DinkSmart vs Dink & Dash
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.
Dink & Dash
Track your pickleball games, discover new courts, and connect with other players. Log matches, earn badges for playing at different locations, and get AI-powered tips to improve your game. Build your pickleball community and share your progress.
- Log match details and notes
- Find and connect with players
- Collect court stamps and earn badges
- AI-powered game insights
- Discover nearby courts on a map
- Social feed for community interaction
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Dink & Dash: Dash to New Courts and Dink with New Friends This isn’t another court finder. It’s where your pickleball story lives. Dink & Dash — Your Pickleball Companion Track your games, connect with players, and level up your pickleball journey. DINK DIARY Log your matches with details like location, date, score, and personal notes. Look back on your pickleball memories anytime. PICKLE PALS Find and connect with other players. Send pal requests, chat in real-time, and build your pickleball community. PICKLE PASSPORT Collect court stamps by playing at different locations. Earn badges like Court Hopper, Early Bird, Night Owl, Streaker, and more. Track your achievements in the Awards tab. BADGE CELEBRATIONS Unlock badges and get a confetti-filled celebration! Show off your earned badges on your profile. SOCIAL FEED Share updates, tag players with @mentions, and interact with your pickleball community through likes and comments. DASH ASSISTANT Get AI-powered insights and tips to improve your game. COURT EXPLORER Discover nearby pickleball courts on an interactive map. QR CODE SHARING Share your profile instantly with a scannable QR code. Whether you're a casual dinker or a tournament grinder, Dink & Dash keeps your pickleball life organized and fun. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dink & Dash at 100% against DinkSmart's 56%. Dink & Dash also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9). DinkSmart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Dink & Dash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DinkSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dink & Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of DinkSmart's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dink & Dash's.
DinkSmart ships an update fortnightly, Dink & Dash every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DinkSmart | Dink & Dash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | DINKSMART, INC | GSST ENTERPRISES LLC |
Customer experience
DinkSmart
Dink & Dash
In-app purchases
DinkSmart
No in-app purchases
Dink & Dash
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
