# Save My Play vs Game Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Save My Play at 4.4 against Game Maker's 3.8. Save My Play also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Game Maker's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Game Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Save My Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

Save My Play holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Save My Play's written reviews are positive against 64% of Game Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Save My Play ships an update every 11 days, Game Maker every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save My Play | Game Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-my-play/id6463352125/reviews)** | [3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-maker-pickleball/id6749895657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 66 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Save My Play, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704257891) | [Pickleball TopCo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649936841) |

## What reviewers say

### Save My Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-my-play/id6463352125)

Instantly save your best sports plays without editing or uploading. Relive and share moments within minutes to gain insights and improve your exercise routine. Requires compatible venue cameras.

**Highlights:** Instant play saving, No editing or uploading, Relive and share plays, Workout insights, Compatible camera integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Game Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-maker-pickleball/id6749895657)

Organize pickleball games, find nearby courts, and connect with players. Create custom game formats, manage groups, and communicate with other players.

**Highlights:** Find nearby games and courts, Connect with players by DUPR, age, gender, Create private groups and chat, Organize games with custom formats, Scramble, Round Robin, King of the Court modes, DUPR rating sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual Access | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save My Play free?

Save My Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Game Maker free?

Game Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Save My Play or Game Maker?

Save My Play is rated higher. Save My Play averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Game Maker averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Save My Play or Game Maker have ads?

Game Maker shows ads; Save My Play does not.

### Which is updated more often, Save My Play or Game Maker?

Save My Play ships an update every 11 days, and Game Maker every 8 days. Most recently, Save My Play was updated on October 27, 2026 and Game Maker 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.*