Most table tennis players remember the highlights and forget the score. PingPoint is built to fix that. It is a cloud-based scorekeeper and analytics platform that logs every point from a smartwatch, a physical button, or your phone, then turns those matches into stats, ratings, and a history you can actually look back on. Here is what it does, what it costs, and who it is genuinely useful for.
What Is PingPoint
PingPoint is an all-in-one platform for table tennis players, built around one idea: turn every game into data and every match into progress. Instead of keeping score in your head or on a scrap of paper, you track points in real time through your smartwatch, a dedicated PingPoint button, or the mobile app, and the platform stores the result, updates your stats, and feeds your rating.
Beyond scorekeeping, PingPoint layers on match analytics, a player rating system, leaderboards, direct messaging, and an event mode built for clubs and venues. It is available on web, iOS, Android, and Apple Watch, and it positions itself as a tool for casual players and competitive tournament players alike.
Core Features
- Real-time scorekeeping: Track every point through a smartwatch, a PingPoint button attached to the table or worn on the wrist, or the mobile app, so the scoring happens without breaking the flow of the game.
- Match analytics: See win rate against regular training partners, serve versus return performance, and other breakdowns meant to highlight strengths and pinpoint what to work on next.
- ELO-based rating: Your rating updates with every match, giving a running measure of improvement instead of a static number that never moves.
- Leaderboards: Compare your rating against other players at your club, in your city, or worldwide.
- Player matching and messaging: Find opponents at a similar skill level and message them directly to arrange a game.
- Event mode for clubs and venues: Venues can offer digital scorekeeping at every table, with players scanning a QR code to start tracking a match on their own device or a shared screen.
Pricing and Plans
PingPoint runs on a freemium model with three tiers. The table below summarizes the structure as listed on pingpoint.pro at the time of writing, and it is worth checking their site directly since pricing pages change.
| Plan | Price | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 | Up to 10 matches a month, basic stats, best-of-5 singles, leaderboards, and messaging |
| Plus | About €5/month | Unlimited matches, advanced analytics, choice of best-of-3, best-of-5, or best-of-7 singles |
| Pro | About €7/month | Everything in Plus, plus doubles scoring and a coach profile tool |
Yearly billing is offered at a discount equal to roughly two months free compared to paying monthly. The free tier is generous enough to test smartwatch scoring and basic stats before committing to a paid plan.
Who PingPoint Is Best Suited For
- Club regulars: Players who show up weekly and want a real record of results instead of relying on memory.
- Competitive players: Anyone chasing a rating that reflects actual match outcomes, rather than a subjective sense of how their game is going.
- Clubs and venues: Facilities that want a modern, QR-code-based scoreboard system at every table without installing dedicated hardware screens.
- Casual players who like data: If you already enjoy seeing stats after a workout or a run, tracking table tennis matches the same way is a natural fit.
Players who mostly play one-off, unstructured games with friends and have no interest in stats or ratings may not get much value from the paid tiers, and the free plan's 10-match monthly cap will likely feel restrictive fast.
How It Fits Into a Broader Setup
An app is only half the picture. Scorekeeping tools work best alongside the right blade and rubber setup for your style, so if you are still dialing in your equipment, our Gear Index is a good place to compare speed, spin, and control ratings before you buy. If you are looking to offload old gear while you upgrade, the Marketplace makes it easy to sell directly to other local players with no account required.
Pong Home also runs its own free Apple Watch scoreboard remote and on-court digital scoreboard for players who just want simple, no-cost score tracking without a subscription. It is a useful comparison point if you are weighing a free tool against a paid analytics platform like PingPoint.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PingPoint?
PingPoint is a cloud-based table tennis scorekeeper and match analytics platform. It lets players log scores in real time from a smartwatch, a physical PingPoint button, or a mobile device, then turns that match history into stats, ratings, and leaderboards.
Is PingPoint free to use?
PingPoint has a free tier that lets you track up to 10 matches a month with basic stats, best-of-5 singles, and access to leaderboards and messaging. The Plus plan runs about 5 euros a month for unlimited matches and advanced analytics, and the Pro plan runs about 7 euros a month and adds doubles scoring and a coach tool.
Does PingPoint work with an Apple Watch?
Yes. Smartwatch scoring is one of PingPoint's core features, alongside a physical PingPoint button you can tap or attach to the table, and manual entry through the mobile app.
Who is PingPoint best suited for?
PingPoint is aimed at players who want to track progress over time: club regulars who play often, competitive players who want an ELO-style rating and match history, and clubs or venues that want a digital scoreboard players can start with a QR code scan.