Comparison

Pickleball Pro vs Play Pickle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pickleball Pro

This app automates the creation of balanced Round Robin pickleball matches for any number of players and courts. It allows for easy player and court management, live game viewing, and provides an intuitive match overview. Track scores and simplify your game organization.

Highlights
  • Automatic Round Robin Generation
  • Score Tracking
  • Player & Court Management
  • Live Game Viewing
  • Intuitive Match Overview
  • Customizable Settings
Features
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Welcome to Pickleball Pro, your go-to app for organizing Pickleball Round Robin matches with ease and precision. Whether you're setting up a friendly neighborhood game or a competitive tournament, Pickleball Pro simplifies the process from start to finish. Key Features: - Automatic Round Robin Generation: Create balanced Round Robin tables for any number of players and courts in seconds. - (new) Scoring: Track player scores and view results at the end. - Easy Player & Court Management: Add players and select available courts with just a few taps. Quickly access and manage previously used names. - Live Game Viewing & Participation: Allow other players to join and view the game to find their court assignments in real time. - Intuitive Match Overview: Instantly see which players are assigned to which courts and identify "bye" players with our easy-to-read interface. - Customizable Settings: Tailor the app to your needs with a dedicated settings screen, giving you control over how matches are organized. - Simplify your Pickleball games with Pickleball Pro – the essential companion for players and organizers alike.  Download now and take your game to the next level! (Terms of Use EULA)[https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/]

About

Play Pickle

This app connects pickleball enthusiasts to book games, join coaching sessions, and participate in leagues and tournaments. It's designed for players of all skill levels, including kids, to easily find and enjoy the sport.

Highlights
  • Book pickleball games
  • Join social play sessions
  • Access coaching programs
  • Participate in leagues and tournaments
  • Find kids' pickleball programs
  • Connect with the pickleball community
Features
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Play Pickle: Your Home for Pickleball Pickleball is the world's fastest-growing sport, and Play Pickle is Sydney’s premier pickleball community! The Play Pickle app makes it super simple to book and play. Currently available in Sydney and expanding soon, Play Pickle brings all the fun and excitement of pickleball to your fingertips. Programs Available: • Social Play Join friendly games open to all skill levels. Meet new players, enjoy casual matches, and be part of the welcoming Play Pickle community. • Coaching Programs Take your skills to the next level with group and private coaching options tailored for every skill level, from beginners to those refining their techniques. • Leagues and Tournaments Experience the thrill of competition with leagues and tournaments designed for players of all levels. Test your skills, meet new people, and enjoy the excitement of competitive play. • Kids Programs Engaging sessions crafted for young players to learn, develop skills, and enjoy the game in a positive environment. Download Play Pickle Today! Get ready to book, connect, and play with the Play Pickle app—your home for pickleball! Join Sydney’s friendliest pickleball community, where players of all skill and ability levels are welcome.

Screenshots

Pickleball Pro4 screens
Play Pickle2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Play Pickle at 100% against Pickleball Pro's 53%. Play Pickle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Pickleball Pro's advantage is ratings volume (332 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pickleball Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Play Pickle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Play Pickle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pickleball Pro has 332 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Pickleball Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Play Pickle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pickleball Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Play Pickle every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pickleball Pro versus Play Pickle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickleball ProPlay Pickle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (332 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings332 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew RotertPINGPOD INC

Customer experience

Pickleball Pro

All ratings332 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.6%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.1%

Play Pickle

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pickleball Pro

Subscriptions1
  • No Ads$0.991 Month
None

Play Pickle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pickleball Pro free?
Pickleball Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Play Pickle free?
Play Pickle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pickleball Pro or Play Pickle?
Play Pickle is rated higher. Pickleball Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 332 ratings, while Play Pickle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pickleball Pro or Play Pickle have ads?
Both Pickleball Pro and Play Pickle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pickleball Pro or Play Pickle?
Pickleball Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Play Pickle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pickleball Pro was updated on November 8, 2026 and Play Pickle on November 8, 2026.

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