Runnit Back vs Paradise Pickup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Runnit Back
Easily find and host casual sports games in your local area without any fees or commitments. Connect with other players for basketball, soccer, pickleball, and volleyball, and coordinate directly through in-game chat.
- Find pickup games on map or list
- Host your own games easily
- Join games with one tap
- In-game chat for coordination
- Filter by sport and skill level
- View game history and stats
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Runnit is the easiest way to find and host pickup sports games in your area. No leagues. No fees. No commitments. Just real games with real people. We've all been there. You want to hoop, kick a ball around, or play pickleball, but you don't know who's playing or where. You text the group chat, half the people don't respond, and you end up on your couch. Runnit fixes that. FIND GAMES NEAR YOU Browse pickup games on a map or list. Filter by sport: basketball, soccer, pickleball, or volleyball. See what's happening today, this week, or whenever you're free. Every game shows the venue, time, skill level, and how many spots are left. HOST YOUR OWN Post a game in seconds. Pick the sport, set the venue, choose the time, and say how many players you need. Share a link to fill it fast. Add notes like "bring your own ball" or "winners stay on." JOIN UP One tap to join a game. The headcount is live, so when someone joins or drops, everyone knows. Know exactly how many spots are left before you lace up. GAME CHAT Every game has a built-in chat room tied to the run, not your main group thread from 2019. Coordinate with other players before you show up. Messages are real-time so you're always in the loop. SKILL LEVELS Games are tagged as beginner, intermediate, advanced, or all levels. Find runs that match your vibe, whether you're just learning or looking for serious competition. FOUR SPORTS Basketball. Soccer. Pickleball. Volleyball. Pick your sport. We'll handle the rest. YOUR PROFILE See your full game history: how many you've hosted, how many you've joined, and your stats across every sport. NOTIFICATIONS Get notified when someone joins or leaves your game, or when someone sends a message in your game chat. No algorithms deciding what you see. No social media noise. Just pickup games, organized simply. Run it back.
Paradise Pickup
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Paradise Pickup Your Local Sports Hub Never miss a game at Paradise Sports Facility! Join local pickup football games, track schedules, and connect with players instantly. Key Features: Real-time game schedules for all sports Join games instantly or book your spot in advance Track your performance and stats Connect with local players and form teams Notifications for upcoming games and events
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Runnit Back at none against Paradise Pickup's shown. Runnit Back also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Runnit Back ships an update every 6 days, Paradise Pickup every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Runnit Back | Paradise Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sahil Mehta | Shay Grant |
In-app purchases
Runnit Back
No in-app purchases
Paradise Pickup
No in-app purchases
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