Comparison

Pickleball Stats Tracker vs Dink Around

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

Head to head
About

Pickleball Stats Tracker

This app helps pickleball players track scores and analyze their game performance. It offers multiple tracking modes, from simple scorekeeping to detailed shot analysis, and syncs data across devices. View trends, compare opponents, and export your match history.

Highlights
  • Multiple tracking modes (Score Only, Lite Stats, Full Stats)
  • Apple Watch score tracking with two-way sync
  • Player profiles and coaching views
  • Detailed game analytics and trend charts
  • Support for singles and doubles matches
  • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
  • Data export to PDF reports and CSV spreadsheets
Features
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Your pickleball game deserves better than a paper scorecard. PickleBall Stats is the all-in-one match tracker built for how you actually play — whether you want to keep it simple or dive deep into every shot. TRACK YOUR WAY Choose from three tracking modes that fit your style: - Score Only — Tap "Us" or "Them" and get back to playing. The fastest way to keep score. - Lite Stats — Record how each point ends (Winner, Unforced Error, Ace, or Fault) and optionally attribute points to individual players in doubles. - Full Stats — Go all-in with shot type tracking (drives, dinks, drops, ernes, and more), forehand/backhand splits, and court zone breakdowns.  Your last-used tracking mode is remembered, so setup takes seconds. SCORE FROM YOUR WRIST Start a match on your iPhone and track points from your Apple Watch. Two-way sync keeps both devices updated in real time. The Watch reconnects automatically — even after app restarts — so you never lose your score mid-match. SEE YOUR GAME IMPROVE Your Dashboard turns raw data into insights: - Win rate trend charts that show your progress over time - Point outcome breakdowns: compare your winners, errors, aces, and faults against opponents - Shot analytics: see which shot types win you points, your forehand vs. backhand split, and where on the court you dominate - Win and loss streaks to track your momentum - Head-to-head records against every opponent - Filter stats by week, month, 3 months, year, or all time BUILT FOR DOUBLES AND SINGLES Full support for both match types with proper side-out and rally scoring. In side-out doubles, the app tracks server rotation and displays the traditional three-number score. Win-by-2 deuce play, games to 11/15/21, and best-of-1/3/5 series are all configurable. PLAYER PROFILES & COACHING Create profiles for yourself and your regular playing partners. Switch the Dashboard to view stats from any player's perspective — perfect for coaches tracking multiple players. Your selected player is automatically set as "You" for new matches. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Your data syncs seamlessly via iCloud. Track on your iPhone at the courts, review stats on your iPad at home. Install on a new device and your profile and match history appear automatically. MATCH HISTORY Browse, search, and filter your complete match library. Tap any match for game-by-game breakdowns with rally outcomes, shot details, and notes. Resume in-progress matches right where you left off. EXPORT YOUR DATA Share your progress with PDF reports featuring charts and stat summaries, or export raw match data as a CSV spreadsheet for your own analysis. Auto Renewable Subscriptions: Monthly Pass subscriptions allow for unlimited saved loan entries, access to the additional finance tools tab, and an Ad free experience (iOS devices). You will be charged through your App Store account. A Yearly Pass is also available at a discounted rate as compared to the monthly rate. Subscriptions help support the app team, and allow us to continue to provide updates and new features. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime within your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial (if applicable) will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Terms and Conditions (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chuchutrain.com/privacy-policy.html

About

Dink Around

Easily find, join, and organize pickleball games and events. Connect with local clubs, sync your DUPR rating, and manage payments securely. Stay updated with real-time notifications for all your pickleball activities.

Highlights
  • Find and join pickleball games
  • Organize games and tournaments
  • Sync DUPR ratings automatically
  • Join local pickleball clubs
  • Real-time event notifications
  • Secure in-app payments
Features
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Dink Around is the easiest way to find, join, and organize pickleball games. Built by players, for players — from your first open play to competitive league nights. FIND YOUR NEXT GAME Browse upcoming games and events near you in a clean list or calendar view. Filter by club, date, or DUPR level so you only see games that fit your play. JOIN IN ONE TAP See exactly who's playing, how many spots are left, and what it costs — then join instantly. Game full? Hop on the waitlist and get promoted automatically when a spot opens. YOUR DUPR RATING, ALWAYS IN SYNC Connect your DUPR account to show verified singles and doubles ratings on your profile, unlock level-restricted games, and keep your ratings synced automatically. CLUBS & COMMUNITY Join local clubs, see club events in one place, and meet players at your level. Every event has a built-in group chat for coordinating rides, gear, and game-day plans. STAY IN THE LOOP Real-time notifications for waitlist promotions, court changes, chat messages, and payment confirmations — so you never miss a game. SIMPLE, SECURE PAYMENTS Pay for your spot securely and keep a full payment history with receipts, refunds, and per-event details right in your profile. FOR ORGANIZERS Create games in seconds, cap players by number or DUPR range, manage waitlists automatically, schedule recurring sessions, and run round robins and tournaments. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: support@dinkaround.app

Screenshots

Pickleball Stats Tracker4 screens
Dink Around4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dink Around at none against Pickleball Stats Tracker's 4. Dink Around also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price 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. Pickleball Stats Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Dink Around asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pickleball Stats Tracker versus Dink Around: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickleball Stats TrackerDink Around
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB34 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChuChu Train ProductionsDavid David

Customer experience

Pickleball Stats Tracker

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dink Around

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pickleball Stats Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pass$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Pass$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Pass$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pass$99.99
None

Dink Around

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pickleball Stats Tracker free?
Pickleball Stats Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dink Around free?
Dink Around is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pickleball Stats Tracker or Dink Around have ads?
Pickleball Stats Tracker shows ads; Dink Around does not.

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