Comparison

Vallio vs Pickleball Dink+

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 — Pickleball, Elevated Whether you're rallying at the local rec center or running your own tournament, Vallio is everything the pickleball community has been missing — in one app. Your Score. Your Way. Keep score from your Apple Watch. Every point, serve, and fault tracked live — ranked or casual, singles or doubles. No pencil, no clipboard, no arguing over the score. Know Where You Stand Earn your PaddleRank across 7 tiers, from Rally Rookie to Valiant. Complete challenges, hit milestones, and own your full career stats — win rate, streaks, fault rate, and more. Your grind, documented. Get on the Court Faster Find venues near you, see which courts are open, join the queue, and drop your paddle. Stop waiting around wondering when you're up. Run Your Own Tournament You shouldn't need a tournament director to host a competitive day with your crew. Choose your format — Single Elimination, Round Robin, Pool Play with Bracket, or King of the Court ladder — and let Vallio handle the rest. Find Your People Follow the players you respect, post your highlights, group chat with your regular crew, and see how you stack up on local and global leaderboards. Pickleball has always been a community sport. Now it has a community app. This is your app. Download Vallio and play like it. Champion Unlock full game breakdowns, career stats, world rankings, and complete event management with a monthly or annual subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vallio.io/privacy-policy

About

Pickleball Dink+

Easily organize pickleball games, manage signups, and run tournaments. Features automatic matchmaking, live scoring, and group leaderboards. Stay connected with built-in chat and player profiles.

Highlights
  • Round robin event creation
  • Automatic matchmaking
  • Live score entry
  • Group leaderboards
  • Built-in group chat
  • Instant pickup sessions
  • Player profiles and stats
Features
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Pickleball Dink+ is the easiest way to organize pickleball games with your group. Create events, manage signups, run round robin tournaments, track scores, and see who's climbing the leaderboard — all in one app. Organize Events in Seconds Create round robin events or simple "who's attending" gatherings. Set the date, time, location, and player slots. Players join with a tap, and a waitlist kicks in automatically when spots fill up. Need to change something? Update event details on the fly and everyone stays in sync. Smart Matchmaking Stop wasting time figuring out who plays who. Dink+ generates balanced round robin schedules automatically. The matchmaking algorithm ensures fair court assignments, minimizes repeat opponents and teammates, and supports both mixed-gender and open formats. Just set the number of rounds and courts — the app handles the rest. Live Scoring & Match Tracking Enter scores right from the court. Players can submit their own scores or organizers can manage everything. Watch results update in real time as games are completed. Every match is recorded so you can look back at your history anytime. Group Leaderboard See how everyone stacks up. Dink+ tracks wins, losses, and point differentials to generate group leaderboards. Filter by time period or gender. It's friendly competition that keeps everyone coming back. Groups & Chat Create groups for your regular crew, your local rec center, or your league. Invite members, assign co-organizers, and keep the conversation going with built-in group chat. Real-time messaging means you're always connected with your players. Quick Robin Need to run a pickup session on the spot? Quick Robin lets you set up and manage a round robin tournament instantly — no event creation needed. Add players, generate rounds, and score games right from your phone. Player Profiles & Stats Every player gets a profile with their match history, win/loss record, and head-to-head stats against other players. See your commitment score, track your progress, and browse other players' profiles. RSVP Events Not every gathering needs a tournament. Use "Who's Attending" events for open play sessions, social meetups, or any time you just need a headcount. Players can RSVP yes, no, or maybe. Built for Mobile Dink+ is designed for how pickleball actually works — on the court, on your phone. Fast, responsive, and built to be used between games. Push notifications keep you updated on new events, chat messages, score results, and waitlist promotions. Key Features: • Round robin event creation and management • Automatic matchmaking with balanced schedules • Live score entry and real-time updates • Group leaderboards with filtering • Group chat with real-time messaging • Quick Robin for instant pickup sessions • Player profiles with match history and stats • RSVP-only events for open play • Waitlist management with auto-promotion • Push notifications for events, chat, and scores • Guest player support for drop-ins • Co-organizer roles for shared management Whether you run a weekly group of 8 or organize events for 40, Pickleball Dink+ keeps your games running smoothly so you can focus on what matters — playing pickleball. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vallio4 screens
Pickleball Dink+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pickleball Dink+ at none against Vallio's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Dink+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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Vallio versus Pickleball Dink+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVallioPickleball Dink+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB43 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGameSetPickle, LLCJRM Software, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Vallio

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

Pickleball Dink+

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Facility Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$24.991 Year
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  • Facility Annual$159.991 Year

Questions

Is Vallio free?
Vallio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pickleball Dink+ free?
Pickleball Dink+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vallio or Pickleball Dink+ have ads?
Vallio shows ads; Pickleball Dink+ does not.

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