Comparison

Pickleball Journal+ vs Pickleball Dink+

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

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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

Pickleball Dink+

Easily organize pickleball games, tournaments, and open play sessions. Manage signups, run round robins with smart matchmaking, track live scores, and view player stats and leaderboards. Facilitates group communication and event management for pickleball enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Round robin event creation
  • Automatic matchmaking
  • Live score tracking
  • 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

Pickleball Journal+4 screens
Pickleball Dink+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pickleball Dink+ at 5.0 against Pickleball Journal+'s 4.6. Pickleball Dink+ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, 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 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pickleball Dink+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pickleball Journal+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Pickleball Dink+ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pickleball Journal+ versus Pickleball Dink+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickleball Journal+Pickleball Dink+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB49 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPCO Software, LLCJRM Software, LLC

Customer experience

Pickleball Journal+

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

Pickleball Dink+

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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
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 Pickleball Journal+ free?
Pickleball Journal+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pickleball Dink+ free?
Pickleball Dink+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pickleball Journal+ or Pickleball Dink+?
Pickleball Dink+ is rated higher. Pickleball Journal+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pickleball Dink+ averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Pickleball Journal+ or Pickleball Dink+ have ads?
Neither Pickleball Journal+ nor Pickleball Dink+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pickleball Journal+ or Pickleball Dink+?
Pickleball Journal+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pickleball Dink+ every 5 days. Most recently, Pickleball Journal+ was updated on November 8, 2026 and Pickleball Dink+ on November 9, 2026.

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