Comparison

PickleMate vs PicklePo

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

Head to head
About

PickleMate

This app simplifies pickleball scoring with voice commands and automatic score announcements. It tracks who serves next and supports Bluetooth speakers for court-wide audio. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced features like Apple Watch integration and player statistics.

Highlights
  • Voice-controlled scoring
  • Automatic score announcements
  • Next server indication
  • Bluetooth speaker support
  • Apple Watch app
  • Player statistics tracking
Features
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Never lose track of the score again — now FREE to download! Just tap Point or Fault — on your iPhone or with a simple voice command. PickleMate handles everything else automatically: it announces the score out loud, tells you who serves next, and keeps the game moving. Connect a Bluetooth speaker and the whole court hears it. UPGRADE TO PICKLEMATE PRO Unlock the full experience with a one-time purchase: • Apple Watch app — score games right from your wrist • Leaderboard — track and compare player stats • Game delete/restore — manage your game history Free features include full scorekeeping, voice announcements, Bluetooth speaker support, and more.

About

PicklePo

Features
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Some rallies are hard to win. Remembering the score should not be. PicklePo is a focused pickleball scorekeeper for iPhone and Apple Watch. Hand the phone to a referee or courtside scorer, or keep score yourself from your wrist while you play. Most scoring actions take a single tap, so your attention stays on the next rally instead of a menu. Key features: • Supports singles and doubles • Clearly shows the score, serving side, and doubles player order • Tap the winning side to record each rally • Long-press to undo the previous action • Use the iPhone in portrait or landscape for courtside scoring • Score directly on Apple Watch and keep it in sync with iPhone • With your permission, save Watch matches as pickleball workouts in Apple Health • Supports light and dark appearances plus multiple interface languages Optional PicklePo Pro unlocks additional match and personalization settings, including alternative target scores, match series, scoring rules, player names, themes, and match history. Some features require an in-app purchase. No more asking, “Who is serving?” At least not because anyone forgot. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PickleMate4 screens
PicklePo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PickleMate at every 3 days against PicklePo's every 2 weeks. PickleMate also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. PickleMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PicklePo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PickleMate ships an update every 3 days, PicklePo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PickleMate versus PicklePo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickleMatePicklePo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFIDSTECH LLC嘉 刘

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PickleMate

One-time1
  • PickleMate Pro Support$1.99
3 purchases

PicklePo

Subscriptions2
  • PicklePo Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PicklePo Pro Annual$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • PicklePo Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is PickleMate free?
PickleMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PicklePo free?
PicklePo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PickleMate or PicklePo have ads?
Neither PickleMate nor PicklePo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PickleMate or PicklePo?
PickleMate ships an update every 3 days, and PicklePo every 2 weeks. Most recently, PickleMate was updated on November 5, 2026 and PicklePo on October 31, 2026.

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