Comparison

Vallio vs Pickleball Journal+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vallio

Features
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Vallio starts with you, not the venue. Keep score on any court, find somewhere to play, run a league from your phone, and earn a rating from matches you actually played. Playing is free, forever. ON THE COURT • Keep score in singles or doubles. Serve, side-out and faults handled for you • Score from your wrist — Apple Watch and Wear OS, in sync with the phone • Substitutions and timeouts, tracked rather than improvised • Settle first serve with the in-app coin toss • Closing Shot — a branded card of how the match ended, over your own photo COURTS AND VENUES • Every venue near you, on a map or a list • Place your paddle to join the queue for a court, and get told when you're up • The people waiting vote on whether the next match is singles or doubles • Surface, lighting, nets, parking, reviews and community photos • Works at any venue, whatever software they already use — or none at all EVENTS AND LEAGUES • Round robin, pool play into a bracket, king of the court, ladders • An event runs and finishes. A league plays out over a season with standings • Registration, waitlists and join codes • Announcements and a calendar, so a season stops living in a group chat • Anyone can host — one wizard builds it, you run it from the court PADDLERANK Your rating moves after every match with a real opponent. Points come from what you scored plus a win bonus, multiplied by where you played and who you beat. Not self-reported, and not ELO — it rewards showing up and playing well, not just who you happened to face. COMMUNITY Posts with multiple photos, reposts, comments and hashtags. Groups for your regular crew, with chat and a roster. Follow players, venues, events and leagues. Private profiles, follow requests, blocking and reporting. OVER 100 ACHIEVEMENTS Badges from your first match to the ones almost nobody earns, plus challenges that refresh and long-run milestones. All free, all worth PaddleRank. CHAMPION Playing is free. Champion is the reading of it — the numbers behind your game. • Every stat on your Dashboard, and Trends showing which way you're moving • All six PaddleRank boards: Regular and Ranked, across Overall, Singles and Doubles • Your full match archive, back to your first game (free keeps 14 days) • Rivals in depth — the story behind the head-to-head record • Big Board — turn a phone or tablet sideways for a court-side scoreboard readable from the far baseline • Host bigger: 8 teams on 2 courts, three events and three leagues at once Champion is $14.99/month or $89.99/year, and a lifetime option is available. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel in your account settings. Any unused portion of a free period is forfeited when you subscribe. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vallio.io/privacy-policy

About

Pickleball Journal+

This app helps pickleball players track games, stats, and equipment. Log match details, monitor equipment usage, and analyze performance trends. It also offers a player database and curated resources to improve your game.

Highlights
  • Personal pickleball journal entries
  • Comprehensive game tracking
  • Player database
  • Analytics dashboard (Pro)
  • Equipment management
  • Expense tracking (Pro)
  • Apple Watch companion
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Transform your pickleball journey with the most comprehensive tracking and journaling app designed specifically for passionate players. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned competitor, Pickleball Journal+ helps you capture every moment and improve your game through data-driven insights. IPHONE, IPAD AND MAC Your journal goes wherever you play: • Designed for iPad and Mac with a two-column layout • iCloud sync keeps entries, games, gear and photos up to date on every device PERSONAL PICKLEBALL JOURNAL Document your pickleball story with rich, detailed entries: • Record thoughts, feelings, and insights after each session • Add multiple photos and videos to preserve memories • Track court locations • Note technique improvements and breakthrough moments • Create "Things to Remember" and "Things to Work On" lists COMPREHENSIVE GAME TRACKING Never lose track of your progress: • Log match scores, partners, and opponents • Track game types: Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Skinny Singles • Monitor paddle usage for equipment insights • Quick-add games with streamlined data entry PEOPLE DATABASE Keep track of the players you play with: • Save partners and opponents for quick selection when logging games • Add notes on any player — playing styles, skill levels, and more • Quick reference before your next session together POWERFUL ANALYTICS DASHBOARD (Pro) Visualize your improvement with detailed insights: • Win/loss ratios and performance trends • Head-to-head records against opponents • Monthly and yearly progress tracking • Pickleball Heat Map showing play frequency • Identify strengths and areas for improvement EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT Organize your gear like a pro: • Catalog paddles, shoes, and accessories • Track purchase dates and equipment status • Upload photos and specifications • Know when it's time to upgrade EXPENSE TRACKING (Pro) Manage your pickleball investments: • Log equipment and apparel purchases • Track tournament and league fees • Record travel and accommodation costs • Categorize expenses by type APPLE WATCH COMPANION Track games right from your wrist: • Quick win/loss tracking • Sync seamlessly with iPhone • Stay focused on the game CURATED RESOURCES Hand-picked channels, brands, blogs and podcasts: • Instructional YouTube channels and podcasts • Equipment brands and reviews • Updated regularly, with new picks marked as New ADDITIONAL FEATURES: • Dark mode support SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Most features are completely free. Analytics and Expense Tracking require a Pro subscription. Try Pro free for 14 days, then: • Monthly: $2.99/month • Annual: $24.99/year (Save 30%) Start your free trial today and join passionate players who are taking their pickleball game to the next level! Privacy Policy: https://pickleballjournal.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vallio4 screens
Pickleball Journal+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pickleball Journal+ at monthly against Vallio's every 4 months. Vallio's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vallio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Pickleball Journal+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vallio ships an update every 4 months, Pickleball Journal+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Vallio versus Pickleball Journal+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVallioPickleball Journal+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB30 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGameSetPickle, LLCPCO Software, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Vallio

Subscriptions2
  • Champion Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Champion Annual$99.991 Year
2 purchases

Pickleball Journal+

Subscriptions2
  • Pickleball Journal Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pickleball Journal Yearly14 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Vallio free?
Vallio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pickleball Journal+ free?
Pickleball Journal+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vallio or Pickleball Journal+ have ads?
Neither Vallio nor Pickleball Journal+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vallio or Pickleball Journal+?
Vallio ships an update every 4 months, and Pickleball Journal+ monthly. Most recently, Vallio was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pickleball Journal+ on October 28, 2026.

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