# PaddleTaps vs Game Maker

The clearest difference is rating: PaddleTaps at 5.0 against Game Maker's 3.8. PaddleTaps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Game Maker's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 4). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Game Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PaddleTaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

PaddleTaps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 18 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PaddleTaps | Game Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddletaps/id6633439727/reviews)** | [3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-maker-pickleball/id6749895657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CourtReserve](https://appshunter.io/developer/1392556574) | [Pickleball TopCo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649936841) |

## What reviewers say

### PaddleTaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddletaps/id6633439727)

This app is your ultimate pickleball companion, offering seamless court reservations, league and tournament updates, and skill development resources. Connect with other players and enhance your game with personalized training plans and real-time court availability.

**Highlights:** Court reservations with real-time availability, League and tournament information and registration, Skill development resources and personalized training, Court waitlist notifications, Track progress and performance metrics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Game Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-maker-pickleball/id6749895657)

Organize pickleball games, find nearby courts, and connect with players. Create custom game formats, manage groups, and communicate with other players.

**Highlights:** Find nearby games and courts, Connect with players by DUPR, age, gender, Create private groups and chat, Organize games with custom formats, Scramble, Round Robin, King of the Court modes, DUPR rating sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual Access | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PaddleTaps free?

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

### Is Game Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PaddleTaps or Game Maker?

PaddleTaps is rated higher. PaddleTaps averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Game Maker averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do PaddleTaps or Game Maker have ads?

Game Maker shows ads; PaddleTaps does not.

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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.*