Comparison

Paddle Stack App vs Pickleball Mixer

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

Head to head
About

Paddle Stack App

Features
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Know how busy your favorite pickleball courts are before you leave the house. Paddle Stack uses automatic geofencing to track court occupancy in real-time — no check-ins, no buttons, no hassle. Just show up and play. The app handles the rest. WHAT YOU'LL SEE • Active Players — how many players are at the courts right now • Open Courts — how many courts are available to play • Paddles Stacked — how many players are waiting for a court HOW IT WORKS Grant location access. That's it. Paddle Stack automatically detects when you arrive and leave using your phone's geofencing — even when the app is in the background or fully closed. Player counts update in real-time for everyone using the app, so the whole community stays informed. NO MANUAL CHECK-INS Forget tapping buttons or opening the app when you pull into the parking lot. Paddle Stack works silently in the background, updating your status automatically the moment you enter or exit the court area. BUILT FOR PICKLEBALL PLAYERS Paddle Stack speaks your language. "Paddles Stacked" is the number of players waiting for a court — a term every pickler already knows. The dashboard is clean, bold, and readable at a glance so you can check conditions without slowing your pace. YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS Location data is used only to detect your proximity to the court. It is never stored, tracked, or shared with anyone. You can review and change location permissions in iOS Settings at any time. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 16 or later • "Always Allow" location permission for automatic tracking • Active internet connection for real-time data

About

Pickleball Mixer

This app simplifies organizing pickleball tournaments, especially the social mixer format where partners rotate. It automatically generates matches, rotations, and live rankings, allowing organizers to focus on playing. Supports unlimited players and courts, with customizable settings and live score entry.

Highlights
  • Automatic match and rotation generation
  • Live rankings for all players
  • Handles odd number of players
  • Shareable live results link
  • Unlimited players and multiple courts
  • Customizable match duration and points
  • Live score entry and updates
Features
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Stop fighting with spreadsheets and manual scheduling. Run Mixer and Competitive Mixer pickleball tournaments in minutes with the most complete app available. What is the Mixer format? The Mixer is a social format where partners rotate every round: everyone plays with everyone. Perfect for club nights, association events, or mixed groups, it ensures a fun atmosphere and a fair individual ranking at the end. Even with an odd number of players. Pickleball Mixer automatically creates your matches, rotations, scores, and live rankings so you can play instead of organize. Why players love it - Create Mixer pickleball tournaments instantly - Automatic team, match, and fair rotation generation - Real-time rankings even with an odd number of players - Share live results via a public link A draw built for the players - Every court stays busy on every round - Playing time balanced across all the players - Partners and opponents rotate so everyone plays everyone - Smart rest management when the player count is odd Relive and share your tournament - Watch the ranking race video and relive the battle for the podium - Share the final standings card with all the players - Tournament highlights: comebacks, winning streaks, and deciding rounds - Show live scores on any screen with a QR code Powerful features - Unlimited players and multiple courts - Customize points per match and round duration - Enter scores live with automatic updates - Clear visual interface for every round - Full tournament history Whether you're running a club night, a local event, or a game with friends, Pickleball Mixer makes every tournament smooth, fair, and fun. Join thousands of pickleball players who organize smarter. Download now and create your next Mixer tournament in seconds. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Paddle Stack App4 screens
Pickleball Mixer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paddle Stack App at none against Pickleball Mixer's 2. Paddle Stack App also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pickleball Mixer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Paddle Stack App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 5 level
Paddle Stack App versus Pickleball Mixer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaddle Stack AppPickleball Mixer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCapital Q Design LLCJordan ALCARAZ

In-app purchases

None

Paddle Stack App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pickleball Mixer

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Monthly Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$59.99

Questions

Is Paddle Stack App free?
Paddle Stack App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pickleball Mixer free?
Pickleball Mixer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paddle Stack App or Pickleball Mixer have ads?
Pickleball Mixer shows ads; Paddle Stack App does not.

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