Comparison

Pickleball Journal+ vs DinkSmart

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. 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
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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Pickleball Journal+4 screens
DinkSmart3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pickleball Journal+ at 100% against DinkSmart's 56%. Pickleball Journal+ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and device support (4 vs 2). DinkSmart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. DinkSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pickleball Journal+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pickleball Journal+'s written reviews are positive against 56% of DinkSmart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pickleball Journal+ ships an update monthly, DinkSmart fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pickleball Journal+ versus DinkSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickleball Journal+DinkSmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better3.7 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings916 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB137 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPCO Software, LLCDINKSMART, INC

Customer experience

Pickleball Journal+

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

DinkSmart

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

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

DinkSmart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pickleball Journal+ free?
Pickleball Journal+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DinkSmart free?
DinkSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pickleball Journal+ or DinkSmart?
Pickleball Journal+ is rated higher. Pickleball Journal+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while DinkSmart averages 3.7 from 16 ratings.
Do Pickleball Journal+ or DinkSmart have ads?
Neither Pickleball Journal+ nor DinkSmart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pickleball Journal+ or DinkSmart?
Pickleball Journal+ ships an update monthly, and DinkSmart fortnightly. Most recently, Pickleball Journal+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and DinkSmart on October 24, 2026.

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