PicklePear vs PaddleUp Match Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PicklePear
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PicklePear - Find Pickleball Partners Near You Connect with local pickleball players, schedule games, and join events in your area. FEATURES: - Swipe to find compatible playing partners based on skill level and location - Create and join game sessions with other players - Discover and register for local pickleball events and tournaments - Join pickleball clubs and communities - Chat with matched partners to coordinate games Whether you're a beginner looking for casual rallies or an advanced player seeking competitive matches, PicklePear helps you find the perfect playing partners. Download now and never play alone again!
PaddleUp Match Maker
Easily find pickleball players for singles, doubles, or private games. Organize matches, coordinate times and courts, and receive alerts for game updates. Spend less time texting and more time playing.
- Find pickleball players
- Organize singles or doubles matches
- Create open or private games
- Coordinate court times
- Receive match alerts
- Manage player groups
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PaddleUp makes it easy to find pickleball players when you’re ready to play. Whether you want a doubles match today, singles tomorrow, or a private game with your regular crew, PaddleUp helps you turn “Who wants to play?” into an actual match. Set when you’re available, choose open or private, invite players or groups, and let PaddleUp help organize the rest. Players can join, coordinate start times, assign courts, and stay updated with match alerts. Perfect for clubs, resorts, neighborhoods, and pickleball communities where players want a faster way to get games going. With PaddleUp, you can: - Create open matches so nearby players can join - Set up private matches with specific players or groups - Choose singles or doubles - Pick your preferred play window for today or tomorrow - Add match notes for details like skill level, court preference, or format - Join upcoming matches at your location - Get alerts when games form, players join, courts are assigned, or times change - Manage your player groups for faster invites - Stop texting around to see who’s available. PaddleUp helps you get on the court faster and easier.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: PicklePear at 3 against PaddleUp Match Maker's 1. PicklePear also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PicklePear ships an update every 3 days, PaddleUp Match Maker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PicklePear | PaddleUp Match Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ORI SHALOM MOLAD | David Lewis |
In-app purchases
PicklePear
No in-app purchases
PaddleUp Match Maker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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