Pickle Pointer vs Matchkeeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pickle Pointer
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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.
Matchkeeper
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This iPhone and iWatch app is designed to teach you how to keep score and keep up with the whether you are serve one or two in doubles. The history of the matches you have played are kept on you iPhone and you keep score on your Apple iWatch which synchronizes the information through your iCloud account to your iPhone. You also have the ability to connect your iPhone to a TV or monitor device using a lighting to HDMI adapter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pickle Pointer at Free against Matchkeeper's $1.99. Pickle Pointer also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Pickle Pointer is free to download; Matchkeeper costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pickle Pointer ships an update every 11 months, Matchkeeper every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pickle Pointer | Matchkeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SoftCP Inc. | Steve Wisner |
In-app purchases
Pickle Pointer
No in-app purchases
Matchkeeper
No in-app purchases
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