Comparison

Paddle vs PaddleUp Match Maker

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

PaddleUp Match Maker

Easily find pickleball players for singles, doubles, or private games. Organize matches, coordinate times and courts, and receive alerts for game updates. Spend less time texting and more time playing.

Highlights
  • Find pickleball players
  • Organize singles or doubles matches
  • Create open or private games
  • Coordinate court times
  • Receive match alerts
  • Manage player groups
Features
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PaddleUp makes it easy to find pickleball players when you’re ready to play. Whether you want a doubles match today, singles tomorrow, or a private game with your regular crew, PaddleUp helps you turn “Who wants to play?” into an actual match. Set when you’re available, choose open or private, invite players or groups, and let PaddleUp help organize the rest. Players can join, coordinate start times, assign courts, and stay updated with match alerts. Perfect for clubs, resorts, neighborhoods, and pickleball communities where players want a faster way to get games going. With PaddleUp, you can: - Create open matches so nearby players can join - Set up private matches with specific players or groups - Choose singles or doubles - Pick your preferred play window for today or tomorrow - Add match notes for details like skill level, court preference, or format - Join upcoming matches at your location - Get alerts when games form, players join, courts are assigned, or times change - Manage your player groups for faster invites - Stop texting around to see who’s available. PaddleUp helps you get on the court faster and easier.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Paddle at 15.1 against PaddleUp Match Maker's 26.0. On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Paddle versus PaddleUp Match Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaddlePaddleUp Match Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKristian LawsonDavid Lewis

In-app purchases

None

Paddle

No in-app purchases

None

PaddleUp Match Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paddle free?
Paddle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaddleUp Match Maker free?
PaddleUp Match Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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