, track RSVPs, and log scores seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Fair playtime rotations, Skill-balanced courts, Partner variety, Event RSVP tracking, Live scoring, Session recaps

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Side Out free?

Side Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MatchSynq free?

MatchSynq is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Side Out or MatchSynq?

MatchSynq is rated higher. Side Out averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while MatchSynq averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Side Out or MatchSynq have ads?

Neither Side Out nor MatchSynq shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Side Out or MatchSynq?

Side Out ships an update fortnightly, and MatchSynq every 4 months. Most recently, Side Out was updated on October 24, 2026 and MatchSynq on October 21, 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.*