App Updates
Stay up to date with the latest features, improvements, and enhancements to Pickleball Journal. We're constantly working to make your pickleball tracking experience better.
1.5.1
Sep 15, 2025Version 1.5.1 - Now Available in Canada
Launching in Canada with Full Localization
We're excited to announce that Pickleball Journal is now officially available to Canadian pickleball players! This release includes complete Canadian English localization and region-specific features.
Enhanced Photo & Video Attachments
Improved Media Experience
- • Ability to add photos and videos from Collections
- • More reliable video playback and thumbnail generation
Personalize Your App Experience
New Accent Colors & Themes
- • Choose from 8 accent colors to customize your app
- • Improved dark mode for better readability
- • Consistent styling across all screens
Player Profile & Preferences
- • Set your default game type (singles, doubles, mixed)
- • Add personal information and playing preferences
Performance Improvements
Faster & More Responsive
- • Significantly faster app startup time
- • Smoother scrolling through journal entries
- • Quicker sync with Apple Watch
Analytics Enhancements
Better Statistical Accuracy
- • Fixed partner win rate calculations
- • Improved chart visibility and readability
- • More accurate game counting in reports
- • Consistent data across all analytics views
Smart Notifications
Stay Informed
- • New notification center for app updates and tips
- • Helpful reminders about new features
- • Non-intrusive design that doesn't interrupt your workflow
Key Bug Fixes
Issues Resolved
- • Tags now display in consistent order throughout the app
- • Fixed various performance and stability issues
- • Fixed issues with game counts showing incorrectly
- • Resolved duplicate games when syncing with Apple Watch
Version 1.5.1 Highlights
This update focuses on expanding our reach to Canadian players while improving the core experience for all users. We've addressed the most requested fixes and enhancements based on your feedback. Whether you're tracking games in Toronto or Tampa, analyzing your performance in Calgary or California, Pickleball Journal continues to be the most comprehensive tracking app for serious pickleball players.
Thank you for making Pickleball Journal part of your pickleball journey. We're committed to continuous improvement and look forward to supporting players across North America and beyond.
1.5
Aug 13, 2025Version 1.5 - Major Analytics Update & Performance Improvements
Hello Pickleball Journal Users,
We're excited to announce our biggest update yet - Version 1.5 brings professional-level analytics capabilities to help you transform your pickleball game through data-driven insights and performance tracking.
Analytics & Performance Insights
Comprehensive new analytics dashboard provides professional-level insights to help you understand and improve every aspect of your game.
- Advanced Win Rate Analytics: Monitor your performance across different time periods with new weekly, monthly, and yearly breakdowns that feature interactive charts and adaptive heat maps that visualize trends and recent form at a glance
- Partner & Opponent Intelligence: Track win rates with each doubles partner to find optimal combinations and analyze your record against different opponents. Now you can dive even deeper by sorting your partners and opponents by win rate, games played, or last played date to identify key strategic advantages.
- Equipment Performance Tracking: Monitor how different paddles affect your win rate, and now, you can also log the number of games played on your shoes to track their impact and durability. Make data-driven equipment decisions with powerful comparative analysis.
- Game Type & Tag Analysis: Break down your performance by any format, including Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and even Skinny Singles. Track your stats across all types of play, from casual recreational games and focused drills to competitive tournament and league play.
User Experience Improvements
Enhanced journal entry experience with smoother data input and better form stability.
- Auto-Save Protection: Never lose your journal entries with automatic saving that protects your notes and game data
- Improved Tag Management: Recently used tags now appear in order of recency, making entry creation faster and more intuitive
- Better Location Selection: Apple Journal-style dropdown with improved search functionality for easier court location tracking
- Form Stability: Eliminated jumping and scrolling issues when editing entries for a smoother user experience
Apple Watch Integration
Improved synchronization and accuracy between iPhone and Apple Watch.
- Accurate Game Counting: Fixed double-counting issues and implemented smart detection to prevent duplicate game entries
- Seamless Sync: Enhanced data synchronization ensures your Apple Watch and iPhone stay perfectly aligned
Expense Management Enhancements
More control and flexibility over recurring expense tracking.
- Flexible Deletion Options: Delete single occurrences, future payments, or entire series with new context-aware actions
- "Delete This & Future Payments": New option provides better control over managing recurring pickleball expenses
Performance & Stability
Under-the-hood improvements for faster, more reliable app performance.
- Speed Improvements: Faster loading of analytics data with improved memory management for large datasets
- Bug Fixes: Resolved issues with custom tags persistence, location coordinates retention, and tag ordering
- Smoother Experience: Enhanced scrolling and animations throughout the app
Questions or suggestions? Reach out to support@pickleballjournal.com
The Pickleball Journal Team
1.4
Jun 25, 2025Version 1.4 - Flexible Session Tags & Organization
All-New Session Tags Update - Transform how you organize your pickleball activities! We've completely reimagined session tracking with our powerful new tags system:
- • Flexible Tags - Replace static session types with custom tags
- • Quick Access - Pin up to 8 favorite tags for instant selection during entry
- • Smart Filtering - Filter entries by multiple tags using ANY or ALL logic
- • Tag Management - Edit colors, merge duplicates, hide unused tags
- • Easy Organization - Reorder tags with simple up/down controls
Your existing session types have been automatically converted to tags, so you're ready to go!
UI Improvements
- • Refined Settings menu with clearer navigation
- • Better dark mode support throughout the app
- • Haptic feedback for menu interactions
Bug fixes & other performance enhancements
