# PickleWave vs PickleNow

The clearest difference is ads: PickleWave at none against PickleNow's shown. PickleWave also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PickleWave against 5.0 for PickleNow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PickleWave | PickleNow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklewave/id6755482658/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklenow-pickleball/id6781977875/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 29 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Mauricio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854145953) | [PIUPIU LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781905821) |

## What reviewers say

### PickleWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklewave/id6755482658)

Get live scores, tournament results, and match histories for professional pickleball. Follow your favorite players and tournaments in real-time with advanced analytics for fans worldwide.

**Highlights:** Live scores and real-time updates, Player profiles with rankings, Tournament results (PPA, MLP, APP, USAP), Tournament schedules, Match history, Personalized player and event feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PickleNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picklenow-pickleball/id6781977875)

Discover nearby pickleball courts, find open play sessions, and connect with local players. Organize or join groups, leagues, and games all within a single platform.

**Highlights:** Find pickleball courts, Join open play sessions, Connect with local players, Organize groups and leagues, Discover games

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PickleWave free?

PickleWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PickleNow free?

PickleNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PickleWave or PickleNow?

PickleWave and PickleNow are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do PickleWave or PickleNow have ads?

PickleNow shows ads; PickleWave does not.

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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.*