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Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the world — and finding games, courts, and players just got a whole lot easier. DinkUp is the iOS app built specifically for the pickleball community, putting courts, games, tournaments, and players all in one place.
What Is DinkUp?
DinkUp is a free pickleball app for iOS that centralizes your entire pickleball experience. Forget scrolling through Facebook groups or texting your local club — DinkUp gives you real-time court data, one-tap game joining, and professional tournament management right from your phone.
Download DinkUp free on the App Store: DinkUp on iOS
Key Features
Find Courts Near You
DinkUp's live map shows every pickleball, tennis, and padel court near you with real-time crowd levels and which players are currently on court.
Join Open Games Instantly
Browse open games in your area with court details, skill levels, and player availability. Join any game with a single tap or create your own in seconds.
Host & Play in Tournaments
- Single Elimination and Round Robin formats
- Automatic bracket generation with bye handling
- Live leaderboards tracking wins, losses, and points
- In-app notifications for all participants
ELO Ranking & City Leaderboards
After every match, your rank updates automatically. DinkUp also integrates DUPR ratings for players who use the standard pickleball rating system.
Connect with Your Community
- Direct messaging between players
- Community feed for sharing highlights
- Group creation for regular crews and clubs
- Browse player profiles by skill level
- "Dinks" reputation scoring system
Free vs Pro
DinkUp is free forever for core features. The Pro tier unlocks unlimited game creation, global court access, and advanced statistics.
Download DinkUp free: App Store | Visit DinkUp.app
Written by PG App Studios
An independent app studio in the Algarve run by Pedro Gregório. We write about the problems our apps solve, from learning European Portuguese to raising a toddler.