# Score Pickleball vs Paddle + Par

The clearest difference is ads: Score Pickleball at none against Paddle + Par's shown. Score Pickleball also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Paddle + Par's advantage is ratings volume (294 vs 18) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Score Pickleball against 4.9 for Paddle + Par. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paddle + Par has 294 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Score Pickleball's written reviews are positive against 100% of Paddle + Par's.

Score Pickleball ships an update monthly, Paddle + Par every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Score Pickleball | Paddle + Par |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-pickleball/id6462967831/reviews)** | [4.9 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-plus-par/id6739508843/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **294** |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SCORE PICKLEBALL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703703784) | [PINGPOD INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624080489) |

## What reviewers say

### Score Pickleball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-pickleball/id6462967831)

Easily score pickleball games, manage leagues, and track player progress. Features include fair round robin scheduling, event management, and social connections with other players. Elevate your competitive and social pickleball experience.

**Highlights:** Effortless game scoring, League and event management, Fair round robin scheduling, Trophy and badge system, Player progress tracking, Connect with local players

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Paddle + Par

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-plus-par/id6739508843)

This app provides access to indoor pickleball and golf facilities. Users can book courts and simulators, invite friends, and participate in various sports activities. It also offers opportunities for lessons, leagues, and competitive events.

**Highlights:** Book pickleball courts, Book golf simulators, Book table tennis courts, Digital scorekeeping and instant replay, Multi-sport golf simulators, Invite friends, Join leagues and tournaments

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Score Pickleball free?

Score Pickleball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Paddle + Par free?

Paddle + Par is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Score Pickleball or Paddle + Par?

Score Pickleball is rated higher. Score Pickleball averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Paddle + Par averages 4.9 from 294 ratings.

### Do Score Pickleball or Paddle + Par have ads?

Paddle + Par shows ads; Score Pickleball does not.

### Which is updated more often, Score Pickleball or Paddle + Par?

Score Pickleball ships an update monthly, and Paddle + Par every 3 weeks. Most recently, Score Pickleball was updated on October 20, 2026 and Paddle + Par on October 28, 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.*