Comparison

PB Stack vs Palace of Pickleball

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PB Stack

Features
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PB Stack: The Ultimate Pickleball Scoreboard & Player Manager PB Stack is your all-in-one solution for managing pickleball games with ease. Whether you're playing casually with friends or organizing competitive matches, PB Stack helps you stay on top of the action — tracking scores, player positions, and match progress in real time. Key Features: Add and manage players with just a few taps Real-time scoreboard for singles and doubles matches Auto-rotate player positions between games Simple, intuitive interface for quick in-game updates PB Stack keeps your focus on the court while it handles the scoring. Just stack your players, start the game, and let the app do the rest!

About

Palace of Pickleball

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Welcome to the official Palace of Pickleball app, your all-in-one hub for pickleball in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Book your pickleball court, join open play sessions, register for leagues, clinics, tournaments, and events, manage your membership, and connect with the Palace of Pickleball community. Whether you're new to pickleball, looking to improve your game, competing in a league, or simply looking for a fun way to play and meet other players, the Palace of Pickleball app makes it easy to manage your entire pickleball experience in one place. FEATURES: • Book and manage pickleball court reservations • Join open play sessions and find games • Register for leagues, clinics, tournaments, and special events • Manage your membership and player profile • Connect with fellow pickleball players • Stay up to date with schedules, announcements, and club events • Access member benefits, discounts, and exclusive programming • Find upcoming activities and opportunities to play Palace of Pickleball is Virginia Beach's dedicated indoor pickleball destination, bringing year-round play, community, and coastal-inspired style together under one roof. The club is designed to welcome players of all ages and skill levels, with a focus on fun, fitness, connection, and growing the game. Members can enjoy unlimited open play, preferred court reservations, early access and discounts for leagues, clinics, events, and special programming, along with access to lounge and remote-work areas. Download the official Palace of Pickleball app today, powered by OpenCourt!

Screenshots

PB Stack4 screens
Palace of Pickleball3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PB Stack at fortnightly against Palace of Pickleball's every 3 months. PB Stack also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PB Stack ships an update fortnightly, Palace of Pickleball every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PB Stack versus Palace of Pickleball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPB StackPalace of Pickleball
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerheyday devOpenCourt, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

PB Stack

No in-app purchases

None

Palace of Pickleball

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PB Stack free?
PB Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Palace of Pickleball free?
Palace of Pickleball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PB Stack or Palace of Pickleball have ads?
Neither PB Stack nor Palace of Pickleball shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PB Stack or Palace of Pickleball?
PB Stack ships an update fortnightly, and Palace of Pickleball every 3 months. Most recently, PB Stack was updated on October 10, 2026 and Palace of Pickleball on October 25, 2026.

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