I was lacing up in a Warsaw Padel Club changing room when I heard two guys argue about the score.
One swore it was 11–10, the other said “it should be 12-9”, and a third voice chimed in:
“Man, we need a counter. I’ve seen those little plastic ones you clip to the racket… but they only work for 15–30–40. And the watch apps? Same story—tennis-only.”
That was the moment it clicked for me. I play padel too. I’ve lost track mid-rally, I’ve mis-served after a long exchange, I’ve done the awkward “what’s the score?” dance. So I opened my laptop on a train, and started building the scoreboard I wished existed—for padel, not just tennis.
Padel Points Counter is a watchOS app. No iPhone app. No distractions. Just your Apple Watch, a few big buttons, and rules that match how we actually play.
Download it now: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/padel-points-counter-scoring/
What it does (in real, on-court terms)
- One-tap scoring: Each team gets a big “+1.” No hunting through menus while someone’s about to serve.
- Automatic server rotation: The app keeps track of who serves next based on the mode you’re using—so the “who serves now?” argument disappears.
- Three modes—because padel nights aren’t all the same:
- Standard (tennis-style): 0-15-30-40-Ad, games to sets, tiebreak to 7 (win by 2) at 6–6, and best-of-N sets.
- Race (first to a target): Great for training or short court times—pick a number (e.g., 21), optionally win by two and cap. Serve rotates every X points, with an optional first 1-point block (tiebreak vibe).
- Sum (to a total sum): Choose a total (e.g., 21). When both sides’ scores add up to it, the higher number wins. (Pick an odd total to avoid ties.)
- Deep Undo: Mis-tap? Undo goes back step by step—score, server, everything.
- Quick reset, keeps your setup: Start the next match with the same mode, target, and rotation you like.
If you’ve ever tried a racket clip counter or a generic tennis watch app and felt boxed into 15-30-40, this is the thing you wanted all along.
Why a Watch-only app?
Because it’s the least intrusive way to keep a game honest. Your wrist is already there when you’re changing ends or picking up balls. No phone fishing. No glare. Just a tap and you’re back on track.
The dev story: a small app, written on trains, that stayed small on purpose
I built this on a string of train rides—commutes where I could either doom-scroll or ship something useful. I am always trying to choose the right path.
Design constraints I set for myself
- Thumb-first UI: Big targets, big type, haptics—so it works mid-sweat, mid-motion.
- Deterministic rules: The scoring engines encode the exact logic for each mode (deuce/Ad, tiebreaks, rotation cadence, win-by-two, caps). You shouldn’t have to remember anything; the app does.
- State you can trust: Every tap snapshots the match state so Undo is safe—even many steps back—without breaking serve order or set flow.
- No feature bloat: I skipped “social,” “profiles,” and other distractions. This is a tool, not a feed.
And the most important part: Ship it and validate it as soon as you can. No overengineering, no fancy architecture – just ship it.
Who it’s for
- Players who say “let’s just play to 21” and want the serve to rotate cleanly.
- Groups running fast Americano/Mexicano-style nights who need consistent scoring without admin.
- Anyone sick of losing the thread at deuce or arguing who serves now.
FAQ
Is there an iPhone app?
No—watchOS only. That’s intentional.
Does it do deuce/Ad and tiebreaks?
Yes. Use Standard mode for classic match play.
Can I play first to 21?
Yes—use Race (target to 21) or Sum (total 21). Both support flexible rotation.
What if I tap wrong?
Hit Undo. The app rolls back the full state, including the server.
What’s the price?
Just 1$ and you get all future updates forever. Tell your friends – it’s a steal 😉
If you arrived here searching for…
padel scoreboard, padel scorekeeper, Apple Watch padel, padel tiebreak to 7, padel first to 21, padel server rotation, padel undo, padel quick games—this app was literally built for those needs.
Closing thought
The best scoreboard is the one you forget you’re using. If this saves a single “wait, what’s the score?” argument tonight, it’s doing its job.