Comparison

PKLYN vs MatchScheduler

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

Head to head
About

PKLYN

Book pickleball classes, leagues, lessons, and court rentals at Brooklyn's premier indoor club. Stay updated on events, specials, and drop-in opportunities for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Book classes and leagues
  • Schedule lessons
  • Reserve court rentals
  • Discover drop-in opportunities
  • Receive event and special updates
  • Community gathering place
Features
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Welcome to PKLYN, Brooklyn’s premier pickleball club and community gathering place for quality play – for competitive and casual players alike. Located in Gowanus/Carroll Gardens at 80 4th St. (between Hoyt and Bond), Brooklyn, NY 11231, our spacious, natural light-filled warehouse features 23-ft. high ceilings, five professional indoor courts plus a dink court, as well as a full bar and lounge. We offer a wide range of programming for people of all skill levels, including: Classes: Everything from Intro to Pickleball to Pickleball 101, 201, 301, Advanced Drill & Plays, and more Leagues: Leagues for every level, a great way to build community, enjoy competition, and build your DUPR score Lessons: Personalized pickleball lessons tailored to your goals, taught by NYC’s best instructors Court Rentals: Enjoy our climate-controlled, professional-sized indoor courts with your own group of up to 6 people for rentals by the hour Private Events: Partial and full buy-outs for large parties, including catering and coaching Download the PKLYN App for convenient booking for classes, leagues, DUPR events, lessons, and court rentals. Hear about upcoming events, specials, and opportunities to drop in for some pickleball fun.

About

MatchScheduler

Easily find local sports matches and build a community of players. Organize your own games, join matches at your skill level, and stay organized with calendar integration and reminders. Track your progress and ensure a safe, respectful playing environment.

Highlights
  • Find open matches by sport, skill, and distance
  • Organize your own games with custom details
  • Build and manage player groups
  • Skill-matched play for balanced games
  • Calendar view with color-coded events
  • Push notifications and reminders
  • Log scores and track game history
Features
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MatchScheduler — Find local matches. Build your crew. Looking for a tennis or pickleball match near you? MatchScheduler makes it easy to find open games, join at your skill level, and build a local sports community — whether you're rallying with friends or meeting new players. Find Open Matches Browse matches posted by players in your area. Filter by sport, skill level, age range, and distance to find games that fit. See who's already signed up, check court details, and join with one tap. Organize Your Own Game Create a match in seconds — pick a sport, court, time, and capacity. Post it to the public board for local players to discover, send direct invitations to friends, or both. You control who can join with demographic filters and verification requirements. Build Your Crew Create shared groups with friends and local regulars. Invite your whole group to a match with one tap. Groups have admin roles, so you can co-manage your lineup with other organizers. Skill-Matched Play Set your skill level (beginner through expert) and filter matches accordingly. Play with people at your level — no mismatches, no awkward games. Stay Organized - Calendar view with color-coded dots: gold for matches you organize, blue for ones you've joined, green for open games - Push notifications, email, and text reminders before every match - Add matches to your device calendar automatically - Match chat to coordinate with other players Track Your Game Log scores after each match and view your match history. See your record over time and keep track of your progress. Safe and Respectful Board join requests let organizers approve unknown players before they join. Block and report tools keep the community clean. Email and phone verification options add an extra layer of trust. Free to Join Joining matches and accepting invitations is always free. Create your account, find a game, and get on the court. MatchScheduler Plus Unlock tournaments, events, entry-fee collection, and recurring matches with MatchScheduler Plus — $4.99/month or $49.99/year, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your device account settings. Terms of Use: https://matchscheduler.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://matchscheduler.com/privacy Available for iPhone and iPad. Tennis, pickleball, and more sports coming soon.

Screenshots

PKLYN3 screens
MatchScheduler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PKLYN at none against MatchScheduler's 2. PKLYN also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. MatchScheduler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PKLYN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PKLYN against 5.0 for MatchScheduler. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PKLYN versus MatchScheduler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPKLYNMatchScheduler
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCourtReserveJay Robert Barr

Customer experience

PKLYN

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MatchScheduler

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PKLYN

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MatchScheduler

Subscriptions2
  • MatchScheduler Plus Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • MatchScheduler Plus Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PKLYN free?
PKLYN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MatchScheduler free?
MatchScheduler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PKLYN or MatchScheduler?
PKLYN and MatchScheduler are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do PKLYN or MatchScheduler have ads?
Neither PKLYN nor MatchScheduler shows ads.

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