Comparison

Matched Point Tennis vs Category 5 Pickleball

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

Head to head
About

Matched Point Tennis

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Matched Point helps tennis and pickleball players find opponents, organize matches, manage teams and leagues, and stay connected with their local playing community. Find players near you Discover players by location, sport, rating, match type, and playing preferences. View profiles, invite players to connect, and build your local network. Create and manage matches Set up singles, doubles, and mixed doubles matches with flexible scheduling, invitations, match details, and score tracking for tennis and pickleball. Groups, teams, and leagues Join or manage groups, teams, and leagues from one place. Follow schedules, rosters, standings, announcements, and match activity across the organized play you care about. Sport-aware ratings and preferences Manage tennis and pickleball preferences, ratings, match types, profile visibility, search preferences, and notification settings so other players can find the right match with you. Chat and stay connected Message players and groups directly inside the app so match planning and team communication stay organized. Profile and match history Track your profile, match history, match statistics, invites, blocked players, and account settings through a cleaner, more polished interface. Built for multi-sport play This version introduces a major visual refresh across the app, improved score workflows, stronger team match handling, and the foundation for Matched Point as a tennis and pickleball community platform. Privacy Policy: https://matchedpoint.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://matchedpoint.com/terms.html EULA: https://matchedpoint.com/eula.html

About

Category 5 Pickleball

This sports app connects players for pickleball activities. Easily reserve courts, join open play, and register for leagues and tournaments. Find your community and stay updated on all club events.

Highlights
  • Court reservations
  • Open play sessions
  • League and tournament registration
  • Schedule tracking
  • Player community connection
  • Event updates
Features
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Category 5 Pickleball — Your Home Court Connection New to the game or ready to compete — we’ll meet you where you are and get you in the mix. Welcome to Cat 5 — where community meets competition. Whether you’re here for open play, leagues, tournaments, or just to find your crew, our app puts everything you need in one place. With the Cat 5 app, you can: • Reserve courts and join open play sessions • Register for leagues, events, and tournaments • Track schedules and upcoming programs • Connect with players in your community • Stay updated on everything happening at Cat 5 From your first game to your most competitive matches, this is your home base. Your courts. Your crew. 24/7.

Screenshots

Matched Point Tennis4 screens
Category 5 Pickleball2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Category 5 Pickleball at none against Matched Point Tennis's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Matched Point Tennis sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Category 5 Pickleball asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matched Point Tennis ships an update weekly, Category 5 Pickleball every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Matched Point Tennis versus Category 5 Pickleball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatched Point TennisCategory 5 Pickleball
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (31 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—31 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyatt Apps, LLCPINGPOD INC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Matched Point Tennis

Subscriptions4
  • Matched Point Advantage1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Matched Point Advantage Plus1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Matched Point Advantage1 Year trial$19.991 Year
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  • Matched Point Advantage Plus1 Year trial$34.991 Year
None

Category 5 Pickleball

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Matched Point Tennis free?
Matched Point Tennis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Category 5 Pickleball free?
Category 5 Pickleball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Matched Point Tennis or Category 5 Pickleball have ads?
Both Matched Point Tennis and Category 5 Pickleball show ads.
Which is updated more often, Matched Point Tennis or Category 5 Pickleball?
Matched Point Tennis ships an update weekly, and Category 5 Pickleball every 2 weeks. Most recently, Matched Point Tennis was updated on October 12, 2026 and Category 5 Pickleball on October 19, 2026.

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