# Pickleball Drills vs My DUPR Coach

The clearest difference is monetization model: My DUPR Coach at free with in-app purchases against Pickleball Drills's subscription. My DUPR Coach also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 303). Pickleball Drills's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (87% vs 72%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pickleball Drills sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and My DUPR Coach sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pickleball Drills against 4.8 for My DUPR Coach. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 303 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Pickleball Drills's written reviews are positive against 72% of My DUPR Coach's.

Pickleball Drills ships an update every 6 days, My DUPR Coach monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pickleball Drills | My DUPR Coach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleball-drills/id6445845357/reviews) | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-dupr-coach/id6448926937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 303 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 72.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 172 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0.2 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pickleball Playbook LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674159187) | [My Journey Pickleball, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686958968) |

## What reviewers say

### Pickleball Drills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleball-drills/id6445845357)

Enhance your pickleball skills with daily drills and video instruction. Access a library of routines for all levels, including solo options for home or court practice. Improve your dinks, drops, volleys, and more with expert guidance.

**Highlights:** Daily pickleball drills, Video instruction for each drill, Drills for all skill levels, Solo practice drills (wall/ball machine), Improve dinks, drops, and volleys, Monthly new drill uploads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Biannual Subscription | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome drills
- 👍 Easy to find & incorporate drills
- 👍 Great drills and instructions
- 👍 Helpful for improving game
- 👍 Organized well and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scheduler does not work
- 🐛 Login issues and app not working
- 🐛 Billing and cancellation problems
- 💡 Need more strategy-focused content
- 🔒 No captions for deaf/hard of hearing players

**Reported bugs**

- Scheduler does not work
- Login issues and app not working
- Billing and cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More strategy-focused content


### My DUPR Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-dupr-coach/id6448926937)

This app helps pickleball players of all levels get an official DUPR rating without needing to log matches. Connect with a credentialed coach for remote or in-person assessments to achieve your desired skill level.

**Highlights:** On-demand DUPR rating, Remote or in-person assessments, Skill scoring by credentialed coach, No match logging required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| On-Demand DUPR Rating | $49.99 | per year |
| My DUPR Coach Gift | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👨‍🏫 Expert coaching from professional players
- 📈 Measurable improvement in game performance
- 💬 Personalized, targeted feedback on technique
- 🤝 Supportive and encouraging coaching environment
- 💰 Reasonable pricing for professional coaching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video upload functionality issues and failures
- 📹 Severe video length limitations (2 minutes)
- ⏱️ Long wait times for feedback (4+ days)
- 🚫 Poor customer support responsiveness
- ❌ Inconsistent feedback quality and depth

**Reported bugs**

- Video upload fails or gets rejected after initial acceptance
- Screen must remain on during upload or process fails
- System accepts video but later rejects it without explanation
- Subscription cancellation requests not processed
- Continued billing after cancellation requests

**Requested features**

- Longer video submission limits (more than 2 minutes)
- Multiple video uploads per session
- Faster feedback turnaround time
- Detailed written commentary with numerical ratings
- Easier subscription management and cancellation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pickleball Drills free?

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

### Is My DUPR Coach free?

My DUPR Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pickleball Drills or My DUPR Coach?

Pickleball Drills and My DUPR Coach are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 303 and 1.5K ratings respectively.

### Do Pickleball Drills or My DUPR Coach have ads?

Pickleball Drills shows ads; My DUPR Coach does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pickleball Drills or My DUPR Coach?

Pickleball Drills ships an update every 6 days, and My DUPR Coach monthly. Most recently, Pickleball Drills was updated on September 20, 2026 and My DUPR Coach on September 24, 2026.

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