DinkSmart vs DinkLinks
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.
DinkLinks
Discover and join local pickleball communities. Connect with players, find courts with detailed information, and organize or join court events. See who's playing and plan your next game.
- Find pickleball courts
- View court details
- Chat with community members
- Create player profiles
- Organize court events
- See who's playing
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The DinkLinks mobile app allows you to find and connect with pickleball court communities. • Find courts and see details such as location, hours, amenities, etc. • Chat with other members of the court community. • Create and view player profiles. • Create and participate in court events. • See who’s planning to play. Let others know when you are planning to play. Terms Of Service https://app.dinklinks.com/terms-of-service Privacy policy https://app.dinklinks.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DinkLinks at 5.0 against DinkSmart's 3.9. DinkSmart's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DinkLinks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DinkSmart has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DinkSmart ships an update fortnightly, DinkLinks every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DinkSmart | DinkLinks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | DINKSMART, INC | DinkLinks L.L.C. |
Customer experience
DinkSmart
DinkLinks
In-app purchases
DinkSmart
No in-app purchases
DinkLinks
No in-app purchases
