PicklePalz vs PqlPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
PqlPlay
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PqlPlay is your pickleball community's home for open play, your people, and your game. • Never miss open play. See every session at your level, sign up, and get a reminder before you're due on court. • Check in courtside. Tap in when you arrive — no front-desk line. • Hype your crew. Send kudos after a session and earn badges for showing up, partnering, and welcoming new players. • Find players at your level. A verified rating shows you who plays around you — friend them and play more. Your club membership signs you in. Membership, billing & bookings stay with your club in CourtReserve.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PqlPlay at none against PicklePalz's 12. On price, update cadence, 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. PicklePalz sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PqlPlay asks for nothing beyond the download.
PicklePalz ships an update every 4 weeks, PqlPlay fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PicklePalz | PqlPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Mendelsohn | Robert Swanwick |
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
PqlPlay
No in-app purchases
