PadelClippy vs Glassbox Padel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PadelClippy
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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 2 hours 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.
Glassbox Padel
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Glassbox is the padel app for every format — from a standard foursome to Expanded games with 5–24 players, plus in-app Americanos and Mexicanos. Rotate partners between sets in Expanded games. Log results set by set, switch partners, and keep competition fair — your rating reflects your performance, not one lucky pairing all night. WHAT YOU CAN DO ▸ Host or join any format Standard (4 players), Expanded (5–24), Americano, and Mexicano — create a game or browse open games in one place. ▸ Expanded games with partner rotation Play ranked sessions with more than four players. Switch partners between sets for a fairer rating model — not fixed pairs for the whole session. ▸ Run live events Run Americanos and Mexicanos in-app with rounds, courts, smart rest rotation, and live standings — any group size, not just multiples of four. ▸ Your dashboard See your rating, win rate, trend chart, and recent games. Track progress from how you actually play. ▸ Share to social media Export player, match, and group cards ready for social media ▸ Groups Private crews with leaderboards, stats, and shareable group cards. ▸ Games tab Scan today and upcoming games at a glance. Tap into live events when it’s time to play. FOR ORGANIZERS • Host without playing • Guest slots for friends not on the app • Recurring weekly games • Private and group-only visibility • Level and gender filters when hosting Download Glassbox — every format, partner rotation between sets, stats that stay fair.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glassbox Padel at none against PadelClippy's 2. Glassbox Padel also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. PadelClippy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Glassbox Padel asks for nothing beyond the download.
PadelClippy ships an update every 6 days, Glassbox Padel every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PadelClippy | Glassbox Padel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michel Franciscus Maria Helsdingen | Dharshini Prithiviraj |
In-app purchases
PadelClippy
- PadelClippy Pro$4.99
- Trainer Mode$17.99
Glassbox Padel
No in-app purchases
Questions
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