Comparison

PickleCounter vs AF Pickleball Scorekeeper

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

Head to head
About

PickleCounter

Features
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PickleCounter is the fast, no nonsense scoreboard for pickleball. Tap to score and let PickleCounter handle the parts of the rules that are easy to lose track of in the middle of a rally. No more arguing about who serves next or what the score actually is. Built for real games PickleCounter always shows you the full picture at a glance: • The official score call: server score, receiver score, and server number • Who is serving, and which side the serve comes from • Server 1 and server 2 rotation and side outs, handled automatically in doubles • A big, high contrast display you can read from across the court Singles and doubles Switch between singles and doubles in one tap. PickleCounter tracks serve rotation correctly for both, including the opening server rule in doubles. Made your way • Set the game target (11, 15, 21, or anything you like) • Turn win by two on or off • Add player names so you always know who serves and who receives • One tap undo fixes any mistake instantly Simple and private No ads. No account. No sign up. No internet required. Your scores never leave your phone. Grab your paddle and let PickleCounter keep score.

About

AF Pickleball Scorekeeper

Easily track pickleball scores with this app and its Apple Watch companion. Features include automatic serve tracking, multiple scoring formats, and match history. Keep your focus on the game, not the scorekeeping.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Automatic serve tracking
  • Traditional and rally scoring
  • Singles and doubles play
  • Match history and stats
  • Private by design
Features
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Pickleball Score Keeper is the fastest way to score your pickleball matches on iPhone, with a full Apple Watch companion app included, so you can leave your phone in your bag and score right from your wrist. No accounts. No setup. Open the app, pick your format, and play. SCORING MADE SIMPLE • One tap per rally, the app handles everything else • Automatic serve tracking: who serves, from which side, and server number in doubles • Traditional (side-out) and rally scoring • Singles and doubles • Games to 11, 15, or 21, single game or best of 3 • Side-switch reminders at the right moments, per tournament convention • Undo any rally with a tap APPLE WATCH COMPANION INCLUDED • Score the entire match from your wrist, no phone needed on the court • Feel a gentle tap for game points, side switches, and serve changes • Record your match as a pickleball workout in Apple Health (optional) • Finished matches sync automatically to your iPhone HISTORY & STATS ON YOUR IPHONE • Every match saved with game-by-game scores • Track your win rate and playing trends over time • Add player names to remember who you played with and against • Follow a live match on your iPhone while you score it on the watch PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your match history stays on your devices. Nothing is collected or transmitted to us. Workouts stay in Apple Health, under your control. Whether it's a casual game at the rec center or a competitive best-of-3, Pickleball Score Keeper keeps the score straight so you can keep your head in the game.

Screenshots

PickleCounter4 screens
AF Pickleball Scorekeeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PickleCounter at 15.1 against AF Pickleball Scorekeeper's 18.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PickleCounter versus AF Pickleball Scorekeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickleCounterAF Pickleball Scorekeeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicole Eric CabunilasAlmostFree Apps LLC

In-app purchases

None

PickleCounter

No in-app purchases

None

AF Pickleball Scorekeeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PickleCounter free?
PickleCounter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AF Pickleball Scorekeeper free?
AF Pickleball Scorekeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PickleCounter or AF Pickleball Scorekeeper have ads?
Neither PickleCounter nor AF Pickleball Scorekeeper shows ads.

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