# PlayTime Scheduler vs RECS Pickleball

The clearest difference is rating: RECS Pickleball at 5.0 against PlayTime Scheduler's 4.5. RECS Pickleball also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). PlayTime Scheduler's advantage is ratings volume (257 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayTime Scheduler sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. RECS Pickleball asks for nothing beyond the download.

RECS Pickleball holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayTime Scheduler has 257 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayTime Scheduler | RECS Pickleball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playtime-scheduler/id6504500852/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recs-pickleball/id6745171599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **257** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayTime Scheduler LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752579334) | [CourtReserve](https://appshunter.io/developer/1392556574) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayTime Scheduler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playtime-scheduler/id6504500852)

Organize pickleball games and connect with local players. Easily find or create sessions, communicate with others, and discover new courts. Offers a free tier with optional premium features for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Accurate play calendars, Easy session sign-up, Custom notifications, Player communication tools, Community features, Court maps and directories

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User | $29.99 | per year |
| Power User | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium to Power Upgrade | $10.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and organize pickleball games
- 🚀 Efficient scheduling and communication features
- 💡 Useful for both casual and competitive players
- 🌍 Works well across multiple locations and clubs
- 🗓️ Allows scheduling up to 90 days in advance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or glitches reported
- 💡 Requests for more advanced features like round-robin and ladder leagues

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezing issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Round robin and ladder league functionality
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- Expanded communication options (e.g., video chat)


### RECS Pickleball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recs-pickleball/id6745171599)

This app connects users to a network of sports clubs in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in pickleball and padel. Members can reserve courts, book lessons, and join group activities like clinics and round robins.

**Highlights:** Club membership, Court reservations, Lesson booking, Group session sign-ups, Pickleball and Padel focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayTime Scheduler free?

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

### Is RECS Pickleball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlayTime Scheduler or RECS Pickleball?

RECS Pickleball is rated higher. PlayTime Scheduler averages 4.5 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while RECS Pickleball averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PlayTime Scheduler or RECS Pickleball have ads?

Neither PlayTime Scheduler nor RECS Pickleball shows ads.

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