PKL Place vs BadNPickle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PKL Place
Discover and book pickleball courts nearby with ease. This platform connects players to a diverse selection of available courts in their local area, simplifying the process of finding a place to play.
- Court discovery
- Court booking
- Variety of courts
- Local court listings
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The pickleball court marketplace that connects you to a wide variety of courts in your area.
BadNPickle
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Get in the game with BadNPickle, your go-to club for both badminton and pickleball. Whether you’re here to train, compete, or just have fun, the app gives you easy access to everything you need to play your way. Book courts fast – Reserve pickleball or badminton courts in just a few taps. Join programs and sessions – From beginner clinics to competitive play, there’s something for every skill level. Access member benefits – Unlock exclusive perks and stay ahead with priority booking. Stay in the loop – View your schedule, manage reservations, and connect with the community. Download the BadNPickle app and play what you love, when you want.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BadNPickle at 3.0 against PKL Place's 2.0. PKL Place's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BadNPickle holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
PKL Place ships an update every 4 days, BadNPickle every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PKL Place | BadNPickle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PKL PLACE, LLC | BADNPICKLE KATY LLC |
In-app purchases
PKL Place
No in-app purchases
BadNPickle
No in-app purchases
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