Comparison

PaddleStack vs PB Draw

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

Head to head
About

PaddleStack

This app simplifies pickleball session management, allowing players to easily join games, get matched with others, and track their performance. It offers various matchmaking options and real-time updates, enhancing the community and competitive experience for players of all levels.

Highlights
  • Join live pickleball sessions
  • Algorithmic matchmaking and FlexQueue
  • Real-time match updates
  • Party up with friends
  • DUPR rating integration
  • Tournament support
  • Follow players and get notifications
Features
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PaddleStack is the ultimate pickleball session management app. Whether you're a casual player or competitive enthusiast, PaddleStack makes it easy to join sessions, get matched into games, and track your results. Features: • Join live pickleball sessions and check in at courts • Multiple queue types: Algorithmic matchmaking, FlexQueue, Slots, and Beat the Pro • Real-time match updates with Live Activities on your lock screen • Party up with friends and get matched together • Connect your DUPR rating for skill-based matchmaking • Share match recap cards to social media • Tournament support with round robin and bracket formats • Follow players and get notified when they check in

About

PB Draw

Features
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PB Draw is the easiest way to find, join, and host pickleball tournaments and leagues near you. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned competitor, PB Draw makes tournament management simple: • Browse upcoming pickleball tournaments in your area • Register your team in seconds • View live brackets and real-time scores • Host and manage your own tournaments with pool play and bracket formats • Track your match history and results Built for the pickleball community — from casual weekend players to competitive league organizers. Join thousands of players already using PB Draw to compete, connect, and grow the game.

Screenshots

PaddleStack4 screens
PB Draw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PaddleStack at every 6 days against PB Draw's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PaddleStack ships an update every 6 days, PB Draw every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PaddleStack versus PB Draw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaddleStackPB Draw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerevan nguyenTalha Nadeem

In-app purchases

None

PaddleStack

No in-app purchases

None

PB Draw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PaddleStack free?
PaddleStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PB Draw free?
PB Draw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PaddleStack or PB Draw have ads?
Neither PaddleStack nor PB Draw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PaddleStack or PB Draw?
PaddleStack ships an update every 6 days, and PB Draw every 4 weeks. Most recently, PaddleStack was updated on October 31, 2026 and PB Draw on October 31, 2026.

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