HOOP STATION vs ピクル
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HOOP STATION
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【主な機能】 ・チームで大会にエントリー:チームを作って、受付中の大会に応募。参加条件のチェックも自動 ・試合スケジュール:時間・コート別に整理された見やすい日程表 ・リアルタイムスコア:試合結果をすぐに確認 ・順位表:グループリーグの順位を自動計算 ・トーナメント表:決勝トーナメントの対戦を可視化 3人制(3x3)も5人制(5x5)も対応。選手、コーチ、観客、すべての人のための大会観戦アプリです。3x3バスケの大会情報をリアルタイムでチェック!試合スケジュール、スコア、順位表がひと目でわかります。
ピクル
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Pikuru is a free court-finder and community app for pickleball players in Japan. Whether you are just starting out or play competitively, Pikuru helps you find places to play, join events, and connect with other players near you. FIND COURTS Search pickleball courts across Japan by prefecture and city, check hours, amenities, and access details, and zoom to the courts closest to you. DISCOVER EVENTS Browse upcoming events and tournaments, from casual social play to professional tours. See dates and locations, and register in the app or through the organizer. JOIN GROUPS Find local circles and clubs, follow the ones you like, and get notified when they post new events. CONNECT Chat with organizers and other members and keep up with the community. Pikuru is available in English and Japanese. Sign up with email, Google, or Apple and start playing. Questions or feedback? Email us at pikuru@letspikuru.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ピクル at none against HOOP STATION's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HOOP STATION ships an update weekly, ピクル every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HOOP STATION | ピクル |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hiroyuki Sarai | Pikuru |
In-app purchases
HOOP STATION
No in-app purchases
ピクル
No in-app purchases








