# Smart Soccer Coach++ vs Gol Manager

The clearest difference is monetization model: Gol Manager at free with in-app purchases against Smart Soccer Coach++'s subscription. Gol Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Smart Soccer Coach++'s advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 62%) and ratings volume (143 vs 14). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Soccer Coach++ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Gol Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gol Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Soccer Coach++ has 143 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Smart Soccer Coach++'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Gol Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smart Soccer Coach++ ships an update every 2 months, Gol Manager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Soccer Coach++ | Gol Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-soccer-coach-plus-plus/id1013397211/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gol-manager/id1532282099/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **143** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **84.3% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 53 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [BLUELINDEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/530518930) | [David Machin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532282101) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Soccer Coach++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-soccer-coach-plus-plus/id1013397211)

This app is a comprehensive management tool for football coaches, offering features for squad management, match planning, training sessions, and detailed performance analysis. It helps coaches track player progress, log game events, and generate insightful reports to improve team performance.

**Highlights:** Squad management with player details, Flexible match modes (quick and professional), Training session planning and drill library, Calendar-based scheduling with reminders, Advanced team and player statistics, PDF report export, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartCoachPro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| SmartCoachPro (Yearly - Promo) | $9.99 | per year |
| SmartCoachPro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| SmartCoachPlus | $1.99 | one-time |
| SmartCoachPro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Efficient for team management
- 🤩 Helpful for tracking player stats and progress
- 💯 Great coaching tool
- 🔥 Excellent app for grassroots football

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing UI in some areas
- 💰 Paid version required for advanced features
- 🔄 Lack of sync between devices
- 🙄 Frustrating issues with paid version not working

**Reported bugs**

- Saved lineups being erased
- Inability to change game time duration
- Quick match mode not allowing goal scorers or assists
- Demo data not clearing for new users

**Requested features**

- Ability to add more than 14 players
- Option to sync data across devices
- Improved integration with other coaching apps
- More customization options for player attributes and statistics
- Better reporting and analytics features


### Gol Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gol-manager/id1532282099)

This app helps football coaches manage their teams professionally. It offers comprehensive tools for player management, training sessions, statistics tracking, and game planning. Organize your squad, plan drills, and analyze player performance to elevate your coaching.

**Highlights:** Player roster management, Training session planning, Over 280 integrated exercises, Digital whiteboard, Attendance and goal tracking, Player comparison tool, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Montly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Soccer Coach++ free?

Smart Soccer Coach++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gol Manager free?

Gol Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Soccer Coach++ or Gol Manager?

Gol Manager is rated higher. Smart Soccer Coach++ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Gol Manager averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Smart Soccer Coach++ or Gol Manager have ads?

Smart Soccer Coach++ shows ads; Gol Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Soccer Coach++ or Gol Manager?

Smart Soccer Coach++ ships an update every 2 months, and Gol Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart Soccer Coach++ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Gol Manager on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*