Bainbridge vs FindPickleball
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bainbridge
This app helps pickleball players quickly determine who serves first based on tradition. It calculates the direction of Bainbridge Island from your location, so you can focus on playing. A new warm-up game is also included to improve your skills.
- Determine first server
- Calculate direction to Bainbridge Island
- Warm-up mini-game
- Community play simulation
- Focus on gameplay
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Are you a pickleball player who sometimes struggles with deciding who serves first? This app is here to help! According to pickleball tradition, the first server is the player facing Bainbridge Island, Washington in the US — where pickleball was born in 1965. Let this app do the work for you by quickly determining the direction of Bainbridge Island from your location, so you can focus on enjoying the game. Happy dinking! NEW! The app now includes a little warm-up game for you to play while you wait for your turn on the court! Improve your rating and play against an entire community of pickleballers (who may or may not be based on real people!)
FindPickleball
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Introducing FindPickleball, an app that allows you to find pickle ball games near you. Looking to hit the courts and play pickleball with others in your area? FindPickleball makes it easy to find local games, meet fellow players, and join the fun—all in one app! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, FindPickleball connects you with nearby pickleball matches based on your skill level, preferred location, and availability. Features: Local Game Finder: Discover pickleball games and tournaments near you in just a few taps. Community Connection: Join a growing network of pickleball enthusiasts, chat with players, and even organize your own events. Event Alerts: Get notified when new games are posted in your area so you never miss out on the action. Game Details: View detailed information about each game, including location and time. Whether you're looking for a casual match or competitive play, FindPickleball is the perfect app to find pickleball action wherever you are. Let the games begin! Download FindPickleball and serve up some fun today! In this version there is messaging, a map, a social page with a timeline and even profiles to get to know the competition
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FindPickleball at daily against Bainbridge's every 6 weeks. 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.
Bainbridge ships an update every 6 weeks, FindPickleball daily. The most recent releases landed on July 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bainbridge | FindPickleball |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Kennedy | Ronald Jones |
In-app purchases
Bainbridge
No in-app purchases
FindPickleball
No in-app purchases
Questions
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