# MATCHi vs Padel iQ

The clearest difference is rating: MATCHi at 4.7 against Padel iQ's 1.0. MATCHi also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 1). Padel iQ's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MATCHi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MATCHi has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MATCHi ships an update fortnightly, Padel iQ every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MATCHi | Padel iQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchi/id720782039/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padel-iq/id6443525435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MATCHi](https://appshunter.io/developer/720782042) | [Sportyfriends ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316843830) |

## 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 iQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padel-iq/id6443525435)

Easily find and book padel courts at nearby clubs. Manage your club membership, sign up for events, and pay for bookings directly within the app. Stay updated on club activities with notifications.

**Highlights:** Find nearby padel courts, View club details, Court booking system, In-app court payment, Club event sign-ups, Membership benefits access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MATCHi free?

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

### Is Padel iQ free?

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

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

MATCHi is rated higher. MATCHi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Padel iQ averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MATCHi or Padel iQ have ads?

MATCHi shows ads; Padel iQ does not.

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

MATCHi ships an update fortnightly, and Padel iQ every 8 days. Most recently, MATCHi was updated on October 26, 2026 and Padel iQ on October 15, 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.*