Comparison

PadelClippy vs PLAI Padel

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

Head to head
About

PadelClippy

Features
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Save your best padel moments with one tap on your Apple Watch or a hand gesture for the lens. Mount your phone, play your match, and never miss a highlight again. Free to use, no account needed. Used by padel players in 15+ countries. HOW IT WORKS 1. Mount your phone on the fence facing the court 2. Recording starts automatically when you tilt the phone, or tap to start 3. Play your game 4. Tap your Apple Watch or raise your hand to save the last 30 seconds 5. Review, edit, and share your highlights on Instagram, WhatsApp or any app KEY FEATURES - Instant Highlights: Save the last 30 seconds with one tap on your Apple Watch or a hand gesture for the lens - Apple Watch Control: Trigger clips from your wrist without touching your phone - Hand Gesture Detection: Raise your open palm to the camera to capture a moment, no Watch required - Smart Recording: Auto-start on tilt or manual tap-to-start, adjustable buffer from 15 to 60 seconds - Easy Editing: Trim clips, adjust playback speed, slow-motion replay, and export in HD (Pro) - Match Recap: Turn today's clips into one shareable reel with a single tap - Vertical Export: Real 9:16 export for Instagram Stories, TikTok and Shorts - Your Own Logo (Pro): Put your club or team logo on every clip you share - Share Anywhere: Export clips to your camera roll and share on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp or any other app FREE TO USE Record up to 30 minutes per month for free. Free clips export in 720p with a small PadelClippy watermark. PadelClippy Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription) unlocks HD export, watermark-free clips or your own logo, unlimited editing and unlimited recording time. TRAINER MODE Coaches can use an iPad to trigger clip saves on a student's iPhone via Bluetooth. No WiFi required. Perfect for training sessions and group lessons. PERFECT FOR - Padel players who want to relive and share their best shots - Coaches running training sessions - Teams who want their own logo on their highlights - Players analyzing their technique Available in English, Dutch, German, Spanish, French, Swedish, and Italian.

About

PLAI Padel

Features
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PLAI Padel offers the ultimate padel experience! Record your matches at one of our partner clubs and receive personal insights and highlights. Track your progress and share your best moments with friends all within the PLAI app.

Screenshots

PadelClippy4 screens
PLAI Padel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLAI Padel at none against PadelClippy's 2. PLAI Padel also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). PadelClippy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PadelClippy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PLAI Padel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PadelClippy ships an update weekly, PLAI Padel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
PadelClippy versus PLAI Padel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPadelClippyPLAI Padel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichel Franciscus Maria HelsdingenPLAI Sports BV

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PadelClippy

One-time2
  • PadelClippy Pro$6.99
  • Trainer Mode$17.99
None

PLAI Padel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PadelClippy free?
PadelClippy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PLAI Padel free?
PLAI Padel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PadelClippy or PLAI Padel have ads?
Neither PadelClippy nor PLAI Padel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PadelClippy or PLAI Padel?
PadelClippy ships an update weekly, and PLAI Padel fortnightly. Most recently, PadelClippy was updated on November 5, 2026 and PLAI Padel on October 30, 2026.

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