RankMate vs Rüns
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RankMate
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RankMate — Find Your Game RankMate is the complete app for padel, tennis and more: book courts, find games, track your ELO rating, and connect with players at your level. All in one place. BOOK COURTS Browse partner venues, check live availability, and book your court in seconds. All your bookings in one place. FIND & JOIN GAMES Browse open games near you and join with one tap. No more chaotic group chats — RankMate handles the coordination for you. CREATE YOUR OWN GAME Pick the date, time, and court. Invite players directly, manage your lineup, and keep everyone updated in real time. ELO RATING & LEVELS Every match updates your ELO rating. Progress through 13 skill levels (1.0 to 7.0) and track your improvement. LEADERBOARD & TOURNAMENTS Climb the overall rankings and join tournaments — league, knockout, group & playoff, and our signature RankMate format: continuous Swiss matchmaking with tiered Gold, Silver and Bronze playoffs. Full brackets, live standings, and match results. REAL-TIME CHAT Message players directly or in group chats. Instant notifications so you never miss an update. PROFILE & STATS Track your win rate, total games, and rating history. Browse other players' profiles to find the perfect match partner. 3 LANGUAGES | DARK MODE Available in English, Azerbaijani, and Russian. Full dark mode supported. Join the community. Find your game. Raise your ELO.
Rüns
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Rüns is the fastest way to find pickup basketball near you — and never play on an empty court again. See which courts are live right now, check in when you're hooping, and rally your crew for the next run. No more group-chat guessing or showing up to a locked gym. Open Rüns, see where the game's at, and go. WHY BALLERS USE RÜNS - Live court activity — see which courts are popping in real time before you leave the house - Check in — tap "I'm running here" so others know the game's on - Schedule runs — set a time, invite players, and fill the court - Join the action — RSVP to open runs near you and meet new hoopers - Home courts — favorite your spots and get a heads-up when they go live - Add a court — put your local spot on the map for everyone RÜNS PRO Level up with Rüns Pro — an auto-renewable subscription: - Smart court alerts — get pinged the second your home courts go live - Recurring runs — set your weekly run and auto-invite the crew - Bigger runs — larger invites and rosters up to 30 - Busy hours & trends — know the best times to pull up - Pro badge — stand out on the court Rüns Pro is offered as a monthly ($1.99) or yearly ($14.99) auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. The core app is free — live court data, check-ins, and joining runs never cost a thing. Privacy Policy: https://eight-empress-828.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Runs-29846bde7fff4294a4230bd71892abbb Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RankMate at none against Rüns's 2. RankMate also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Rüns's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Rüns sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RankMate asks for nothing beyond the download.
RankMate ships an update every 2 months, Rüns every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RankMate | Rüns |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Musa Abbasov | benjamin elton |
In-app purchases
RankMate
No in-app purchases
Rüns
- Runs Pro$1.991 Month
- Runs Pro$14.991 Year









