Comparison

RNKD. vs CucumberBall

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

Head to head
About

RNKD.

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Rnkd is the fastest way to run round-robin leagues and Americano doubles sessions for padel, squash, tennis, pickleball, and 15 more sports. Create a league in seconds — Rnkd generates the schedule, tracks scores, and updates standings in real time. Host Americano nights with provably fair partner rotation. Share live standings online so everyone can follow along. No spreadsheets. No WhatsApp groups. Just tap, score, and play. AMERICANO SESSIONS Host one-night Americano doubles with rotating partners. Provably fair rotation where everyone partners everyone. Individual cumulative point standings. Fairness audit so you can see the math. Perfect for padel, pickleball, tennis, and table tennis. SHARE ONLINE (PRO) Publish your standings to a live web page anyone can view — no app needed. Players open the link on any phone, tablet, or club TV. Optional password protection with real encryption. Players can even submit scores from the browser — you approve in-app. SHARE EVERYTHING Share beautiful standings tables, match results, player stats cards, and ELO charts as images — perfect for Instagram Stories, WhatsApp, or iMessage. Export full results as PDF. QR codes for easy sharing at club nights. PLAYER PROFILES Create persistent player profiles that follow you across leagues and sessions. Upload a photo, track your global stats, and build your competitive history over time. ELO RATINGS Every profiled player gets a dynamic ELO skill rating (starting at 1500) that updates after each match. See how you stack up and track your improvement with interactive trend charts. HEAD-TO-HEAD Compare any two players side by side. View match record, set ratio, point differential, and a chronological list of past meetings. CROSS-LEAGUE STATS Your profile aggregates wins, losses, sets, and points across every league and session you've played in. One place to see your full competitive history. EFFORTLESS LEAGUE CREATION Create a new league in seconds. Just pick your sport, add players, and Rnkd automatically generates a fair round-robin schedule where everyone plays everyone. 19 SPORTS SUPPORTED - Racquet Sports: Squash, Tennis, Padel, Table Tennis, Badminton, Pickleball, Racquetball, Beach Tennis - Team Sports: Soccer, Basketball, Handball, Hockey - Volleyball: Indoor & Beach Volleyball - Other: Darts, Bowling, Golf, Chess, Pool/Billiards SMART SCORING Score matches quickly using simple tap controls - no keyboard needed. Tap any score number to enter it directly on a numpad, or use the ± steppers. Rnkd automatically validates scores based on each sport's rules, including win-by-2 margins and tiebreaks. LIVE STANDINGS Watch the leaderboard update in real-time as matches are completed. Our 4-tier ranking system handles ties fairly: 1. Matches won 2. Head-to-head results 3. Set/game difference 4. Point difference FLEXIBLE FORMATS Choose single set, best-of-3, or best-of-5 for leagues. Choose points per match (16, 21, 24, or 32) for Americano sessions. Add extra rounds anytime. FINALIZE & REOPEN When your league or session is complete, finalize to lock in results. Changed your mind? Reopen anytime to add more rounds. WORKS OFFLINE All your data stays on your device. No account required. The Share Online feature (Pro) is the only thing that uses internet — everything else works without connectivity. Perfect for: - Office leagues - Club nights - Padel Americano nights - Friend groups - Training squads - Casual tournaments SUBSCRIPTION INFO Rnkd Pro is available as a monthly ($4.99/month) or annual ($24.99/year) auto-renewable subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase ($59.99). Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Privacy Policy: https://getrnkd.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://getrnkd.app/terms

About

CucumberBall

Organize pickleball matches and manage groups effortlessly. This app streamlines game setup, provides real-time scoring, and tracks player statistics. Focus on playing and improving your game with smart session organization and various game formats.

Highlights
  • Permanent group management
  • Smart session organization
  • Multiple game formats
  • Real-time scoring and bracket updates
  • Session summaries and history
  • In-app chat for coordination
  • Comprehensive stat tracking
Features
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Take the hassle out of organizing your pickleball matches with CucumberBall, the complete group management and session tracking app designed specifically for pickleball players. Stop worrying about managing several different apps and spreadsheets just so you can get on the court. Whether you want to play with a group or with some new friends you met at the courts, CucumberBall handles the logistics so you can focus on the game. Key Features: Permanent Groups: Create and manage dedicated large groups all within the app. Keep your local pickleball community connected in one place. Smart Session Organization: Set up games for your group or play independently. CucumberBall tells you exactly which court you are on and who you are partnering with. Various game formats: Instantly generate fair, team or single randomized round-robin matchups, as well as King of the Court games, without the need for spreadsheets or whiteboards. Real-Time Scoring: Submit scores directly in the app and get real-time feedback and bracket updates as games finish. Session Summaries: Conclude your session and get immediate feedback, showing everyone who played the stats for the sessions. Go back and view your session stats any time in your session history! In-App Chat: Coordinate game times, trash talk, or share updates using the built-in text chat. Easily copy and paste important messages. Comprehensive Stat Tracking: Watch your game improve over time. Track win percentages records and individual performance metrics across the lifetime of your account, alongside overall group statistics. Stop worrying about who is playing next and start dominating the court. Download CucumberBall today and streamline your pickleball experience!

Screenshots

RNKD.4 screens
CucumberBall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CucumberBall at none against RNKD.'s 3. CucumberBall also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). RNKD.'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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. RNKD. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CucumberBall asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RNKD. ships an update every 3 weeks, CucumberBall every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RNKD. versus CucumberBall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRNKD.CucumberBall
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB35 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMaciej StepkowskiCucumberBall LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RNKD.

Subscriptions2
  • Rnkd Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Rnkd Pro (Annual)$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rnkd Pro (Lifetime)$59.99
None

CucumberBall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RNKD. free?
RNKD. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CucumberBall free?
CucumberBall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RNKD. or CucumberBall have ads?
Neither RNKD. nor CucumberBall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RNKD. or CucumberBall?
RNKD. ships an update every 3 weeks, and CucumberBall every 2 months. Most recently, RNKD. was updated on September 26, 2026 and CucumberBall on October 2, 2026.

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