# PB Vision vs Game Maker

The clearest difference is rating: PB Vision at 4.7 against Game Maker's 3.5. PB Vision also leads on ratings volume (138 vs 12) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). Game Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PB Vision sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Game Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

PB Vision holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PB Vision has 138 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of PB Vision's written reviews are positive against 50% of Game Maker's.

PB Vision ships an update every 2 weeks, Game Maker every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PB Vision | Game Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pb-vision/id6467020610/reviews)** | [3.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-maker-pickleball/id6749895657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 171 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pickleball Vision AI Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708051951) | [Pickleball TopCo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649936841) |

## What reviewers say

### PB Vision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pb-vision/id6467020610)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app uses AI to analyze your pickleball game recordings, providing detailed skill ratings and insights. Identify your strengths and weaknesses to improve your game faster and with greater confidence.

**Highlights:** AI-driven game analysis, Actionable skill ratings, Identify strengths and weaknesses, Accelerated game improvement, Detailed player insights

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $49.99 | per month |
| Starter | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium | $399.00 | per year |
| 200 AI Coaching Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 60 Minutes | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5 Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1000 AI Coaching Credits | $39.99 | one-time |
| 300 Minutes | $39.99 | one-time |
| 5000 AI Coaching Credits | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Minutes | $99.99 | one-time |
| 30 Credits | $99.99 | one-time |


### 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:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PB Vision free?

PB Vision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Game Maker free?

Game Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PB Vision or Game Maker?

PB Vision is rated higher. PB Vision averages 4.7 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Game Maker averages 3.5 from 12 ratings.

### Do PB Vision or Game Maker have ads?

PB Vision shows ads; Game Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, PB Vision or Game Maker?

PB Vision ships an update every 2 weeks, and Game Maker every 8 days. Most recently, PB Vision was updated on October 19, 2026 and Game Maker on October 11, 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.*