# Pickleballtv vs Pbatsp

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pbatsp at 100% against Pickleballtv's 29%. Pbatsp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Pickleballtv's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 3) and chart position (#199 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. Pbatsp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pbatsp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pickleballtv has 72 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Pickleballtv's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pbatsp's.

Pickleballtv ships an update every 16 months, Pbatsp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pickleballtv | Pbatsp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleballtv/id6739588861/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbatsp/id6758024378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% 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 | **#199** | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pickleball Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786205196) | [Vishal Koosuri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870389641) |

## What reviewers say

### Pickleballtv

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

**Currently charting:** #199 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


### Pbatsp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbatsp/id6758024378)

Stay updated on pickleball court availability and live streams at Sawyer Point. Register for events, track your progress on the leaderboard, and manage your game history. Supports community and optional memberships.

**Highlights:** Real-time court status, Live stream viewing, Event registration, One-tap check-in, Leaderboard and skill assessment, Game history tracking

**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 Pbatsp free?

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

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

Pbatsp is rated higher. Pickleballtv averages 2.9 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Pbatsp averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pickleballtv or Pbatsp have ads?

Pickleballtv shows ads; Pbatsp does not.

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

Pickleballtv ships an update every 16 months, and Pbatsp every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pickleballtv was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pbatsp on October 17, 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.*