# Side Out vs PickleLog

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

Both are free to download. PickleLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Side Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

PickleLog 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 4, 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 PickleLog's.

Side Out ships an update fortnightly, PickleLog every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Side Out | PickleLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-out-pickleball/id1671243214/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklelog/id6763415963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [205L Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/453170205) | [Don Mathew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895304196) |

## 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


### PickleLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklelog/id6763415963)

Easily track your pickleball matches and performance. Log games, get player approval for accurate scores, and watch your stats and rating improve. Earn achievements and unlock premium analytics.

**Highlights:** Log matches quickly, Player score approval, Track rating and XP, Earn trophies and achievements, Premium analytics, Leaderboard access

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PickleLog Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PickleLog Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Side Out free?

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

### Is PickleLog free?

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

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

PickleLog is rated higher. Side Out averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while PickleLog averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Side Out or PickleLog have ads?

Neither Side Out nor PickleLog shows ads.

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

Side Out ships an update fortnightly, and PickleLog every 5 days. Most recently, Side Out was updated on October 21, 2026 and PickleLog on October 7, 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.*