# Pickleballtv vs DS Guide

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 (#197 vs unranked). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pickleballtv | DS Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleballtv/id6739588861/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-guide/id6748055838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pickleball Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786205196) | [Digital Sportsman, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750353258) |

## What reviewers say

### Pickleballtv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleballtv/id6739588861)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great experience
- 🚀 Phenomenal app
- 💡 Ability to rewatch points
- 👍 Excellent content and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and issues with reliability
- 🔍 Doesn't show all courts
- 🖥️ Not available on Apple TV
- 📱 Doesn't work well on mobile devices
- 🖼️ Lack of landscape mode on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Minimizing window causes issues
- Difficulty finding specific matches

**Requested features**

- Add Apple TV support
- Implement playback speed controls
- Add offline viewing for past matches
- Improve iPad experience with landscape mode


### DS Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-guide/id6748055838)

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.

**Highlights:** Streamline bookings, Manage resources, Boost revenue, All-in-one platform, Built for guides and tour operators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pickleballtv free?

Pickleballtv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DS Guide free?

DS Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pickleballtv or DS Guide?

DS Guide is rated higher. Pickleballtv averages 2.9 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while DS Guide averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pickleballtv or DS Guide have ads?

Pickleballtv shows ads; DS Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pickleballtv or DS Guide?

Pickleballtv ships an update every 16 months, and DS Guide every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pickleballtv was updated on September 26, 2026 and DS Guide on September 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*