Pelota. vs athme
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pelota.
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Cycling and running are far more than just modes of transportation; they're a way of life that connects people, fosters community, and creates lasting memories. Pelota is designed to bring these elements together, enhancing your passion for the sport. With Pelota, you can effortlessly connect with fellow enthusiasts, join local communities, and stay up-to-date on group rides and runs happening near you. Our app makes it easy to create and customize events tailored to your preferences, allowing you to invite like-minded individuals to join you. Pelota’s intuitive interface, GPS integration, and automatic event suggestions based on your location streamline the process of planning, coordinating, and participating—all from your phone. Whether you're riding solo or with a group, Pelota helps you elevate your cycling and running experiences to the next level.
athme
This app connects you with local sports communities to easily join pickup games and discover new activities. It facilitates social connections, allows community input on scheduling, and rewards users for trying new sports and maintaining activity streaks.
- Join pickup sports games
- Discover new sports
- Connect with other players
- Community-driven scheduling
- Earn rewards for activity
- Vetted hosts for organized sessions
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athme is the fastest way to play sports and meet people. Choose from 12+ sports, find a game near you, book your spot in seconds and just show up. No team, no equipment, no problem. Looking for things to do in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Malmö, Lund, Valencia or Bratislava? Play sport with locals, students and newcomers every week. It is one of the easiest ways to make friends in a new city. PLAY ANY SPORT Football, padel, volleyball, beach volleyball, basketball, pickleball, badminton, running, bouldering, cycling, handball, table tennis, chess and fitness. All levels welcome, from first-timers to regulars. JOIN ALONE, LEAVE WITH FRIENDS Every game has a host who organises the event, brings the equipment, makes fair teams and makes sure everyone feels welcome. Follow the players you meet, chat in the event and plan your next match together. HOST YOUR OWN GAMES Love bringing people together? Become an athme host. Create events for your sport, build your own community and earn coins through host quests. YOU VOTE, WE ORGANISE Tell us what you want to play in the weekly poll. We book the court, find the host and set it up. You just turn up and play. PLAY MORE, PLAY FREE Complete quests, keep your weekly streak and try new sports to earn coins. Use them to join your next games for free. Coin bundles save you up to 20%. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the map and find a game near you 2. Book with coins or card, bring a friend, or join the waiting list 3. Show up, play and meet new people More than 7,000 people have already joined athme. Questions? office@athmeapp.eu · athmeapp.eu
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pelota. at every 6 days against athme's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pelota. ships an update every 6 days, athme fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pelota. | athme |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MergeIT ApS | athme ApS |
In-app purchases
Pelota.
No in-app purchases
athme
No in-app purchases








