The Kitchen Pickleball vs DinkSmart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Kitchen Pickleball
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The Kitchen was founded with a simple yet powerful idea: to create a home where pickleball players and enthusiasts could unite. What started as a passion project has grown into the world’s largest community of pickleball lovers, connecting players worldwide. From humble beginnings, The Kitchen has grown into something truly extraordinary—a place where players and fans find meaningful connections and shared experiences. Thank you for your unwavering support and for being an essential part of this incredible journey. Together, we are The Kitchen.
DinkSmart
Connect with pickleball players, join or create groups, and organize games and court bookings. Discover new players based on playing style and find courts near you to play more pickleball.
- Discover players with PicklePersona™
- Join or create #Groups
- Organize games with match invites
- Find pickleball courts with Venue Maps
- Track RSVPs and fill open spots
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Discover Players. Unlock Communities. Play More Pickleball. DinkSmart brings the entire pickleball world into one app—players, groups, games, and courts—so you spend less time organizing and more time playing. Discover Players Perfectly Suited for You Take the PicklePersona™ quiz to match with players based on playing style, vibe, and court chemistry—not just skill level. Create Match Invites + Send RSVPs Organize a match in seconds. Set the time, place, and players. Track RSVPs and fill open spots fast—no messy group texts. Join #Groups and Unlock Your Communities Find or create #Groups for leagues, open play, clubs, coaching or tight-knit friend crews. Send Blast announcements, engage in group conversations, plan matches, and stay organized in one place. Browse 12,000+ National Courts, Lightning Fast Discover nearby and nationwide pickleball courts with built-in Venue Maps. Start a game or plan a match instantly. DinkSmart helps you find new players + familiar faces—and get on the court.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DinkSmart at none against The Kitchen Pickleball's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
The Kitchen Pickleball ships an update every 3 weeks, DinkSmart fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.
| Parameter | The Kitchen Pickleball | DinkSmart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.9 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 55.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PINGPOD INC | DINKSMART, INC |
In-app purchases
The Kitchen Pickleball
No in-app purchases
DinkSmart
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Kitchen Pickleball free?
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Which is updated more often, The Kitchen Pickleball or DinkSmart?
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