Rival+ vs Pickles ball
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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+!
Pickles ball
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Rival+ | Pickles ball |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MULTIVERSE TECHNOLOGY | Ali Odat |
In-app purchases
Rival+
No in-app purchases
Pickles ball
No in-app purchases








