Comparison

Pickleball Journal+ vs TourneyMate

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

Head to head
About

Pickleball Journal+

This app helps pickleball players track games, stats, and equipment. It allows users to log match details, monitor performance trends, and manage their gear. Advanced analytics and expense tracking are available with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Log match scores, partners, and opponents
  • Track game types and court locations
  • Monitor paddle usage and equipment status
  • Detailed analytics dashboard (Pro)
  • Expense tracking for pickleball investments (Pro)
  • Apple Watch companion for quick tracking
  • Curated resources for pickleball improvement
Features
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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/

About

TourneyMate

This app simplifies pickleball tournament management for organizers, players, and spectators. It allows for easy bracket creation, live score updates, and real-time notifications. Follow tournaments from anywhere and track player progress effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Create and customize tournaments
  • Build brackets and schedules
  • Submit scores live
  • Real-time score updates
  • View match schedules and bracket positions
  • Follow tournaments from anywhere
Features
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TourneyMate: Your Ultimate Pickleball Tournament Companion Whether you're organizing a local showdown or competing in a national bracket, TourneyMate makes managing and following pickleball tournaments effortless. FOR ORGANIZERS: - Create and customize tournaments in minutes - Build brackets and match schedules with ease - Submit scores live and keep everything updated in real time - Update players, scorekeepers, and other organizers through push notifications - Manage registration, players, courts, and match logistics—all in one place FOR PLAYERS: - View your match schedule and bracket position - Get real-time score updates and notifications - Track your progress and performance throughout the tournament FOR SPECTATORS: - Follow live tournaments from anywhere - Watch scores update in real time - Cheer on your favorite players with instant access to match results Download now and experience the future of pickleball tournaments.

Screenshots

Pickleball Journal+4 screens
TourneyMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TourneyMate at none against Pickleball Journal+'s 2. TourneyMate also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Pickleball Journal+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TourneyMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TourneyMate holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 18 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pickleball Journal+ versus TourneyMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickleball Journal+TourneyMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings918 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB89 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPCO Software, LLCTourneyMate, LLC.

Customer experience

Pickleball Journal+

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TourneyMate

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pickleball Journal+

Subscriptions2
  • Pickleball Journal Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pickleball Journal Yearly14 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

TourneyMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pickleball Journal+ free?
Pickleball Journal+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TourneyMate free?
TourneyMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pickleball Journal+ or TourneyMate?
TourneyMate is rated higher. Pickleball Journal+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while TourneyMate averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.
Do Pickleball Journal+ or TourneyMate have ads?
Neither Pickleball Journal+ nor TourneyMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pickleball Journal+ or TourneyMate?
Pickleball Journal+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and TourneyMate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pickleball Journal+ was updated on November 8, 2026 and TourneyMate on October 30, 2026.

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