Comparison

CourtScore vs Pulse Tennis

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

Head to head
About

CourtScore

Features
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No more losing track of the score - or doing mental math during a match. CourtScore is your Apple Watch scorekeeper for Tennis, Padel, and Pickleball, letting you track every point in real time while staying focused on the game. Choose the sport you’re playing, select singles or doubles, and start scoring in seconds. Whether you’re playing a friendly game, competing, or training, CourtScore keeps scoring simple and distraction-free. Features: - Tennis & Padel & Pickleball - Choose the sport you’re playing before you start. - Singles & Doubles - Set up your game for individual or team play. - One-Tap Scoring - Update points with a simple tap. - Undo Mistakes - Swipe to instantly fix an incorrect score. - Flexible Match Format - Play as many sets as you like, without being locked into strict pro formats. - Quick Tie-Breaks - Switch to a tie-break whenever you need. - Side Change Reminders - Never forget when it’s time to switch sides. - Training Mode - Track workouts without scoring, ideal for drills, lessons, or practice. - Apple Health Integration - Automatically log your racket sport sessions in Apple Health. - Apple Watch Complication - Launch CourtScore quickly and get to your game with just a tap from your watch face. Why CourtScore is Different: Most sports scoring apps are overloaded with menus or built around strict professional formats. CourtScore is fast, intuitive, and distraction-free - designed for Apple Watch players who just want to enjoy the game. Whether you play Tennis, Padel, or Pickleball, singles or doubles, CourtScore keeps the score so you can focus on playing.

About

Pulse Tennis

Features
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The most intuitive way to track your tennis matches, analyze your game, and improve with AI-powered coaching. Pulse Tennis is a watch-first tennis scoring app for your wrist. Track matches directly from your watch while you play, then review detailed insights, analytics, and coaching reports on your iPhone when the match is over. Tap the top half of the screen when you win a point, or the bottom half when your opponent wins one. The watch handles tennis rules automatically, including deuce, advantage, tiebreaks, and server tracking, so you can stay focused on the match. KEY FEATURES • Score points instantly with taps or the Digital Crown • Automatic tracking of games, sets, tiebreaks, and matches • Smart haptics for deuce, game, set, and match points • Long press to instantly undo mistakes • Automatic match history with point-by-point tracking and detailed statistics • Full match analytics in the iPhone companion app • AI Coach match analysis with personalized takeaways • Weekly summaries, long-term trends, and opponent scouting for repeat opponents WATCH-FIRST DESIGN Pulse Tennis is built for the wrist. Large tap zones and distinct haptic feedback let you track points without breaking your focus during play. MATCH INSIGHTS After your match, open the companion iPhone app to explore detailed analysis including momentum charts, point-by-point logs, performance statistics, and match history. AI COACH Upgrade to Coach for AI-powered insights based on how you actually play. Get post-match analysis, weekly summaries, trend coaching, next-match focus, and scouting reports for opponents you play often. HEALTH & FITNESS Matches can be recorded as tennis workouts in Apple Health, including: • Heart rate • Calories burned • Match duration PRO & COACH Enjoy 3 free matches. Unlock unlimited match tracking with a one-time Pro purchase. AI Coach features are available with an optional Coach subscription. PRIVACY No account required. Your match history is stored on your device. When you use AI Coach, selected match statistics are sent to Pulse Tennis servers only to generate coaching reports. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pulse Tennis Terms of Use: https://eddycastro.com/pulsetennis/terms/ Pulse Tennis Privacy Policy: https://eddycastro.com/pulsetennis/privacy/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pulse Tennis at Free against CourtScore's $3.99. CourtScore's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence and ads 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

Pulse Tennis is free to download; CourtScore costs $3.99 up front. Pulse Tennis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CourtScore asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
CourtScore versus Pulse Tennis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCourtScorePulse Tennis
Price$3.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB22 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAndrii YelisieievDomi

In-app purchases

None

CourtScore

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulse Tennis

One-time1
  • Pulse Tennis Pro$4.99

Questions

Is CourtScore free?
CourtScore costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse Tennis free?
Pulse Tennis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CourtScore or Pulse Tennis have ads?
Neither CourtScore nor Pulse Tennis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CourtScore or Pulse Tennis?
CourtScore ships an update every 2 months, and Pulse Tennis every 2 months. Most recently, CourtScore was updated on November 8, 2026 and Pulse Tennis on October 31, 2026.

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