Bainbridge vs Pickle Planet
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!)
Pickle Planet
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Welcome to the official Pickle Planet app, your all-in-one hub for pickleball in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Reserve courts, join open play sessions, register for leagues and tournaments, connect with other players, and stay up to date with everything happening at Pickle Planet. Whether you're new to pickleball, looking for competitive matches, or simply want to enjoy a fun game with friends, the Pickle Planet app makes it easy to manage your entire pickleball experience in one place. FEATURES: • Book and manage pickleball court reservations • Join open play sessions and meet new players • Register for leagues, tournaments, clinics, and events • Connect with the local pickleball community • Manage memberships and player profiles • Stay informed with club news, announcements, and schedules • Track upcoming activities and events • Enjoy a convenient way to access your favorite pickleball club Download the official Pickle Planet app today, powered by OpenCourt!
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Verdict
Bainbridge and Pickle Planet are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bainbridge | Pickle Planet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Kennedy | OpenCourt, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Bainbridge
No in-app purchases
Pickle Planet
No in-app purchases
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