Pickleball Drills vs Da Dink Files
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pickleball Drills
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.
- 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
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The Pickleball Drills App by Pickleball Playbook is designed to help you improve your game every single day, no matter your level. With new drills uploaded monthly and videos for each drill, you’ll have the ability to work on what you want, when you want. No partner to drill with? No problem. We’ve got you covered with wall drills you can do at home, or ball machine drills you can do on the court. Gone are the days of wondering what drill to do to help you improve your dinks, drops, drives, volleys, and more. HOW TO JOIN & ACCESS THE PICKLEBALL DRILLS APP Download the App and subscribe to the Pro Membership or Basic Membership for unlimited access to all trainings and drills. PERKS Join the private Facebook group. Here you will get access to exclusive giveaways, trainings, and pickleball tips. DRILLS Each drill will take 30 to 60 minutes and will provide players with repetition & the mental skills needed for match play. Each drill includes video instruction and pro tips from some of the best players in the world! FEATURES "Drop" into trainings that help you improve your game every day, every day, every day, including the following: Beginner (1.0-3.49) Intermediate (3.5-4.49) Advanced (4.5+)
Da Dink Files
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Every game tells a story. Da Dink Files helps pickleball players track their games, understand their performance, and uncover the details that can help them play smarter. Whether you're playing open rec, league matches, or tournaments, Da Dink Files gives you one place to keep a record of your pickleball journey. TRACK YOUR GAMES Log the details that matter, including: • Final scores • Partners and opponents • Where you played • Game type and format • Notes about your performance • Things you want to improve • Observations about other players • Mental and physical notes from the game BUILD YOUR PICKLEBALL HISTORY Instead of letting games disappear from memory, build a searchable history of who you played, how you performed, and how your game changes over time. KNOW YOUR GAME Wins and losses only tell part of the story. Da Dink Files helps you look deeper at your matches so you can recognize patterns, remember what worked, identify areas to improve, and make more informed decisions the next time you step onto the court. PLAY WITH PEOPLE, NOT JUST NUMBERS Keep track of your partners and opponents and build a better picture of your experiences against different players and playing styles. FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS As your game history grows, Da Dink Files gives you a clearer view of your pickleball journey - from individual games to long-term trends. Whether you're trying to compete at a higher level or simply become a smarter recreational player, keeping better records gives you more to learn from. There’s more in every game. Da Dink Files helps you find it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Da Dink Files at none against Pickleball Drills's 3. Da Dink Files also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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
Both are free to download. Pickleball Drills sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Da Dink Files asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pickleball Drills | Da Dink Files |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (303 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 303 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pickleball Playbook LLC | Skip Studios |
Bugs and requests
Pickleball Drills
Reported bugs
3 issues- Scheduler does not work
- Login issues and app not working
- Billing and cancellation problems
Requested features
2 requests- Dark mode option
- More strategy-focused content
Da Dink Files
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pickleball Drills
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Biannual Subscription7 Days trial$89.996 Months
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$149.991 Year
Da Dink Files
No in-app purchases
Questions
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