# Game Maker vs PickleScore

The clearest difference is price: Game Maker at Free against PickleScore's $2.99. PickleScore's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 64%). On ratings volume, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Game Maker is free to download; PickleScore costs $2.99 up front. Game Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PickleScore asks for nothing beyond the download.

PickleScore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Game Maker's written reviews are positive against 100% of PickleScore's.

Game Maker ships an update every 8 days, PickleScore weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Maker | PickleScore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-maker-pickleball/id6749895657/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklescore-for-pickleball/id6760952612/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 152 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pickleball TopCo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649936841) | [Greg Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886986982) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-maker-pickleball/id6749895657)

Organize pickleball games, find nearby courts, and connect with players. Create custom game formats, manage groups, and communicate with other players.

**Highlights:** Find nearby games and courts, Connect with players by DUPR, age, gender, Create private groups and chat, Organize games with custom formats, Scramble, Round Robin, King of the Court modes, DUPR rating sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual Access | $199.99 | per year |


### PickleScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklescore-for-pickleball/id6760952612)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

This app is a simple score tracker designed for pickleball players. It allows you to easily keep score and track serves directly from your Apple Watch, even during gameplay. Customize your experience with various themes and enjoy an ad-free, one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Tap-only scoring buttons, Independent Apple Watch functionality, Automatic score saving, Serve tracking for singles and doubles, Customizable color themes, Runs alongside workout apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Maker free?

Game Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PickleScore free?

PickleScore costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Game Maker or PickleScore?

PickleScore is rated higher. Game Maker averages 3.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while PickleScore averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Game Maker or PickleScore have ads?

Game Maker shows ads; PickleScore does not.

### Which is updated more often, Game Maker or PickleScore?

Game Maker ships an update every 8 days, and PickleScore weekly. Most recently, Game Maker was updated on October 28, 2026 and PickleScore on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*