Comparison

Paddle vs PickleLog

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

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About

Paddle

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Paddle-Up is the all-in-one app built for pickleball players. Find games at courts you love, organize your crew, and stay connected with the players you want to play with most. WHY PADDLE-UP Pickleball is exploding, but coordinating games is still a mess of group chats, missed messages, and awkward "is anyone free?" texts. Paddle-Up solves the scheduling, communication, and discovery problems pickleball players face every day. FIND GAMES THAT MATCH YOUR LEVEL - Get notified when games are posted at your saved courts - Filter by skill rating, game type, and game format - See real-time weather forecasts on every outdoor game - Indoor courts clearly marked - Distance-based search with adjustable radius (25 to 250 miles) BUILD YOUR PICKLEBALL CREW - Add players to your crew for priority game invites - Organize members with custom labels (Friday Morning, Subs, Tournament Crew) - Stay private with crew-only releases before going public - Block players with the "Do Not Invite" list REACH — KNOW WHEN TO POST The first feature of its kind. See exactly when your crew and other players in your area are most available to play, by court and time. Pick the optimal window and create your game in two taps. Stop guessing — start playing. SMART RELEASE SCHEDULES - Release games to your closest crew first, then subs, then public - Save templates for recurring weekly games - Custom release timing for games posted days or weeks ahead - Dynamic delay options that adapt to game timing DUPR-AWARE PLAYER MATCHING - Set separate singles and doubles ratings - Notifications match by your relevant rating per game type - Optional minimum host rating filter for advanced players - Crew always bypasses rating filters REAL-TIME GAME COORDINATION - In-game chat for all confirmed and waitlisted players - Player badges show host (Hst), confirmed players (P2, P3, P4), waitlist (W1, W2) - Auto-promotion when a player drops - Game On notifications when games fill - Weather alerts in chat when conditions deteriorate NEVER MISS YOUR MORNING GAMES - Set notification hours to control when you get pinged - Daily digest at your wake-up time covering overnight activity - Reminders for games you're scheduled to play - Per-court availability and snooze options FILL EMPTY SPOTS FAST - Add a guest when someone drops at the last minute - Game-needs-player alerts when full games lose a player - Waitlist auto-promotion keeps games full DESIGNED FOR PICKLEBALL PLAYERS, BY A PICKLEBALL PLAYER Built from real frustration with how hard it is to coordinate quality pickleball games. Every feature solves a problem we've all hit on the court. GETTING STARTED IS EASY 1. Sign in with Apple, Google, or email 2. Set your skill rating and ZIP code 3. Save your favorite courts 4. Create or join your first game 5. Build your crew Free to download. No subscription. No ads. Just better pickleball. QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK? Reach out anytime: kblawson28@gmail.com PRIVACY POLICY: paddle-up-api.replit.app/privacy

About

PickleLog

Easily track your pickleball matches and performance. Log games, get player approval for accurate stats, and watch your rating and achievements grow. Compete and earn rewards in your pickleball journey.

Highlights
  • Log matches quickly
  • Player approval for accuracy
  • Track rating and XP
  • Earn trophies and achievements
  • View ratings trend analytics
  • Leaderboard access
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PickleLog is the easiest way to track your pickleball performance. Log a match in seconds, get the score approved by the players you actually played with, and watch your rating, XP, and stats climb with every game. Earn trophies and other achievements throughout your pickleball journey! No more arguments over who won. One player logs the match, everyone else approves it — so your record is accurate and trusted. Premium features (subscription required): Ratings Trend Analytics, Leaderboard and Trophy Room are available with a PickleLog Premium ($4.99/month or 49.99/year, auto-renewing). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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PickleLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paddle at none against PickleLog's 2. PickleLog's advantage is device support. On price 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. PickleLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Paddle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paddle versus PickleLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaddlePickleLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
Devices—iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB39 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKristian LawsonDon Mathew

In-app purchases

None

Paddle

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PickleLog

Subscriptions2
  • PickleLog Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PickleLog Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Paddle free?
Paddle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PickleLog free?
PickleLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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