Padel Pointer vs PaddleCounter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Padel Pointer
Easily track padel match scores and player rotations directly from your wrist. Analyze your performance with detailed statistics and share match summaries with friends. Integrates with Apple Health to log your games as workouts.
- Live score tracking on Apple Watch
- Automatic server and side rotation
- Support for various scoring formats
- Detailed match analysis on iPhone
- Apple Health workout integration
- Shareable match summaries
- Private data storage
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Padel Pointer is a popular padel score tracker and match scoring app built for Apple Watch and iPhone. Use it as your live padel scorekeeper on court: track the score, server, side, tie-breaks, deciding points, Apple Health workouts and match stats from your wrist, then review your match analysis on iPhone. APPLE WATCH PADEL SCORING, BUILT FOR REAL MATCHES Leave your phone in your bag and keep your focus on the court. Padel Pointer is designed for "glanceability" and distraction-free play. • Track the score with fast, reliable tap-to-score controls • Large colour-coded touch zones make scoring easy during live rallies • Undo mistakes instantly if you tap the wrong side • Automatically track the server, side, and player rotation • Get clear haptic feedback when each point is logged • Glance at your wrist to settle score disputes immediately MATCH SETUPS FOR THE WAY YOU PLAY Choose a ready-made setup or build your own before you step on court. • Standard, Extended Play, First to 9 and LTA FAST4 • Americano Rounds with 16, 20, 24, 28 or 32 total points • Or create completely customised match types to fit your needs • Choose Classic, Golden Point, Silver Point or Star Point scoring (new for the 2026 season, introduced by the FIP) • Choose a full final set or 10-point match tie-break; you get full flexibility • Save your favourite setups, set a default and sync them to Apple Watch MATCH ANALYSIS ON IPHONE Every match you score on Apple Watch builds into a clearer picture of how you play. • Review your full match history • Track wins, losses, and tie-break results • See performance trends and recent form over time • Analyse service holds, breaks, and pressure points • Understand how you perform in deciding points and clutch moments APPLE HEALTH WORKOUT TRACKING Padel Pointer integrates with Apple Health so your matches can also be recorded as workouts. Track data such as: • Heart rate and heart rate zones • Calories burned • Distance covered • Workout history across matches SHARE YOUR MATCH Create a beautiful match summary you can send to friends straight after you play. • Share a 9:16 story format to Instagram in one tap • Or use a sticker-style summary over the top a match photo • Capture workout details and momentum swings in one shareable recap PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your match history and stats stay on your device and in your private iCloud storage. Ready to join over 14,000 padel players using Padel Pointer to never miss a point again? Download Padel Pointer today for Apple Watch scoring and iPhone match analysis. Need support? support@padelpointer.com Terms of use: https://www.padelpointer.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.padelpointer.com/privacy
PaddleCounter
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Keep your eyes on the ball. PaddleCounter listens for your paddle-hit sound and automatically counts your rallies. CALIBRATE TO YOUR PADDLE Teach PaddleCounter with examples of your own paddle hits. Adjust sound sensitivity to suit your distance, equipment and playing environment. A BIG, EASY-TO-READ COUNTER The landscape play screen puts your hit count front and centre. A configurable quiet pause ends and saves each rally, then resets the counter for the next one. CELEBRATE YOUR STREAK Optional milestone sounds and haptics celebrate 10, 25, 50 and 100 hits, then every 50 hits after that. EXPLORE YOUR RHYTHM Keep a history of sessions and rallies. View hit-rate and timing graphs, see how your pace changes, and explore how evenly spaced your hits are. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Microphone audio is processed on your iPhone. Raw microphone recordings are not saved or uploaded. Calibration features, settings and rally history stay in the app. No account is required. For best results, calibrate where you play and position your iPhone safely nearby. Sound recognition depends on your environment and may miss hits or count other sounds. Use the detector test and sensitivity controls to tune it before playing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaddleCounter at none against Padel Pointer's 4. PaddleCounter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Padel Pointer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Padel Pointer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PaddleCounter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Padel Pointer | PaddleCounter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Dernie | MATTHEW LOUIS BILELLA |
In-app purchases
Padel Pointer
- Padel Pointer Pro$4.991 Month
- Padel Pointer Pro$29.991 Year
- Padel Pointer Pro14 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Padel Pointer Pro$49.99
PaddleCounter
No in-app purchases
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