Comparison

Padelistics vs Start Padel

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

Head to head
About

Padelistics

Features
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Elevate your game - stop guessing, start tracking. Take full control of your padel journey. With Padelistics, track every match, every shot, and every detail - live on court or review it later, your way. No more guessing. Every point you play becomes data you can use to improve, adapt, and win. Track your way, live or after the match - Log matches and shots in real time on court - Or track everything later with full detail - Point-by-point tracking with detailed data - 12 shot types for every rally - Scores, results, notes, and key moments Review and improve, anytime - Break down matches point by point - Analyze every shot and decision - Understand what worked and what did not - Turn match data into smarter strategies Turn data into performance - Discover your strengths and weaknesses - Understand why you win or lose - Track progress match after match - Get insights that guide your improvement Organize a tournament with friends - Set it up for free on padelistics.com: 8 or 12 players, three formats - The schedule builds itself and the standings update as you play - At the end, scan your QR code and every match lands in the app - Partner, opponents, score, and your podium finish, all imported Always with you - iCloud sync across devices - Available in English, Italian, Spanish Perfect for - Recreational players wanting to improve - Competitive players tracking tournament performance - Friends organizing their own tournament nights - Padel enthusiasts who love data - Anyone serious about understanding their game Download Padelistics and elevate your game. Privacy Policy: https://padelistics.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://padelistics.com/terms

About

Start Padel

Features
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You played three sets. You know you lost. Do you know why? Start Padel turns every match into one clear thing to work on next time. Score the match on your Apple Watch, answer a few quick questions afterwards, and get coaching built from what actually happened on court. SCORE WITHOUT LEAVING THE COURT • Tap to score on Apple Watch — your phone stays in the bag • Best of 3, single set or timed, with golden point on or off • Tag the shot that decided the point: bandeja, vibora, lob, smash, volley • Undo any point, and settle disputes with built-in FIP rule clauses • Live Activity and widgets keep the score on your Lock Screen RUN THE WHOLE AMERICANO • Organise an Americano from your phone — from four players, on one court or several • Build the roster fast: tap people you have played with recently, paste the list from the group chat, or type names • Choose courts, rounds and points per match; every pairing, court and sit-out is scheduled for you • Live standings after each court, and a final table nobody has to argue about • Share the standings card, and send each player a private link that saves the session to their own history • No account and no sign-in — for you or anyone you invite FIND OUT WHAT BROKE DOWN • A debrief that takes a minute — energy, focus, confidence • Note the conditions, the opponent's style, the moments that turned it • Speak your debrief instead of typing it • Your strengths and problem shots named, with the evidence behind each COACHING THAT REMEMBERS YOUR LAST MATCH • One focus at a time, not a list of forty fixes • Every recommendation shows the evidence it came from • On supported devices, coaching is generated privately on your iPhone using Apple Intelligence. Otherwise Start Padel uses its built-in coaching library — either way your match data stays on your device TRAINING YOU CAN ACTUALLY RUN • 72 drills, picked for the shot that keeps costing you points • Court diagram, setup, steps and a success target for every drill • Most sessions run 8 to 20 minutes, so one fits before you play WATCH YOUR LEVEL CLIMB • A Start Padel Rating built only from real scored matches • Mapped to the external level range you already recognise • Win rate, results and the weakness that keeps coming back • Import past results straight from your Playtomic screenshots • Practice sessions save to Apple Health as workouts SHARE THE WIN • Post a match card after a good night on court • Show first names, initials, or keep every name private • Invite the players you just beat FREE AND PRO Score as many matches as you like. Match scoring, Americanos, unlimited history, debriefs, the rules referee, your results and match cards are all free — there is no match limit. Start Padel Pro turns your debriefs into personal coaching, builds a training plan from your own matches, and unlocks advanced progress analytics. SUBSCRIPTION Start Padel Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, offered monthly or yearly. Prices are shown in the app before you buy and vary by region. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage the subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://startpadel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://startpadel.app/privacy

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

Padelistics and Start Padel are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Padelistics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year and Start Padel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Padelistics ships an update fortnightly, Start Padel every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Padelistics versus Start Padel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPadelisticsStart Padel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB28 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLuca CastelloDarren Tracey

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Padelistics

Subscriptions1
  • Padelistics Premium Yearly1 Year trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Padelistics Premium Lifetime$29.99
4 purchases

Start Padel

Subscriptions3
  • Start Padel Pro$4.997 Days
  • Start Padel Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Start Padel Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Start Padel Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Padelistics free?
Padelistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Start Padel free?
Start Padel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Padelistics or Start Padel have ads?
Neither Padelistics nor Start Padel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Padelistics or Start Padel?
Padelistics ships an update fortnightly, and Start Padel every 10 days. Most recently, Padelistics was updated on October 11, 2026 and Start Padel on October 25, 2026.

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