PicklePear vs OpenDinks
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!
OpenDinks
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OpenDinks is the all-in-one app for pickleball players and the clubs they call home. Your club runs on OpenDinks — so you can do everything from your phone: PLAY • Join open play sessions and pick your skill level — you rotate with players at your level • Reserve a court in seconds and invite up to 6 players • Walk in and check in instantly with your member barcode • See who's coming and who's playing right now MEMBERSHIP & CREDIT • Buy Pickles (club credit) to pay for play — raw credit never expires • Manage your membership tier and benefits • Track every transaction in your wallet DISCOVER • Browse events, clinics, and tournaments at your club • Get personalized session recommendations • Earn rewards with the Daily Spin and weekly coupons IMPROVE • Track your skill rating • Find drill partners and book coaches • Join leagues and skill-matched play FOR CLUB STAFF • Run open play, courts, walk-ins, and check-ins • Manage members, memberships, and staff shifts • Handle payments, point of sale, and reporting OpenDinks is free for players. Bring your paddle — we'll handle the rest.
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Verdict
PicklePear and OpenDinks 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PicklePear | OpenDinks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ORI SHALOM MOLAD | Chong Tian |
In-app purchases
PicklePear
No in-app purchases
OpenDinks
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PicklePear free?
Is OpenDinks free?
Do PicklePear or OpenDinks have ads?
Which is updated more often, PicklePear or OpenDinks?
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