# PickleBuddy vs Pickleballtv

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PickleBuddy at 100% against Pickleballtv's 29%. PickleBuddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Pickleballtv's advantage is chart position (#183 vs unranked) and ratings volume (72 vs 9). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pickleballtv sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PickleBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

PickleBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pickleballtv has 72 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PickleBuddy's written reviews are positive against 29% of Pickleballtv's.

PickleBuddy ships an update every 9 days, Pickleballtv every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PickleBuddy | Pickleballtv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklebuddy/id6504848025/reviews)** | [2.9 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleballtv/id6739588861/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 28.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#183** |
| Size | 49 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SudoWorks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786034665) | [Pickleball Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786205196) |

## What reviewers say

### PickleBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklebuddy/id6504848025)

Organize pickleball sessions, manage player RSVPs, and communicate with your group seamlessly. Features include automated waitlists, threaded chat, and recurring session setup to simplify group play.

**Highlights:** Group and session management, Automated waitlists, One-tap RSVPs, Threaded chat with notifications, Recurring session setup, Player announcements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pickleballtv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleballtv/id6739588861)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Stream live and on-demand pickleball matches from professional tournaments. Access instructional videos, lifestyle programming, and in-depth analysis. Enjoy multi-court viewing and DVR features for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Live streaming of professional pickleball matches, On-demand match replays, Instructional videos and expert analysis, Multi-court viewing up to 6 courts, DVR functionality (pause, rewind, replay), Exclusive lifestyle programming

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great experience
- 🚀 Phenomenal app
- 💡 Ability to rewatch points
- 👍 Excellent content and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and issues with reliability
- 🔍 Doesn't show all courts
- 🖥️ Not available on Apple TV
- 📱 Doesn't work well on mobile devices
- 🖼️ Lack of landscape mode on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Minimizing window causes issues
- Difficulty finding specific matches

**Requested features**

- Add Apple TV support
- Implement playback speed controls
- Add offline viewing for past matches
- Improve iPad experience with landscape mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PickleBuddy free?

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

### Is Pickleballtv free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PickleBuddy or Pickleballtv?

PickleBuddy is rated higher. PickleBuddy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pickleballtv averages 2.9 from 72 ratings.

### Do PickleBuddy or Pickleballtv have ads?

Pickleballtv shows ads; PickleBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, PickleBuddy or Pickleballtv?

PickleBuddy ships an update every 9 days, and Pickleballtv every 16 months. Most recently, PickleBuddy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pickleballtv on October 30, 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.*