DinkSmart vs PicklePalz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
PicklePalz
Connect with fellow pickleball enthusiasts to share your passion for the sport. Discover new playing partners and stay informed about the latest news and events in the pickleball community.
- Connect with pickleball players
- Find new friends
- Stay updated on news
- Discover events
- Share passion for the game
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Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, PicklePalz is the perfect place to share your love for the game, find new friends, and stay updated on the latest pickleball news and events. Join us today and become part of the fastest-growing pickleball community online! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicklePalz at 100% against DinkSmart's 56%. PicklePalz also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9). DinkSmart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. PicklePalz sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DinkSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.
PicklePalz holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of DinkSmart's written reviews are positive against 100% of PicklePalz's.
DinkSmart ships an update fortnightly, PicklePalz every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DinkSmart | PicklePalz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (15 ratings) | 4.9 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DINKSMART, INC | Adam Mendelsohn |
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DinkSmart
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In-app purchases
DinkSmart
No in-app purchases
PicklePalz
- PicklePalz Plus (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- PicklePalz Group 2-50 Members2 variants$24.991 Month
- PicklePalz Group 51-200 Members2 variants$44.991 Month
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- PicklePalz Group 201-300 Members3 variants$69.991 Month
- PicklePalz Plus (Annual)$84.991 Year
- Tournament Join$9.99
- PicklePalz$14.99
- Tournament Setup$19.99
