# Pickleballtv vs PickleQue

The clearest difference is rating: PickleQue at 5.0 against Pickleballtv's 2.9. PickleQue also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Pickleballtv's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 1) 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. PickleQue asks for nothing beyond the download.

PickleQue 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pickleballtv ships an update every 16 months, PickleQue every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pickleballtv | PickleQue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleballtv/id6739588861/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleque/id6748285984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pickleball Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786205196) | [Lester Lien](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823079538) |

## 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


### PickleQue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleque/id6748285984)

This app allows users to check real-time court activity and contribute to the community by reporting courts in use and waiting players. It helps pickleball enthusiasts find open courts and manage queues efficiently.

**Highlights:** Check court activity, Report courts in use, Input number of waiting players, Community-driven updates, Find open courts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pickleballtv free?

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

### Is PickleQue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pickleballtv or PickleQue?

PickleQue is rated higher. Pickleballtv averages 2.9 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while PickleQue averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pickleballtv or PickleQue have ads?

Pickleballtv shows ads; PickleQue does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pickleballtv or PickleQue?

Pickleballtv ships an update every 16 months, and PickleQue every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pickleballtv was updated on September 26, 2026 and PickleQue on August 29, 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.*