# PB Vision vs PickleMate

The clearest difference is ads: PickleMate at none against PB Vision's shown. PickleMate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). PB Vision's advantage is ratings volume (141 vs 4) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PB Vision sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and PickleMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PickleMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PB Vision has 141 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PB Vision ships an update every 2 weeks, PickleMate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PB Vision | PickleMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pb-vision/id6467020610/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklemate/id6760269168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pickleball Vision AI Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708051951) | [FIDVI SHAJI SHEREEF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878486315) |

## What reviewers say

### PB Vision

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

**Currently charting:** #196 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 |


### PickleMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklemate/id6760269168)

This app simplifies pickleball scorekeeping with voice commands and automatic announcements. It can announce the score aloud and indicate who serves next, keeping games flowing smoothly. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced features like Apple Watch integration and player stat tracking.

**Highlights:** Automatic scorekeeping, Voice command control, Audio score announcements, Next server indication, Bluetooth speaker support, Apple Watch app (Pro), Player stat tracking (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PickleMate Pro Support | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PB Vision free?

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

### Is PickleMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PB Vision or PickleMate?

PickleMate is rated higher. PB Vision averages 4.7 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while PickleMate averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do PB Vision or PickleMate have ads?

PB Vision shows ads; PickleMate does not.

### Which is updated more often, PB Vision or PickleMate?

PB Vision ships an update every 2 weeks, and PickleMate weekly. Most recently, PB Vision was updated on October 23, 2026 and PickleMate on October 10, 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.*