DinkSmart vs Road to 5.0
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.
Road to 5.0
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Chasing a higher DUPR? Road to 5.0 is the pickleball app for players who train with a number in mind. Connect your DUPR and every drill, match, and open-play session turns into progress you can actually see. Log what you played, see how your rating moved, and watch the climb toward 5.0 on a clean weekly trajectory. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Sync your real DUPR and track it live, week over week • Log sessions in seconds — drills, match play, coached, or open play • Capture duration, focus, partner, and score, with the DUPR change from each session • See weekly hours and games so you know the work is paying off • Set your target and watch the gap to 5.0 shrink • Climb the community leaderboard next to the top climbers • Follow founders Breygan and Kasen on their own road to 5.0 • Share a public profile and cheer on friends in the feed Whether you're grinding drills at the local court or playing league nights, Road to 5.0 keeps your improvement honest and motivating — one session at a time. Connect your DUPR and start your climb today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DinkSmart at 15.1 against Road to 5.0's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
DinkSmart ships an update fortnightly, Road to 5.0 every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | DinkSmart | Road to 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DINKSMART, INC | Innovativeware LLC |
In-app purchases
DinkSmart
No in-app purchases
Road to 5.0
No in-app purchases
