Comparison

openPadel vs Just Padel Score

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

Head to head
About

openPadel

Features
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openPadel – Tennis & Padel Scoring System Never again pen and paper: openPadel is your digital scoreboard for all padel matches – whether on court with a Raspberry Pi or simply offline with friends. Real-Time Scoreboard (Online Mode) Connect instantly by scanning a QR code to an openPadel server on court. The app displays the current match score in real time – points, games, sets, serve indicator, and tiebreak status – right on your iPhone. Saved courts are automatically recognized, so you're connected immediately on your next visit. Full Offline Mode Not a tech enthusiast? Just want to play? No problem! In offline mode, your iPhone acts as the scoreboard itself. Assign points with a button press or intuitive swipe controls (swipe up/down for points, sideways for undo). The complete match history is saved automatically. Game Modes – Your Rules Choose from several preconfigured game modes: • With advantage + tiebreak (classic padel) • No advantage / Golden Point • Short sets • Best of 1, 3, or 5 sets • Create custom game modes and sync with the server, or use them offline Statistics & Match History Keep track of all matches played. Offline matches are saved locally, while online matches are loaded directly from the server and synced. View wins, losses, set results, and match duration at a glance. Apple Watch Integration Control the scoreboard directly from your wrist. The Apple Watch app displays the current score and lets you assign points without taking your iPhone out of your pocket. Multilingual The app is available in German, English (GB), and Spanish. Open Source openPadel is an open-source project. The source code and instructions on how to build your own server can be found on GitHub. Just follow the support URL.

About

Just Padel Score

Features
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PadelTime is a modern scoreboard for padel matches. Track points, games, and sets using official scoring rules. Enjoy a clean interface, voice announcements, match history, Apple Watch support, and Bluetooth remote control. Whether you're training, playing with friends, or competing in a tournament, PadelTime makes keeping score fast, simple, and enjoyable.

Screenshots

openPadel4 screens
Just Padel Score4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Just Padel Score at every 4 days against openPadel's every 3 weeks. 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

openPadel ships an update every 3 weeks, Just Padel Score every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
openPadel versus Just Padel Score: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteropenPadelJust Padel Score
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael HaiszanEvgeny Finogeev

In-app purchases

None

openPadel

No in-app purchases

None

Just Padel Score

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is openPadel free?
openPadel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Just Padel Score free?
Just Padel Score is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do openPadel or Just Padel Score have ads?
Neither openPadel nor Just Padel Score shows ads.
Which is updated more often, openPadel or Just Padel Score?
openPadel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Just Padel Score every 4 days. Most recently, openPadel was updated on November 5, 2026 and Just Padel Score on October 31, 2026.

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