ActivityBuddy vs PicklePals
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ActivityBuddy
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App for booking Activity Group sessions at the Club, School and Holiday Camps. Members can enroll themselves and family members in the app. Members can add any of family members to the individual sessions and make payment using Stripes, BACS. Discount features - Early Payment, Sibling, Full Course, One Off, etc. New version is much of more interactive. Member should be able to send notification to coach from App itself. Two way communication within the app between coach and member.
PicklePals
Easily discover, book, and manage pickleball games and sessions. Connect with local clubs and players, track your bookings, and join sessions suited to your skill level. Spend less time organizing and more time on the court.
- Discover local pickleball clubs and sessions
- Book spots in upcoming games
- Manage all your bookings in one place
- Join sessions for all skill levels
- Flexible payment options
- Waitlist functionality for full sessions
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PicklePals makes it simple to discover, book, and manage your pickleball games, whether you are a beginner, a seasoned player, or somewhere in between. With just a few taps, you can find local clubs, reserve your spot in upcoming sessions, and track your bookings all in one place. No more back-and-forth messages or waiting lists that leave you guessing. PicklePals keeps it organized so you can focus on what matters: playing pickleball. Why PicklePals? Easy Booking: Reserve pickleball sessions at your local club in seconds All Levels Welcome: Join beginner, drills, advanced, or open play sessions that suit your skill level Smart Scheduling: See session details, track capacity, and manage recurring bookings effortlessly Flexible Payments: Pay securely with card, cash, or use account credits. Save cards for faster checkout Community Powered: Connect with clubs and players who share your passion for pickleball Waitlist Made Simple: Join the waitlist when a session is full and get notified if a spot opens Perfect for Players and Clubs PicklePals is designed for both players and clubs. Players get a seamless booking experience, while clubs save time managing schedules and payments. Whether you are chasing your first rally or competing at an advanced level, PicklePals helps you spend less time organizing and more time on the court. Download PicklePals today and get in the game. Your court, your time, your community, all in one app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PicklePals at every 5 days against ActivityBuddy's every 5 weeks. PicklePals also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
ActivityBuddy ships an update every 5 weeks, PicklePals every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ActivityBuddy | PicklePals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ActivityPro Ltd. | PicklePals LTD |
In-app purchases
ActivityBuddy
No in-app purchases
PicklePals
No in-app purchases
Questions
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