Comparison

PickNPlay vs PickleDeck

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

Head to head
About

PickNPlay

Features
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Organize your pickleball sessions in seconds! Pick'n Play is the essential tool for pickleball players who want fair rotations and score tracking during their open play sessions. SMART DRAW - Algorithm that avoids team repetitions - Fair bench rotation (nobody sits out twice in a row) - Random or skill-balanced mode - Gender mode (men's doubles / women's doubles) FREE PLAY MODE - Build your teams manually - Perfect for playing with friends - Keep track of scores LIVE RANKING - Scores recorded after each match - Automatic session ranking - Full history - Classic or fair play mode (with defensive bonus for 6+ points scored per match) PLAYER MANAGEMENT - Profiles with photo, DUPR rating, age - Locked pairs (couples, friends) - Protected players (never on the bench) - Pair lock to practice with your doubles partner TOURNAMENT MODE - Round robin with custom or random teams - Estimate the time needed for your event - Save and share your schedules - More features coming soon Perfect for: Open play sessions Clubs and associations Game nights with friends Casual tournaments No more arguing about teams. No more unfair rotations. Let's play!

About

PickleDeck

This app provides real-time updates for pickleball tournament participants. Track your upcoming matches, view live scores, and access tournament brackets and rankings all in one place. Stay informed without needing to consult paper schedules or organizers.

Highlights
  • Tournament schedule and upcoming matches
  • Live score updates
  • Tournament brackets and rankings
  • Real-time match information
  • Digital tournament management
Features
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PickleDeck est l'application compagnon des joueurs et joueuses inscrits à un tournoi de pickleball géré sur PickleDeck. Retrouvez en un coup d'œil : - Vos tournois en cours et à venir - Le calendrier de vos matchs et leurs horaires - Les scores en direct, mis à jour en temps réel - Les tableaux et brackets du tournoi - Les classements Que vous soyez joueur amateur ou compétiteur, gardez toutes les informations de votre tournoi sous la main, sans avoir à chercher une feuille de match papier ou à demander à l'organisateur où en est votre prochain adversaire. PickleDeck est utilisé par des clubs et organisateurs de tournois de pickleball pour digitaliser inscriptions, tirages et suivi des matchs - cette app vous connecte directement à ces informations, en tant que joueur.

Screenshots

PickNPlay4 screens
PickleDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

PickNPlay and PickleDeck 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
PickNPlay versus PickleDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickNPlayPickleDeck
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlivier PonRobin Cassard

In-app purchases

None

PickNPlay

No in-app purchases

None

PickleDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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