Comparison

Pickle Pointer vs Picklely

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pickle Pointer

Features
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Pickle Pointer lets you keep the score of a pickle ball match using your phone or watch. Spectators can see scores of ongoing matches in real-time. It can be used in stand-alone mode or with the Bracket Ace tournament app. Using Pickle Pointer with the Bracket Ace tournament software unlocks the power of the app. Scan a QR code from Bracket Ace to set up a match on Pickle Pointer. When the match finishes, Bracket Ace automatically updates the tournament brackets.

About

Picklely

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Introducing Picklely - Your Premier Pickleball Score Tracker! Are you tired of keeping track of scores with pen and paper or struggling to remember the game progress during your pickleball matches? Say hello to Picklely, your new best friend on the court! With Picklely, tracking the current score of your matches has never been easier. Effortless Score Tracking: Picklely simplifies the scorekeeping process to the max. No more confusing scorecards or arguments about the current score. Just a quick glance at your wrist, and you'll know exactly where your game stands. Keep Tabs on Your Progress: Whether you're a casual player or a serious athlete, Picklely helps you stay in the zone. Monitor the score effortlessly and concentrate on winning each point. Visual Score Display: Our intuitive interface displays the scores clearly and dynamically. Privacy-First: Your match data is yours alone. Picklely prioritizes your privacy and doesn't collect unnecessary information. Say goodbye to scorekeeping headaches and focus on what you do best - playing pickleball. Download Picklely now, and take your game to the next level with effortless score tracking on your Watch. Game on!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pickle Pointer at Free against Picklely's $1.99. Picklely's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pickle Pointer is free to download; Picklely costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pickle Pointer ships an update every 11 months, Picklely fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Pickle Pointer versus Picklely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickle PointerPicklely
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftCP Inc.Marcelo Laprea

In-app purchases

None

Pickle Pointer

No in-app purchases

None

Picklely

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pickle Pointer free?
Pickle Pointer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Picklely free?
Picklely costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pickle Pointer or Picklely have ads?
Neither Pickle Pointer nor Picklely shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pickle Pointer or Picklely?
Pickle Pointer ships an update every 11 months, and Picklely fortnightly. Most recently, Pickle Pointer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Picklely on October 10, 2026.

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