Comparison

Malab vs Pickles ball

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

Head to head
About

Malab

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Malab makes booking sports venues easier than ever. Whether you want to play football, basketball, or any other sport, find nearby facilities, check availability in real time, and book your spot ! Key features: - Search for sports venues near you - Check availability and book instantly - Manage your bookings with ease Download Malab today !

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Pickles ball

Features
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Welcome to Pickleball - your all-in-one app for the fastest-growing sport in America! BOOK COURTS INSTANTLY - Find and book pickleball courts near you - View real-time availability and pricing - Pay securely with Apple Pay / Google Pay - Get instant confirmations FIND PLAYERS & OPEN GAMES - Join open games looking for players - Match with players at your skill level - Create open games and split costs - Build your pickleball community TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Log match scores and stats - Track your win/loss record - Climb the leaderboards - Earn badges and achievements COMPETE IN TOURNAMENTS - Discover local tournaments - Register and pay entry fees - Follow live brackets and standings - Challenge yourself against the best SQUADS & SOCIAL - Create or join pickleball squads - Organize regular games with friends - Find free park meetups - Connect with local players SKILL RATING SYSTEM - Self-reported skill levels (2.0-5.0+) - Community verification (thumbs up/down) - Find appropriately-matched games FEATURES Real-time court availability Secure payments (Stripe) Push notifications for game reminders Weather forecasts for outdoor courts Beautiful dark mode interface Whether you're a beginner or a pro, Pickleball helps you play more, improve faster, and connect with the amazing pickleball community. Download now and start playing!

Screenshots

Malab4 screens
Pickles ball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Malab at none against Pickles ball's shown. Pickles ball's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

Malab ships an update fortnightly, Pickles ball every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Malab versus Pickles ball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalabPickles ball
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB103 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHissein DoudouAli Odat

In-app purchases

None

Malab

No in-app purchases

None

Pickles ball

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Malab free?
Malab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pickles ball free?
Pickles ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Malab or Pickles ball have ads?
Pickles ball shows ads; Malab does not.
Which is updated more often, Malab or Pickles ball?
Malab ships an update fortnightly, and Pickles ball every 2 weeks. Most recently, Malab was updated on September 5, 2026 and Pickles ball on September 6, 2026.

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