# MATCHi vs Padel Mates

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MATCHi at none against Padel Mates's 4. Padel Mates's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (447 vs 51). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Padel Mates sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MATCHi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MATCHi against 4.7 for Padel Mates. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Padel Mates has 447 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of MATCHi's written reviews are positive against 20% of Padel Mates's.

MATCHi ships an update fortnightly, Padel Mates every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MATCHi | Padel Mates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchi/id720782039/reviews) | **[4.7 (447 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padel-mates/id1531797995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **447** |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | **19.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 92 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MATCHi](https://appshunter.io/developer/720782042) | [Padel Mates International AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531798387) |

## What reviewers say

### MATCHi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchi/id720782039)

Easily find and book courts for various racket sports like padel, tennis, and badminton. Connect with other players globally, explore memberships, and manage your bookings all in one place. Split payments with friends and discover new activities.

**Highlights:** Book courts seamlessly, Find venues and available times, Filter by sport, date, time, and court type, Explore activities and memberships, Manage bookings easily, Invite friends and split payments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Padel Mates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padel-mates/id1531797995)

This app connects racket sports enthusiasts to find players, book courts, and organize games. Discover nearby facilities, join community groups, and receive smart match suggestions. Enhance your skills with performance feedback and enjoy seamless cost sharing with friends.

**Highlights:** Book courts and activities, Find nearby sports facilities, Connect with players, Organize games and tournaments, Smart match suggestions, Cost sharing, Performance feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Test Pro Subscription | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Bi-Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate and user-friendly interface
- ⭐ Excellent customer service and support
- 🎯 Convenient bookmarking feature for favorite clubs
- ✨ Responsive to user feedback and bug fixes
- 🏆 Significant improvement over previous versions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ❌ Poor UI/UX design and navigation
- 🔄 Constant required app updates
- 📵 Notification spam and overload
- ⚠️ Unreliable filtering and search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login submission freezes with spinning loading wheel
- App crashes on startup or when opening
- Blank white screen appearing randomly
- Chat feature loses messages with poor internet connection
- Chat display shows black screen

**Requested features**

- Waitlist notification system to offer spots to waiting players
- Dedicated waiting list management section
- Improved search filters for session types (e.g., leveling sessions)
- Better notification settings with granular control
- Accurate level-based filtering system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MATCHi free?

MATCHi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Padel Mates free?

Padel Mates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MATCHi or Padel Mates?

Padel Mates is rated higher. MATCHi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Padel Mates averages 4.7 from 447 ratings.

### Do MATCHi or Padel Mates have ads?

MATCHi shows ads; Padel Mates does not.

### Which is updated more often, MATCHi or Padel Mates?

MATCHi ships an update fortnightly, and Padel Mates every 10 days. Most recently, MATCHi was updated on October 26, 2026 and Padel Mates on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*