PickleMate is a turnkey matchmaking PWA that captures the pickleball
PickleMate (picklemate.app) is a turnkey, hyper-local matchmaking Progressive Web App (PWA) built specifically for recreational pickleball players. Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in North America, yet players face constant friction trying to organize balanced games through clunky Facebook groups, group texts, or showing up alone to public courts. PickleMate eliminates this coordination headache by connecting players based on court proximity, verified skill level, and playstyle—all within a fast, mobile-first interface. This is a clean, custom-built technology asset in early beta, fully developed and ready for a growth-focused operator, marketer, or pickleball enthusiast to take over and scale. Key Product Features & Highlights Proximity-Based Discovery: Helps players find and connect with partners near their favorite local courts. Skill & Playstyle Matching: Users can filter partners by skill rating and game vibe (casual rallies vs. competitive drilling) to prevent mismatched matches. Frictionless PWA Architecture: Works seamlessly in any mobile browser with direct "Add to Home Screen" installation, completely bypassing App Store approval delays and 30% developer fee cuts. Direct Game Coordination: In-app messaging allows users to connect, propose court times, and finalize games quickly. Privacy-First Design: Exact coordinates and addresses remain hidden; discovery is calculated purely by proximity radius. What Is Included in the Sale Primary Domain: picklemate.app (transferred directly via registrar). Full Source Code & IP: Complete codebase, repository access, and database architecture. Brand Assets: PickleMate logo, graphics, design system, and UI kit. User Database: Early beta user accounts and platform data. Handover Support: 30 days of email/chat transition assistance to ensure a smooth technical transfer to your hosting environment. Growth & Monetization Opportunities PickleMate is currently pre-revenue, offering immediate upside for the buyer across several clear monetization models: Freemium Subscriptions: Add a monthly or annual tier for advanced filters, court alerts, and unlimited daily match requests. Local Club & Court Sponsorships: Partner with local private courts, indoor complexes, and pickleball clubs for sponsored venue listings. Gear & Equipment Affiliates: Integrate affiliate links and sponsored placements for pickleball paddles, balls, and apparel. Local Tournaments & Ladders: Add community tournament brackets and charge nominal entry or organization fees. Reason for Selling The technical foundation and core product are built and operational. As a developer, my focus is on building software rather than running marketing and local community distribution. PickleMate is ready for a buyer with digital marketing skills, community-building experience, or local sports connections to scale user acquisition.
Next step: <p>A buyer can scale PickleMate significantly across three key growth pillars:</p><p><br></p><p>1. Local Distribution & Grassroots Marketing</p><p>• Court-Side Guerilla Marketing: Place posters or stickers with QR codes ("Find a partner on this court") at busy public parks and indoor venues.</p><p>• Programmatic SEO: Launch automated landing pages for major cities and popular facilities (e.g., picklemate.app/courts/austin) to capture high-intent organic search traffic.</p><p>• Community Infiltration: Partner with existing local Facebook groups, subreddits, and recreational club managers to position PickleMate as the preferred coordination tool.</p><p><br></p><p>2. Product Enhancements & High-Value Features</p><p>• DUPR Rating Integration: Integrate with the official DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) system for verified skill ratings and competitive credibility.</p><p>• Court Activity / "Crowd Meter": Allow players to report live court status (e.g., "3 courts open", "20-minute wait") to drive daily active engagement.</p><p>• Tournament & League Tooling: Add bracket generation and round-robin ladder organization for local clubs and weekly meetups.</p><p>• Native App Store Wrapper: Package the existing PWA using Capacitor or React Native to launch on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for increased organic discovery.</p><p><br></p><p>3. Monetization Execution</p><p>• Freemium Subscriptions ($4.99/month): Unlock advanced filters, unlimited daily match requests, and "Travel Mode" (finding games in other cities).</p><p>• B2B Venue Sponsorships: Charge indoor private pickleball clubs and franchise complexes a monthly fee for promoted court listings and featured event posts.</p><p>• Gear Affiliate Partnerships: Partner with paddle and ball manufacturers for native product placements and discount codes inside the app.</p>
For sale
Asking price: $250 USD
What's included
Domain name, Source code, All related data, All related design work
15–30 days of post-sale transition support to guide the buyer through the codebase and assist with transferring the Floot workspace, hosting, and domain configuration.
Reason for selling
I am busy with other things and no longer have time to maintain this project.
Project metrics
Average Monthly Visitors: Pre-launch
Average Monthly Revenue: Pre-revenue
Average Monthly Downloads: Pre-launch / New project
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