Comparison

DirectorySpot vs PickledIn

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

Head to head
About

DirectorySpot

Easily share and manage contact information for groups like schools, churches, or fraternities. Keep all member details updated in one place, accessible with secure login. Members can quickly call, text, email, or map contacts directly from the app.

Highlights
  • Customizable group directories
  • One-click contact actions (call, text, email, map)
  • Secure user login
  • Real-time contact updates
  • Branding with colors and logo
Features
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DirectorySpot is a directory app for schools, churches, fraternities and any type of group wanting to share contact information. All directories are customized with your colors and logo and you can call, text, email or even “map” with one click. Directory access requires an authorized user id and password, so your data is always secure. No more trying to manually keep everyone's contact information up to date. When someone’s contact information changes, update it the directory once and everyone's phone reflects the new information.

About

PickledIn

This app helps pickleball players find out who is currently playing at local courts in real-time. It automatically checks you in and out, providing live player counts and court visibility to avoid empty courts and connect with active players.

Highlights
  • Real-time player visibility
  • Automatic court check-in/out
  • Live player count updates
  • Court map and list views
  • Favorite courts
  • Minimal battery usage
  • Privacy-focused location sharing
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See who’s playing pickleball right now - before you head to the court. PickledIn is the go-to app for pickleball players who want to make smarter decisions about where and when to play. With just a quick glance, you can find out how many players are at your favorite courts and who’s checked in—all in real time. Whether you're a beginner looking for your first match or a seasoned player aiming for more competitive games, PickledIn helps you avoid empty courts and connect with active pickleball scenes near you. Real-Time Visibility at Your Fingertips No more texting group chats or guessing which court might be busy. PickledIn uses your mobile device’s location to automatically check you in and out when you arrive at or leave a pickleball court. That means the app always has up-to-date, reliable information about where people are playing. And because PickledIn only works if everyone shares their location, you get the full picture—no freeloaders, no confusion. If you want to see who’s playing, you contribute by sharing your location too. Everyone benefits. Core Features: - See who’s currently playing at courts near you - Automatic check-in/out when you arrive or leave a court - Live player count updates for each court - Court map and list views to browse nearby locations - Favorite courts for faster access to the places you love - Minimal battery use with optimized geofencing - Clean, distraction-free interface focused only on one thing: who’s playing where Why PickledIn? - Built specifically for the fastest-growing sport in America - Designed by players, for players - No chat spam, no noise - just useful, real-time data - Works for casual and competitive players alike - Helps local communities self-organize better play sessions Whether you play indoors or outdoors, travel to different courts, or just want to know when your local crew is showing up - PickledIn gives you the confidence to grab your paddle and go. Privacy First We respect your privacy. Your location is only used for check-in and visibility while you're on a court. You’re always in control, and your data is never shared outside the app. Join the growing PickledIn community and make the most of every game day. Discover where the action is, find people to play with, and never waste a trip to an empty court again. Download PickledIn today and see who’s playing now!

Screenshots

DirectorySpot4 screens
PickledIn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PickledIn at 5.0 against DirectorySpot's 3.4. PickledIn also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). DirectorySpot's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PickledIn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DirectorySpot ships an update every 3 months, PickledIn every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DirectorySpot versus PickledIn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirectorySpotPickledIn
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (38 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaydan Enterprises LLCAltum, LLC

Customer experience

DirectorySpot

All ratings38 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative39.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

PickledIn

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DirectorySpot

No in-app purchases

None

PickledIn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DirectorySpot free?
DirectorySpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PickledIn free?
PickledIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DirectorySpot or PickledIn?
PickledIn is rated higher. DirectorySpot averages 3.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while PickledIn averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do DirectorySpot or PickledIn have ads?
Neither DirectorySpot nor PickledIn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DirectorySpot or PickledIn?
DirectorySpot ships an update every 3 months, and PickledIn every 6 days. Most recently, DirectorySpot was updated on September 18, 2026 and PickledIn on June 1, 2026.

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