Features
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Your format, your rules
Best of 1, 3 or 5 games, and first to 11, 15 or 21 points. Set it once and play.
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One tap per point
Score a point with a single tap. The app tracks the game, the side out and the match — no mental math mid-rally.
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Undo when they call it wrong
Someone miscounts? Undo the last point instantly. The score is always the one you actually played.
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Pause and pick up later
Take a break, grab water, resume right where you left off. Matches survive a locked screen.
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iPhone and Apple Watch
Start on one, finish on the other. Glance at your wrist between points instead of digging out your phone.
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Yours, on your device
Everything runs locally. No account to create, no ads, no tracking. Just you, your match, and the score.
How it works
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Start a match
Choose your match format and points to win — best of 3, first to 11 for a classic game.
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Tap when you score
One tap per point. The app advances the game and the match and tracks who's serving.
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See the result
Final score is saved to your match history, so you can settle any argument about last week's game.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Pickleball Scoreboard free?
Yes. The app is free to download and use, with no ads and no account required.
What points formats does it support?
You can play first to 11, 15 or 21 points, and choose best of 1, 3 or 5 games — set both before the match starts.
Does it work on Apple Watch?
Yes. There's a companion Apple Watch app. You can start a match on your iPhone and finish it on your Watch, or score the whole match from your wrist.
How do I keep score with the app during a game?
Start a match, then tap the button for whichever side won the point. The app counts points, tracks the server and calls the match when it's done.
What if someone calls the score wrong?
Tap undo to roll back the last point. You can correct a miscount at any time without restarting the match.
Can I pause a match and finish it later?
Yes. You can pause and resume a match at any time — take a break, lock your phone, and pick up from the exact score when you come back.
Does the app save my past matches?
Yes. Every finished match is kept in your history, so you can look back at previous scores and results.
Do I need an internet connection or an account?
No. Everything runs on your device. There's no sign-up, no login and no connection required — it works fully offline on the court.
Does Pickleball Scoreboard work on iPad?
Yes. It's a universal app that runs on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, so you can keep score on whichever device is closest to the court.
Free Pickleball tools
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