PickRef vs HPF Pickleball
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PickRef
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PickRef is the scoring app for referees at the Picklebal 2026 (Da Nang, Aug 30 – Sep 6, 2026) and pickleball tournaments everywhere. KEY FEATURES • Live scoring: supports both Rally and Side-out rules, best-of-3/5, and custom game points (7/11/15/21). • Proper pre-match flow: confirm player attendance, pick the server, and coin toss for side selection. • Timeouts, score undo, and a flip-screen mode for referees seated on either side. • Offline practice mode: sharpen your scoring anytime — no network and no tournament required. • Schedule & assignments: view assigned matches, accept or decline duty invitations. • QR check-in and e-signature result confirmation. • Real-time updates: scores sync instantly to organizers and fans. • Fast sign-in with Google or Apple. BUILT FOR REAL COURTS • Large, high-contrast buttons for accurate taps mid-match. • Reliable on weak networks in crowded venues (offline-first). • Dark interface that stays readable in varied lighting. For referees, officiating crews, and organizers of professional and grassroots pickleball tournaments alike.
HPF Pickleball
This app serves as an official companion for pickleball tournaments in Hải Phòng, offering features for players, fans, and organizers. It allows users to browse events, view tournament details, register for divisions, follow live scores, and receive important updates.
- Browse events and tournaments
- View tournament details and prize breakdown
- In-app registration for divisions
- Follow live match scores
- Manage registered divisions and schedule
- Receive schedule reminders and updates
- Dual language support (Vietnamese/English)
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HP Pickleball Tour is the official companion app for Pickleball tournaments in Hải Phòng — built for players, fans and organizers. KEY FEATURES • Events & tournaments Browse upcoming, live and finished tournaments with dates and venues at a glance. • Tournament details & countdown Live countdown to kick-off, venue info and a full prize breakdown for every division. • Register right in the app Pick the division and level that match your DUPR rating (men's, women's and mixed doubles) in just a few taps. • Live scores Follow ongoing matches in real time and never miss a moment. • My Tour Manage your registered divisions, schedule and courts in one place. • Notifications Get schedule reminders and important updates from the organizers. • Vietnamese–English & Light/Dark mode Switch language and appearance instantly to your preference. • Quick sign-in Sign in with Google or Apple. Download HP Pickleball Tour and never miss a Pickleball tournament in Hải Phòng!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HPF Pickleball at every 2 days against PickRef's every 6 days. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PickRef ships an update every 6 days, HPF Pickleball every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PickRef | HPF Pickleball |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Duyen Huynh | Vo Minh Khoi |
In-app purchases
PickRef
No in-app purchases
HPF Pickleball
No in-app purchases
