Comparison

PadelFlow vs MaxPadel

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

Head to head
About

PadelFlow

Features
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PadelFlow runs your padel session so you can just play. Pick a format, add the players, and every round, court and score is handled — live standings included. EIGHT FORMATS • Americano — solo and team • Mexicano — matchups follow the standings • Nordicano — the ladder format with a final round that decides everything • King/Queen of the Court — solo and team • Davis Cup — two teams, one trophy Sessions work completely offline, with no account and no sign-up: add names, tap start, and the app builds fair rounds, balances who sits out, and keeps the leaderboard live as scores come in. Every past session can be reopened at any time. GROUPS — YOUR CREW'S HOME COURT Play with the same people every week? Create a group: • One shared roster — players don't need accounts; a name is enough • Every session lands in a results archive, mirrored to every member's phone • Elo ratings from 1200 that move with every match • Highlights: most improved, dream team and more • Tournament lobbies — post a session, players claim their own spots • One invite as link, QR or short code — joining is always free Creating and running a group is a subscription, with the first 30 days free. Playing sessions and joining groups are free, always. PRIVACY, PLAINLY Solo sessions stay on your device — no account exists and nothing leaves your phone. Groups sync through an account (sign in with Apple or Google). Analytics run only if you opt in. Questions? support@padelflow.no · padelflow.no Terms of Use: https://padelflow.no/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://padelflow.no/en/privacy/

About

MaxPadel

Features
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MaxPadel is the ultimate padel tournament organizer. Whether you're running a casual Mexicano with friends or a competitive Americano at your club, MaxPadel handles everything — pairings, scoring, rankings, and live TV display. Stop using pen and paper. Let MaxPadel do the math. WHY YOU'LL LOVE MAXPADEL: Effortless Organization: Create a tournament in seconds. Add players, pick your format, and MaxPadel generates all the pairings automatically using smart algorithms that avoid repeat matchups. 10+ Tournament Formats: Mexicano, Americano, Mix Americano, Mixicano, Super Mexicano, Team Americano, Team Mexicano, Club Team Americano, Club Americano, and more. Every popular padel format in one app. Live Score Tracking: Enter scores directly from your phone as matches finish. All rankings update instantly. Real-Time Rankings: See the full leaderboard with wins, losses, point difference, and total points — updated live after every match. Cast to Any TV: Connect your phone to a TV and display a live scoreboard for everyone at the club to see. Just enter the TV access code and you're live. KEY FEATURES: - Smart pairing algorithms (no repeat partners or opponents) - Dynamic round generation based on live standings - Multi-court support (2, 3, 4+ courts) - Full match history with detailed results - TV scoreboard with live score updates - Works offline — no internet required during play PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION INFO: MaxPadel offers a Premium subscription to unlock unlimited tournaments and advanced features. Free Access: Create tournaments with up to 8 players and 2 courts. Premium Access: Unlimited players, unlimited courts, all tournament formats, TV casting, and priority support. Subscription Options: - Monthly: $4.99/month - Yearly: $35.99/year - Lifetime: $199.99 (one-time purchase) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account Settings at any time after purchase. The Lifetime option is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Run your next tournament with MaxPadel. Download now and experience the difference. Privacy Policy: https://exilod.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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MaxPadel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PadelFlow at none against MaxPadel's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. MaxPadel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PadelFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PadelFlow ships an update fortnightly, MaxPadel every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PadelFlow versus MaxPadel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPadelFlowMaxPadel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohannes HornAlexandru Maftei

In-app purchases

None

PadelFlow

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MaxPadel

Subscriptions2
  • MaxPadel Pro – Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • MaxPadel Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • MaxPadel Pro – Lifetime$199.99

Questions

Is PadelFlow free?
PadelFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MaxPadel free?
MaxPadel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PadelFlow or MaxPadel have ads?
Neither PadelFlow nor MaxPadel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PadelFlow or MaxPadel?
PadelFlow ships an update fortnightly, and MaxPadel every 8 days. Most recently, PadelFlow was updated on September 28, 2026 and MaxPadel on October 7, 2026.

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