# PPBRVA vs Barlay

The clearest difference is ads: Barlay at none against PPBRVA's shown. Barlay also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). PPBRVA's advantage is ratings volume (217 vs 4). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 PPBRVA against 5.0 for Barlay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PPBRVA has 217 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PPBRVA ships an update every 3 weeks, Barlay weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PPBRVA | Barlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppbrva/id6475484754/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barlay/id6808058551/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **217** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PINGPOD INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624080489) | [TCJ LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808058553) |

## What reviewers say

### PPBRVA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppbrva/id6475484754)

This app serves as a convenient booking system for a dedicated pickleball facility. Users can reserve courts, open play sessions, lessons, and clinics. It also allows for account management and sharing favorite replays.

**Highlights:** Book available courts, Reserve open play sessions, Filter events by skill level, Book lessons and clinics, Manage account information, Share favorite replays

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Barlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barlay/id6808058551)

Engage in sports bar games with real odds on live and upcoming matches. Build plays, track them live, and win venue-specific food and discounts. It's a free way to enhance your sports bar experience.

**Highlights:** Check in at participating venues, Build plays from real sports odds, Follow live game progress, Compete on venue leaderboards, Unlock and redeem venue rewards, Venue owner tools for rewards and messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PPBRVA free?

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

### Is Barlay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PPBRVA or Barlay?

Barlay is rated higher. PPBRVA averages 4.9 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while Barlay averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do PPBRVA or Barlay have ads?

PPBRVA shows ads; Barlay does not.

### Which is updated more often, PPBRVA or Barlay?

PPBRVA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Barlay weekly. Most recently, PPBRVA was updated on November 8, 2026 and Barlay on November 6, 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.*