Guide
Padel app: how to pick the right one for matches, players and ranking
A good padel app solves three things: it helps you find players at your level, fills open spots quickly and tracks your progress. Here's what to look for, and how Padelpoolen differs from pure booking apps.
What should a padel app do?
- Matchmaking, find players at your level in your city. See our 1–10 level scale guide.
- Match feed, browse open matches and join with one tap. On the Padelpoolen match feed you can filter by city, time and level.
- Create your own matches, open spots fill automatically. See Create a padel match.
- Ranking and stats, track your ELO rating over time.
- Tournament formats, run Americano or King of the Court right in the app.
Booking app vs matchmaking app
People often confuse booking apps (where you reserve a court) with matchmaking apps (where you find players). They solve different problems:
- Booking app: you already have a group, you just need a court.
- Matchmaking app: you're short on players, Padelpoolen fills the gaps. See looking for a padel buddy and find a padel partner.
Padel app by city
Padelpoolen tags every match by city so you only see what's relevant. We have dedicated pages for Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala, Linköping, Norrköping and all other cities. Live in a smaller town? Read padel near me for tips.
Getting started with Padelpoolen
- Create an account and pick your city.
- Rate your level on the 1–10 scale.
- Browse the match feed and join a match, or create your own.
- Enable notifications for new matches in your city.
- Play, rate teammates and track your ELO over time.
Try Padelpoolen
Free to sign up, join matches and create your own. No lock-in.
FAQ
Which padel app is best in Sweden?
Booking apps (like your club's own or Matchi) for courts, and Padelpoolen for finding players and filling open spots. Most players use both.
Does it cost money?
No, the core features on Padelpoolen are free. Premium is available if you want advanced stats and ELO analysis.
Does it work for beginners?
Yes. Read padel for beginners and rate yourself honestly on the level scale, that's how you get even matches.