Comparison

openPadel vs Padelmatic

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

Padelmatic

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Never argue about the score again. Padelmatic keeps score on iPhone and Apple Watch so you can stay focused on the match. Choose the format and first server, then tap after each point. Games, sets, tiebreaks and serve rotation advance automatically. BUILT FOR PADEL • Traditional scoring: one set or best of three • Advantage, golden point or star point at 40–40 • Full deciding set or super tiebreak • Americano mode with a configurable point target and serve interval • Undo across point, game and set boundaries • Pause and resume any match ON YOUR WRIST Score directly from Apple Watch and see the score and server at a glance. Padelmatic uses the same scoring engine on iPhone and Apple Watch, so the rules stay consistent. MORE THAN A SCOREBOARD • Match history and detailed statistics • Bronze, silver and gold achievements • Player levels and XP • Daily, weekly and monthly challenges • Shareable result cards PRIVATE BY DESIGN Scoring, history and settings work offline. No account is required. Sign in with Apple is optional and only used to sync completed match history across your devices. PADELMATIC PRO Padelmatic Pro is required to score matches. Choose a one-time Lifetime purchase or a Weekly subscription. Eligible new subscribers receive a one-week free trial. Prices appear in your local currency before purchase. Manage or cancel subscriptions in the App Store. Terms of Use: https://padelmatic.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://padelmatic.app/privacy Support: https://padelmatic.app/support

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: openPadel at none against Padelmatic's 2. Padelmatic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support 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. Padelmatic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. openPadel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

openPadel ships an update every 3 weeks, Padelmatic every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
openPadel versus Padelmatic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteropenPadelPadelmatic
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael HaiszanTeddy App Labs, LLC

In-app purchases

None

openPadel

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Padelmatic

Subscriptions1
  • Padelmatic Pro Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
One-time1
  • Padelmatic Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is openPadel free?
openPadel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Padelmatic free?
Padelmatic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do openPadel or Padelmatic have ads?
Neither openPadel nor Padelmatic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, openPadel or Padelmatic?
openPadel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Padelmatic every 2 days. Most recently, openPadel was updated on October 2, 2026 and Padelmatic on October 24, 2026.

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