# My DUPR Coach vs PKL™

The clearest difference is ads: My DUPR Coach at none against PKL™'s shown. My DUPR Coach also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0.0). PKL™'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My DUPR Coach sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and PKL™ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PKL™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My DUPR Coach has 1.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of My DUPR Coach's written reviews are positive against 100% of PKL™'s.

My DUPR Coach ships an update monthly, PKL™ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My DUPR Coach | PKL™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-dupr-coach/id6448926937/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pkl/id6479965045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [My Journey Pickleball, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686958968) | [PKL.co LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737696855) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PKL™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pkl/id6479965045)

Organize pickleball matches with friends, track your progress on leaderboards, and improve your skills with trend reports and training resources. Connect with the community through profiles and social feeds, earning badges for your achievements.

**Highlights:** Easy match creation with friends, Local, regional, and national leaderboards, Performance trend reports, Achievement badges, Personal profiles and social feed, Training resources and blogs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PKL Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PKL Yearly - Pro Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My DUPR Coach free?

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

### Is PKL™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My DUPR Coach or PKL™?

PKL™ is rated higher. My DUPR Coach averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while PKL™ averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do My DUPR Coach or PKL™ have ads?

PKL™ shows ads; My DUPR Coach does not.

### Which is updated more often, My DUPR Coach or PKL™?

My DUPR Coach ships an update monthly, and PKL™ every 2 weeks. Most recently, My DUPR Coach was updated on November 3, 2026 and PKL™ on November 4, 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.*