Comparison

Courtside vs SubAssist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Courtside

This app allows users to easily record scores and player statistics for basketball games directly from the sideline. It simplifies the scoring process, reduces volunteer workload, and ensures accurate game data integration with other platforms.

Highlights
  • Live game scoring
  • Player statistics recording
  • Injury tracking
  • Team management
  • Integration with GameDay and Stack Tourney
Features
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Courtside is Stack Sports live scoring application for Basketball. Take control of your scoring by easily recording scores and player statistics from the sideline using your preferred tablet device. Courtside greatly reduces the workload on your volunteers. Games can be set up to score in under 30 seconds and you'll retain accurate game data and statistics. Select your team's, record injuries and seamlessly integrate all information with GameDay Competition Management or Stack Tourney Competition Management for Basketball. If you wish to obtain more information about Courtside, please visit us at https://mygameday.app/courtside/ Online support for Courtside is available at: https://support.mygameday.app/help/courtside-overview

About

SubAssist

Features
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TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF THE SIDELINE. Ensure every child gets a fair go with SubAssist. Fair game time shouldn't be a headache. Whether you are a parent volunteer or a seasoned club coach, SubAssist helps you manage player rotations and ensure equal playing time – without the stress, spreadsheets, or sideline confusion. Built specifically for grassroots, school, and junior sports where fairness is the priority. – BUILT FOR ALL JUNIOR SPORTS – SubAssist works for any sport with rolling or interchange-style substitutions, including: Football / Soccer Basketball Rugby, Touch Rugby & AFL Hockey & School Sport Teams If your sport rotates players on and off during play, SubAssist can manage it for you. – FAIR PLAY MADE SIMPLE – SubAssist is the ultimate youth sports substitution app designed to help you: Guarantee Equal Game Time: Automatically track minutes for every player. Manage Live Substitutions: See exactly who is due to come on or off next. Track Player Rotations: Avoid uneven play and keep parents happy. Focus on the Game: Spend less time on the clipboard and more time coaching. – SHARE GAME DAY REPORTS – After the final whistle, SubAssist generates a clear, simple text report showing playtime per player, captains, PODs, and the final score – ready to share instantly by email, text message, or straight to your team's TeamReach or WhatsApp group. Perfect for keeping parents in the loop and for club reporting, without any spreadsheets or manual write-ups. – ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS – Once you've logged a few games, SubAssist will surface smart actionable insights like: uneven playing time, game time trending down for a player, lopsided sub patterns. So you can catch it before it becomes a habit, not after a parent asks about it. See player recognition at a glance too – know easily who's been captain or Player of the Day the most, and who hasn't had a turn yet. – DESIGNED FOR THE VOLUNTEER COACH – We know most junior coaches are busy parents. SubAssist is built for the "sideline reality": Fast Setup: Get your team roster ready in seconds. Easy Sideline Use: Large buttons designed for high-pressure match moments. No Manual Math: The built-in rotation timer does the heavy lifting. Handle the Unexpected: A player gets injured mid-game and SubAssist automatically adjusts. Fairness First: Focused on inclusive play, not just complex stats. – WHY FAIR GAME TIME MATTERS – Every child deserves a chance to play, learn, and feel part of the team. SubAssist removes accidental favouritism, helping you build a positive team culture where every player feels valued. No more missed turns. No more unhappy sidelines. Just fair, organised sport. DOWNLOAD SUBASSIST TODAY! (start a 2 week FREE trial) Make fair game time simple. Help every child get a fair go! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Courtside4 screens
SubAssist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Courtside at none against SubAssist's 2. SubAssist's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SubAssist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Courtside asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Courtside ships an update every 5 weeks, SubAssist every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Courtside versus SubAssist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCourtsideSubAssist
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGameDayCasual Fridays Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Courtside

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SubAssist

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly14 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • Premium Yearly14 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Courtside free?
Courtside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SubAssist free?
SubAssist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Courtside or SubAssist have ads?
Neither Courtside nor SubAssist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Courtside or SubAssist?
Courtside ships an update every 5 weeks, and SubAssist every 10 days. Most recently, Courtside was updated on October 13, 2026 and SubAssist on October 9, 2026.

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