Comparison

Rival+ vs Pickles ball

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

Head to head
About

Rival+

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Rival+ is the ultimate app for booking sports facilities. Whether you're planning a casual game or a competitive match, Rival makes it easy to find and reserve the perfect venue. Browse nearby locations, check availability, and secure your spot instantly—all from your phone. With a user-friendly interface and real-time updates, Rival ensures a seamless booking experience. Say goodbye to the hassle of making calls or waiting for confirmations. Get ready to play with Rival+!

About

Pickles ball

Features
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Welcome to Pickleball - your all-in-one app for the fastest-growing sport in America! BOOK COURTS INSTANTLY - Find and book pickleball courts near you - View real-time availability and pricing - Pay securely with Apple Pay / Google Pay - Get instant confirmations FIND PLAYERS & OPEN GAMES - Join open games looking for players - Match with players at your skill level - Create open games and split costs - Build your pickleball community TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Log match scores and stats - Track your win/loss record - Climb the leaderboards - Earn badges and achievements COMPETE IN TOURNAMENTS - Discover local tournaments - Register and pay entry fees - Follow live brackets and standings - Challenge yourself against the best SQUADS & SOCIAL - Create or join pickleball squads - Organize regular games with friends - Find free park meetups - Connect with local players SKILL RATING SYSTEM - Self-reported skill levels (2.0-5.0+) - Community verification (thumbs up/down) - Find appropriately-matched games FEATURES Real-time court availability Secure payments (Stripe) Push notifications for game reminders Weather forecasts for outdoor courts Beautiful dark mode interface Whether you're a beginner or a pro, Pickleball helps you play more, improve faster, and connect with the amazing pickleball community. Download now and start playing!

Screenshots

Rival+3 screens
Pickles ball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rival+ at none against Pickles ball's shown. Rival+ also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rival+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Pickles ball every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Rival+ versus Pickles ball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRival+Pickles ball
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB103 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMULTIVERSE TECHNOLOGYAli Odat

In-app purchases

None

Rival+

No in-app purchases

None

Pickles ball

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rival+ free?
Rival+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pickles ball free?
Pickles ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rival+ or Pickles ball have ads?
Pickles ball shows ads; Rival+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Rival+ or Pickles ball?
Rival+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pickles ball every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rival+ was updated on October 8, 2026 and Pickles ball on October 7, 2026.

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