Comparison

PaddleStack vs Pickle Force

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

Pickle Force

Features
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Pickle Force is the easiest way to organize pickleball open play with friends. Create or join a group, vote when you're ready to play, and let the app randomly assign fair doubles teams — or just shake your phone to shuffle them up. Key features: • Find nearby courts using your location, with adjustable search radius • Create public or private groups for your regular open-play crew • Vote 'Ready to Play' and auto-assign balanced doubles teams • Shake-to-assign teams for a fun, fair way to mix up doubles • Track wins, losses, win streaks, and full game history • Create tournaments and view upcoming and past results • Sign in with Apple, Google, or phone number Whether you're organizing a weekly meetup or a one-off tournament, Pickle Force keeps your group connected, your stats tracked, and your next game just a tap (or a shake) away.

Screenshots

PaddleStack4 screens
Pickle Force4 screens

Verdict

The call

PaddleStack and Pickle Force are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PaddleStack versus Pickle Force: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaddleStackPickle Force
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerevan nguyenSunil Gaddamedi

In-app purchases

None

PaddleStack

No in-app purchases

None

Pickle Force

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PaddleStack free?
PaddleStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pickle Force free?
Pickle Force is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PaddleStack or Pickle Force have ads?
Neither PaddleStack nor Pickle Force shows ads.

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