# Pickleball Drills vs PickleWatch

The clearest difference is monetization model: PickleWatch at freemium against Pickleball Drills's subscription. PickleWatch also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pickleball Drills's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (312 vs 55). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pickleball Drills sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and PickleWatch sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pickleball Drills holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pickleball Drills has 312 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Pickleball Drills's written reviews are positive against 82% of PickleWatch's.

Pickleball Drills ships an update every 6 days, PickleWatch weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pickleball Drills | PickleWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleball-drills/id6445845357/reviews)** | [4.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklewatch-track-pickleball/id6743818899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **312** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 172 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0.2** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pickleball Playbook LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674159187) | [George Yameen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804315879) |

## 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


### PickleWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklewatch-track-pickleball/id6743818899)

This app transforms your Apple Watch into a pickleball coach, providing real-time swing analysis and personalized feedback. Track your shots, monitor progress, and receive smart tips to improve your game without needing your phone.

**Highlights:** Real-time swing analysis, Instant color-coded feedback, Automatic shot detection, Personalized coaching tips, Comprehensive performance tracking, Progress and speed analysis, Watch-only experience

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Tier Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PickleWatch Pro – Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PickleWatch Pro – yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro_Lifetime_PickleWatch | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Instant feedback on swings
- 💡 Helpful for improving game
- 🎉 Enjoyable to use
- 📊 Provides useful data and analytics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with recording swings accurately
- 🤔 Unclear instructions for left-handed users

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent swing recording
- Compatibility issues with certain Apple Watch models

**Requested features**

- More advanced analytics and tracking features
- Compatibility with other fitness devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pickleball Drills free?

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

### Is PickleWatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pickleball Drills or PickleWatch?

Pickleball Drills is rated higher. Pickleball Drills averages 4.8 out of 5 from 312 ratings, while PickleWatch averages 4.6 from 55 ratings.

### Do Pickleball Drills or PickleWatch have ads?

Pickleball Drills shows ads; PickleWatch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pickleball Drills or PickleWatch?

Pickleball Drills ships an update every 6 days, and PickleWatch weekly. Most recently, Pickleball Drills was updated on October 30, 2026 and PickleWatch on October 30, 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.*