Comparison

USTA Flex vs BNP Paribas Open Official

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

Head to head
About

USTA Flex

Find and play competitive tennis matches at your level on courts near you. Arrange games flexibly around your schedule and meet new players. Track your progress and improve your game with level-based singles or doubles matches.

Highlights
  • Find level-based tennis matches
  • Flexible scheduling with in-app chat
  • Singles and doubles competition
  • Track match history and progress
  • Utilizes ITF World Tennis Number for matchmaking
  • Organize and enter leagues
Features
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With USTA Flex, you can play tennis at your level on a court near you, whenever it suits you. Get on the court and enjoy friendly, competitive singles or doubles matches. Whatever your level – beginner or advanced – you will play exciting matches, meet new people and improve your game. Flex leagues are taking place all across the US and all year round for adults over the age of 18. Leagues take place in a round-robin or ladder 2.0 format, and a season generally runs for 8 to 12 weeks. You can arrange matches whenever you want – so it’s ideal if you’re looking to compete around your busy lifestyle. Why you should join More tennis: Play 5-7 level-based matches while making new tennis friends Ultimate flexibility: With our in-app chat, scheduling matches around your life has never been easier. Play when you want, where you want Track your progress: Every match is an opportunity to improve your game and improve your WTN rating Features of the USTA Flex app - Find all you need in one place – entering leagues, setting up matches, inputting scores and match history - In-app chat – easily schedule matches with your opponents with individual and group chats - More to come: Set up your own flex leagues and join local events and communities to get the most out of your tennis Not sure of your level of play? No problem – we’ll find the right group for you using your ITF World Tennis Number, so you play opponents at the right level for you. What’s the ITF World Tennis Number? The ITF World Tennis Number is a rating system for all tennis players across the world. It makes it easier for everyone who plays tennis in US to organize and play against opponents of a similar standard. • A worldwide rating system that ranges from 40 (beginner players) to 1 (pro players). • Has separate ratings for Singles and Doubles players • Uses a sophisticated algorithm to calculate your rating and updates it every time you compete • Counts sets and matches played, which means the more you compete, the more accurate your WTN will be Game on! Download the USTA Flex App today and enter a world where more tennis matches are just a tap away. Join our community of passionate players and discover the joy of playing tennis on your terms. Let’s make every match count with USTA Flex!

About

BNP Paribas Open Official

Follow the BNP Paribas Open with live scores, stats, and streaming. Customize your experience with favorite player updates and access essential tournament information for your visit.

Highlights
  • Live scores and match stats
  • Favorite player customization
  • Daily match schedules and results
  • Live match streaming (onsite)
  • Ticket management (buy, transfer, sell)
  • Onsite amenities information
  • Practice court schedules
Features
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Experience the action of the BNP Paribas Open through the all-new official tournament mobile app, a must-have for all fans of Tennis Paradise! Stay up-to-date on all the competition from Indian Wells with live match scores, stats, streaming and news, including the new ‘Favorite Player’ feature that allows fans to customize their app experience with targeted news and notifications for your favorite players on Tour. The app is an essential companion for fans traveling to Indian Wells, with key information to manage tickets and make the most of your time in Tennis Paradise. Features: 1. Live scores and match stats 2. Customizable favorite player feature for targeted news, updates and notifications 3. Daily match schedules, draws and completed match results 4. Live match streaming for fans onsite 5. Buy, transfer, and sell tickets 6. Onsite amenities including entertainment, interactive map, transportation, food and beverage, and more 7. Practice court schedule 8. FAQs 9. Tournament news

Screenshots

USTA Flex4 screens
BNP Paribas Open Official4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: USTA Flex at 4.8 against BNP Paribas Open Official's 3.6. USTA Flex also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). BNP Paribas Open Official's advantage is review sentiment (52% vs 39%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

USTA Flex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 771 and 260 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of USTA Flex's written reviews are positive against 52% of BNP Paribas Open Official's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USTA Flex ships an update every 3 weeks, BNP Paribas Open Official every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
USTA Flex versus BNP Paribas Open Official: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSTA FlexBNP Paribas Open Official
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (771 ratings) — better3.6 (260 ratings)
Positive reviews39.3% of reviews51.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings771 — better260
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUSTAIndian Wells Tennis Garden

Customer experience

USTA Flex

All ratings752 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative50.0%

BNP Paribas Open Official

All ratings260 ratings
Positive63.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative32.3%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative45.2%

User reviews

USTA Flex

From 771 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 👍 Easy to coordinate matches
  • 👍 Easy score entry
  • 👍 Excellent customer service
  • 👍 Flexible scheduling

Room to improve

  • 👎 Not user-friendly
  • 👎 App works inconsistently
  • 👎 Constant notifications
  • 👎 Cannot toggle to see schedule
  • 👎 Score manipulation possible

BNP Paribas Open Official

From 260 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to navigate
  • 👍 Informative and up-to-date
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with tickets
  • 👍 Helpful for first-time attendees
  • 👍 Convenient for planning visits

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Technical difficulties with tickets and login
  • 🚧 Unreliable WiFi connectivity at the venue
  • 💰 Expensive food and drink prices
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
  • 🔍 Difficult to find certain features (e.g., draws, schedules)

Bugs and requests

USTA Flex

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App works when it wants
  • Constant notifications with no messages
  • Cannot toggle back to see schedule
  • WTN score not figured out
  • Unable to login
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  • Cannot sign in with Google SSO
  • Cannot post score
  • Error: could not load data from server
  • Scores could not be inputted
  • Bad at positioning and assignments for ladder matches
  • Trouble to login

Requested features

6 requests
  • Link match times to calendars
  • Calendar in the app
  • Display all scheduled matches
  • Input availability directly
  • Google SSO integration
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  • Match score editing controls

BNP Paribas Open Official

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tickets disappearing from the app
  • Inability to access certain features (e.g., draws, scores)
  • Crashes and freezes, especially during peak usage
  • Location services issues preventing app setup

Requested features

4 requests
  • Easier way to view schedules per court
  • Option to increase font size
  • Ability to check previous day's match scores and draws
  • More comprehensive coverage of women's tournament

In-app purchases

None

USTA Flex

No in-app purchases

None

BNP Paribas Open Official

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USTA Flex free?
USTA Flex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BNP Paribas Open Official free?
BNP Paribas Open Official is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, USTA Flex or BNP Paribas Open Official?
USTA Flex is rated higher. USTA Flex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 771 ratings, while BNP Paribas Open Official averages 3.6 from 260 ratings.
Do USTA Flex or BNP Paribas Open Official have ads?
Neither USTA Flex nor BNP Paribas Open Official shows ads.
Which is updated more often, USTA Flex or BNP Paribas Open Official?
USTA Flex ships an update every 3 weeks, and BNP Paribas Open Official every 2 weeks. Most recently, USTA Flex was updated on October 31, 2026 and BNP Paribas Open Official on October 30, 2026.

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