Paddle + Par vs AMR Authority
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paddle + Par
This app provides access to indoor pickleball and golf facilities. Users can book courts and simulators, invite friends, and participate in various sports activities. It also offers opportunities for lessons, leagues, and competitive events.
- Book pickleball courts
- Book golf simulators
- Book table tennis courts
- Digital scorekeeping and instant replay
- Multi-sport golf simulators
- Invite friends
- Join leagues and tournaments
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Paddle & Par is your home for indoor pickleball and golf, the two fastest growing sports in the country. We have 11 pickleball courts with digital scorekeeping and instant replay, 5 Full Swing golf simulators with multi-sport capabilities, and 2 Joola table tennis courts. Simply sign-up and you’ll be able to book courts and sims, invite your friends, play and have fun. Play • Pickleball Courts • Golf Simulators • Table Tennis Courts Train • Lessons • Clinics • DUPR Events Compete • Leagues • Special Events • Tournaments
AMR Authority
This app enhances the American Mahjong experience by simplifying score tracking, managing events, and fostering community connections. It supports casual play, official tournaments, and provides detailed player statistics and rankings.
- Score tracking for real-life Mahjong games
- Automatic leaderboard updates
- Support for casual, NMJL, and AMR formats
- Community features to follow players and join clubs
- Tournament and event creation and management
- Player statistics and performance analytics
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Transform your American Mahjong experience with AMR Authority, the ultimate companion app for players and clubs. Whether you're playing casual games with friends or competing in official NMJL tournaments, AMR Authority makes tracking scores, managing events, and building community simple and engaging. KEY FEATURES: Score Tracking Made Easy Input scores from your real-life Mahjong games quickly All players confirm scores before they're officially recorded Automatic leaderboard updates with real-time rankings Comprehensive match history with detailed game records Multiple Game Formats Casual play for friendly games NMJL (National Mahjong League) official rules AMR (American Mahjong Ranking) tournament format Flexible scoring system accommodates all play styles Community & Social Features Follow your favorite players and track their progress Join clubs and connect with local Mahjong communities Public player profiles showcase achievements and stats Master list of top-ranked players across all formats Event Management Create and manage Mahjong tournaments and events Browse upcoming events in your area Search for events by location, date, or format Easy event registration and participation tracking Player Statistics & Rankings Personal performance analytics and win rates Display rank and experience level progression Games completed and achievement tracking Compare your stats with other players Perfect For: Casual Mahjong players wanting to track progress Serious competitors participating in tournaments Mahjong clubs organizing events and leagues Anyone looking to connect with the Mahjong community AMR Authority bridges the gap between traditional tabletop play and modern digital convenience. No more lost scorecards or disputed results – just pure focus on the game you love. Join thousands of American Mahjong enthusiasts who trust AMR Authority to elevate their playing experience. Download now and become part of the premier Mahjong community app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paddle + Par at none against AMR Authority's 1. Paddle + Par also leads on ratings volume (294 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. AMR Authority sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Paddle + Par asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Paddle + Par against 5.0 for AMR Authority. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paddle + Par has 294 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Paddle + Par ships an update every 3 weeks, AMR Authority fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paddle + Par | AMR Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (294 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 294 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PINGPOD INC | AMR Authority |
Customer experience
Paddle + Par
AMR Authority
In-app purchases
Paddle + Par
No in-app purchases
AMR Authority
- AMR+7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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