Comparison

Ballu vs Picki

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

Head to head
About

Ballu

Features
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Ballu : Innovative Energy of Comfort 1.Whole-Home Control Hub​​ – Remotely manage devices and one-tap comfort activation. ​​2.Multi-Device Synergy​​ – Seamlessly integrates Ballu smart products and cross-brand devices. ​​3.Energy-Saving Scheduler​​ – Customize timers to match your daily routines. ​​4.Family Comfort Circle​​ – Share device access instantly and sync preferences in real-time. ​​5.Zero-Lag Response​​ – Dual-mode Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity, immune to network disruptions.

About

Picki

This app simplifies group planning by allowing friends to privately swipe on nearby places. Once everyone agrees on a location, it reveals the match, turning indecision into concrete plans for outings.

Highlights
  • Private place swiping for groups
  • Matchmaking for venues
  • Customizable plan parameters
  • Venue details and ratings
  • Wishlist for saved places
  • Calendar integration
Features
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Skip the “where should we go?” back-and-forth. Picki helps friends make plans by privately swiping on nearby places. Invite your friends, choose what you’re in the mood for, and when everyone likes the same place, Picki reveals the match. HOW IT WORKS Create a plan Choose a location, activity types, search radius, and—if you want—a date and time. Then invite friends to join. Swipe independently Browse place cards on your own time. Your choices stay private unless they result in a match. Get a match When everyone in the plan likes the same place, it’s a Picki. You’ll get the match and can move straight to the plan. Make it happen Get directions, share the match, or add it to your calendar. WHY PICKI • No more endless “where do you want to go?” messages • Explore restaurants, bars, cafés, outdoor spots, entertainment, arts and culture, shopping, wellness, wineries and breweries, and more • See useful venue details such as photos, ratings, price level, and hours when available • Swipe independently—no real-time coordination needed • Save places to your Wishlist for later • Revisit past matched plans • Connect with friends using an invite code Whether you’re planning dinner, date night, a weekend activity, or a night out with friends, Picki helps turn indecision into a plan. Pick a place. Find a match. Go together.

Screenshots

Ballu4 screens
Picki4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Picki at daily against Ballu's every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballu ships an update every 13 months, Picki daily. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ballu versus Picki: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalluPicki
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB37 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperGuangdong BIG Climatic Manufacture Co., LTDPicki Tech LLC

In-app purchases

None

Ballu

No in-app purchases

None

Picki

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ballu free?
Ballu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Picki free?
Picki is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ballu or Picki have ads?
Neither Ballu nor Picki shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballu or Picki?
Ballu ships an update every 13 months, and Picki daily. Most recently, Ballu was updated on October 5, 2026 and Picki on September 28, 2026.

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