Pickleballtv vs DS Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pickleballtv
Stream live and on-demand pickleball matches from professional tournaments. Access instructional videos, lifestyle programming, and in-depth analysis. Enjoy multi-court viewing and DVR features for an immersive experience.
- Live streaming of professional pickleball matches
- On-demand match replays
- Instructional videos and expert analysis
- Multi-court viewing up to 6 courts
- DVR functionality (pause, rewind, replay)
- Exclusive lifestyle programming
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Pickleballtv is your gateway to the fastest-growing sport in America—pickleball! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, Pickleballtv delivers unparalleled access to top-tier pickleball action, all day, every day. With Pickleballtv, you can stream over 3,000 hours of live matches from 32 Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) and Major League Pickleball (MLP) tournaments throughout the year. Watch the sport’s biggest stars—like Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, and Tyson McGuffin—compete in real-time, or catch up with full match replays on-demand. With up to 6 courts streaming live per event, you won’t miss a single point. In addition to live and on-demand matches, Pickleballtv offers first-class instruction, exclusive lifestyle programming, and a studio show providing in-depth analysis of the latest pickleball news and trends. Whether you’re looking for instructional videos to improve your game or want to dive into the world of pickleball culture, Pickleballtv has it all. Key Features: • Live Streaming & Replays: Access over 3,000 hours of live pickleball coverage and watch every match on-demand. • Exclusive Content: Get the best instructional videos, celebrity competitions, and lifestyle programming. • Pause, rewind, and replay every exciting moment in HD. • Free Channel Access: Stream Pickleballtv's FAST channel with free content, including selected matches and original shows. • Subscription Plans: Enjoy full access to Pickleballtv for only $5.99/month or $59.99/year. Plus, start with a 30-day free trial to explore all the premium features. Whether you’re watching at home or on the go, Pickleballtv keeps you connected to the action. Subscribe now and experience non-stop pickleball with a 30-day free trial. Download the app today and never miss a moment from your favorite sport! Privacy Policy: https://sbgi.net/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://sbgi.net/terms-conditions/ Subscriber Agreement: https://pickleballtv.com/subscriber-agreement/
DS Guide
An all-in-one platform designed for water sports rental companies and tour operators. It helps streamline bookings, manage resources efficiently, and ultimately increase revenue.
- Streamline bookings
- Manage resources
- Boost revenue
- All-in-one platform
- Built for guides and tour operators
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Streamline bookings, manage resources, and boost revenue with an all-in-one platform built for guides, tour operators, and water sports rental companies.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DS Guide at 100% against Pickleballtv's 28%. DS Guide also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Pickleballtv's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 3) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On price and iOS requirement 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. Pickleballtv sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. DS Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.
DS Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pickleballtv has 67 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Pickleballtv's written reviews are positive against 100% of DS Guide's.
Pickleballtv ships an update every 16 months, DS Guide every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pickleballtv | DS Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (67 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #189 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 197 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pickleball Media, LLC | Digital Sportsman, LLC |
Customer experience
Pickleballtv
DS Guide
Bugs and requests
Pickleballtv
Reported bugs
2 issues- Minimizing window causes issues
- Difficulty finding specific matches
Requested features
4 requests- Add Apple TV support
- Implement playback speed controls
- Add offline viewing for past matches
- Improve iPad experience with landscape mode
DS Guide
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pickleballtv
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- Annual Subscription1 Month trial$59.991 Year
DS Guide
No in-app purchases
Questions
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