Comparison

Start Padel vs Padel Score Watch App Tracker

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

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Start Padel

Features
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You played three sets. You know you lost. Do you know why? Start Padel turns every match into one clear thing to work on next time. Score the match on your Apple Watch, answer a few quick questions afterwards, and get coaching built from what actually happened on court. SCORE WITHOUT LEAVING THE COURT • Tap to score on Apple Watch — your phone stays in the bag • Best of 3, single set or timed, with golden point on or off • Tag the shot that decided the point: bandeja, vibora, lob, smash, volley • Undo any point, and settle disputes with built-in FIP rule clauses • Live Activity and widgets keep the score on your Lock Screen RUN THE WHOLE AMERICANO • Organise an Americano from your phone — from four players, on one court or several • Build the roster fast: tap people you have played with recently, paste the list from the group chat, or type names • Choose courts, rounds and points per match; every pairing, court and sit-out is scheduled for you • Live standings after each court, and a final table nobody has to argue about • Share the standings card, and send each player a private link that saves the session to their own history • No account and no sign-in — for you or anyone you invite FIND OUT WHAT BROKE DOWN • A debrief that takes a minute — energy, focus, confidence • Note the conditions, the opponent's style, the moments that turned it • Speak your debrief instead of typing it • Your strengths and problem shots named, with the evidence behind each COACHING THAT REMEMBERS YOUR LAST MATCH • One focus at a time, not a list of forty fixes • Every recommendation shows the evidence it came from • On supported devices, coaching is generated privately on your iPhone using Apple Intelligence. Otherwise Start Padel uses its built-in coaching library — either way your match data stays on your device TRAINING YOU CAN ACTUALLY RUN • 72 drills, picked for the shot that keeps costing you points • Court diagram, setup, steps and a success target for every drill • Most sessions run 8 to 20 minutes, so one fits before you play WATCH YOUR LEVEL CLIMB • A Start Padel Rating built only from real scored matches • Mapped to the external level range you already recognise • Win rate, results and the weakness that keeps coming back • Import past results straight from your Playtomic screenshots • Practice sessions save to Apple Health as workouts SHARE THE WIN • Post a match card after a good night on court • Show first names, initials, or keep every name private • Invite the players you just beat FREE AND PRO Score as many matches as you like. Match scoring, Americanos, unlimited history, debriefs, the rules referee, your results and match cards are all free — there is no match limit. Start Padel Pro turns your debriefs into personal coaching, builds a training plan from your own matches, and unlocks advanced progress analytics. SUBSCRIPTION Start Padel Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, offered monthly or yearly. Prices are shown in the app before you buy and vary by region. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage the subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://startpadel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://startpadel.app/privacy

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Padel Score Watch App Tracker

Features
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Padel Score Tracker turns your Apple Watch into a padel scoreboard. Tap once per point; the app handles everything else — games, sets, tie-breaks, golden point, serve rotation and the final result. REAL PADEL RULES, YOUR CHOICE - Traditional advantage scoring or the official golden point at 40–40 - Best of 3 sets or a single set - Tie-break at 6–6 (first to 7, win by 2) - Optional super tie-break to 10 instead of a third set MADE FOR THE COURT - Score with one tap, undo any mistake instantly - Serve indicator with correct tie-break serve rotation - Works entirely on the watch — leave your phone in the bag - Live score on your watch face via complications and the Smart Stack YOUR MATCH IS A WORKOUT - Live heart rate during the match (workout session runs only while you play) - Every match is saved to Apple Health as a workout ON YOUR IPHONE - Live mirror of the score for the bench - Full match history: sets, duration, total points, tie-breaks played, rules used - Team and player names for doubles SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE English, Español, Português (Portugal & Brasil), Italiano, Français, Svenska, Nederlands — switchable in-app, live, no restart. Padel Score Tracker is built for players who want accurate, official scoring without fumbling for a phone between points. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Start Padel4 screens
Padel Score Watch App Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Start Padel at 18.0 against Padel Score Watch App Tracker's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Start Padel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Padel Score Watch App Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Start Padel ships an update every 11 days, Padel Score Watch App Tracker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Start Padel versus Padel Score Watch App Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStart PadelPadel Score Watch App Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDarren TraceyMARCIS PRIEDITIS

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Start Padel

Subscriptions3
  • Start Padel Pro$4.997 Days
  • Start Padel Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Start Padel Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Start Padel Pro Lifetime$79.99
3 purchases

Padel Score Watch App Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly PRO subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Annual PRO subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is Start Padel free?
Start Padel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Padel Score Watch App Tracker free?
Padel Score Watch App Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Start Padel or Padel Score Watch App Tracker have ads?
Neither Start Padel nor Padel Score Watch App Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Start Padel or Padel Score Watch App Tracker?
Start Padel ships an update every 11 days, and Padel Score Watch App Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Start Padel was updated on October 31, 2026 and Padel Score Watch App Tracker on October 31, 2026.

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