# Pickle1 vs Pickleheart

The clearest difference is ads: Pickleheart at none against Pickle1's shown. Pickleheart also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Pickle1's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pickle1 against 5.0 for Pickleheart. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pickle1 has 36 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pickle1 ships an update every 3 weeks, Pickleheart every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pickle1 | Pickleheart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickle1/id6745230647/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleheart/id6760304963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 3 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 61 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PINGPOD INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624080489) | [orangeKarma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883746785) |

## What reviewers say

### Pickle1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickle1/id6745230647)

Book indoor pickleball courts at a New York City club. Reserve courts, invite friends, and enjoy features like instant replays and automated scoreboards. Participate in leagues, tournaments, and lessons.

**Highlights:** Court booking, Friend invitations, Automated scoreboards, Instant replays, DUPR integration, Event programming (leagues, tournaments, lessons)

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pickleheart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleheart/id6760304963)

See real-time park conditions and player activity before you go. Connect with local players, find games at your skill level, and join your community. Know if it's worth the trip and meet new people.

**Highlights:** Live court conditions, See who's at the park, Connect with players, Find games at your level, Join park communities, Report park status

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pickle1 free?

Pickle1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pickleheart free?

Pickleheart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pickle1 or Pickleheart?

Pickleheart is rated higher. Pickle1 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Pickleheart averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pickle1 or Pickleheart have ads?

Pickle1 shows ads; Pickleheart does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pickle1 or Pickleheart?

Pickle1 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pickleheart every 5 days. Most recently, Pickle1 was updated on October 12, 2026 and Pickleheart on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*