DinkPro vs. DinkDrop
DinkDrop (listed on the App Store as Pickleball Round Robin Maker) and DinkPro both work offline with no login. DinkDrop is built around scheduled round robins and leagues. DinkPro is built around open play, where courts finish at different times and the next game has to be called on the spot.
Side by side
| Feature | DinkPro | DinkDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, every feature, no paid tier | Free download with "Pickleball Pro" in-app purchases ($2.99 to $24.99) |
| Platform | Any web browser (phone, tablet, desktop), installable as an app | Native App Store app for iPhone and iPad, designed for iPad |
| Login required | No login to run open play; optional accounts only for players who join Ranked | No login |
| Works offline | Yes, the whole session runs with no internet | Yes, per its store listing |
| Rotation and matchmaking | 10 matchmaking modes with a live queue that refills each court as games finish; any player count | Round robins with automatic scheduling and fair rotation for even player counts |
| Leagues | Not offered | Yes, with random or fixed teams |
| Elimination brackets | Single or double elimination, 2 to 32 entries, optional round-robin group stage first | Not listed (round robin tournaments) |
| Rating | Optional Ranked mode with the DinkPro Player Rating (DPR); one-tap DUPR CSV export | Not listed |
| Live results for players | Live board on every player's phone, by link or QR code | Live match schedules and results, shareable with a group |
| TV display | Big screen board in a second window on the computer running DinkPro (not a cast target or smart-TV app) | Not listed |
Where DinkDrop is stronger
If your group plays a fixed round robin or runs a league, DinkDrop is built for exactly that, with random or fixed teams and league play that DinkPro does not offer. It is also a native iPad app, which some hosts prefer to a browser tab.
Where DinkPro is different
A round robin plans every round in advance. Open play does not wait: one court finishes early, someone leaves, a late player arrives. DinkPro decides who plays next on each court the moment it opens, keeps games played level and repeat partners low, and handles odd player counts, late arrivals and locked partners. It also runs single and double elimination brackets, shows the courts on a TV, and lets players follow along on their phones. It runs in any browser, so Android tablets and laptops work too.
Try DinkPro freeCompared 23 October 2026. Check DinkDrop for current details. Its facts here come from its own App Store listing. DinkDrop is a trademark of its respective owner; this page is an independent comparison, not affiliated with or endorsed by DinkDrop.