My DUPR Coach vs Dink Around
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My DUPR Coach
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.
- On-demand DUPR rating
- Remote or in-person assessments
- Skill scoring by credentialed coach
- No match logging required
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Whether you're new to pickleball or chasing your next level, My DUPR Coach helps you get your DUPR and reach your goals. Get DUPR-Rated – No Match Logging Needed Exclusively for players without a DUPR, connect with a credentialed DUPR Coach who will assess your gameplay—remotely or in-person—and assign you an official DUPR, valid for tournaments, leagues, and open play. Why Players Love It: - On-demand DUPR Rating - In-person or video assessments - Skill scoring from a credentialed DUPR Coach Download the app, connect with your coach, and start your DUPR journey! Questions or feedback? Email us at support@duprcoach.com
Dink Around
Easily find, join, and organize pickleball games and events. Connect with local clubs, sync your DUPR rating, and manage payments securely. Stay updated with real-time notifications for all your pickleball activities.
- Find and join pickleball games
- Organize games and tournaments
- Sync DUPR ratings automatically
- Join local pickleball clubs
- Real-time event notifications
- Secure in-app payments
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Dink Around is the easiest way to find, join, and organize pickleball games. Built by players, for players — from your first open play to competitive league nights. FIND YOUR NEXT GAME Browse upcoming games and events near you in a clean list or calendar view. Filter by club, date, or DUPR level so you only see games that fit your play. JOIN IN ONE TAP See exactly who's playing, how many spots are left, and what it costs — then join instantly. Game full? Hop on the waitlist and get promoted automatically when a spot opens. YOUR DUPR RATING, ALWAYS IN SYNC Connect your DUPR account to show verified singles and doubles ratings on your profile, unlock level-restricted games, and keep your ratings synced automatically. CLUBS & COMMUNITY Join local clubs, see club events in one place, and meet players at your level. Every event has a built-in group chat for coordinating rides, gear, and game-day plans. STAY IN THE LOOP Real-time notifications for waitlist promotions, court changes, chat messages, and payment confirmations — so you never miss a game. SIMPLE, SECURE PAYMENTS Pay for your spot securely and keep a full payment history with receipts, refunds, and per-event details right in your profile. FOR ORGANIZERS Create games in seconds, cap players by number or DUPR range, manage waitlists automatically, schedule recurring sessions, and run round robins and tournaments. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: support@dinkaround.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dink Around at none against My DUPR Coach's 3. Dink Around also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). My DUPR Coach's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. My DUPR Coach sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Dink Around asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dink Around 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
My DUPR Coach ships an update monthly, Dink Around every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My DUPR Coach | Dink Around |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.8K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | My Journey Pickleball, Inc | David David |
Customer experience
My DUPR Coach
Dink Around
Bugs and requests
My DUPR Coach
Reported bugs
6 issues- 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
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- Video upload size restrictions too restrictive
Requested features
7 requests- 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
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- Better app navigation and user interface improvements
- Direct customer support contact options
Dink Around
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
My DUPR Coach
- Monthly$29.991 Month
- On-Demand DUPR Rating$49.991 Year
- My DUPR Coach Gift$99.99
Dink Around
No in-app purchases
