# SubTime vs Player Rotation

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SubTime at 80% against Player Rotation's 0%. SubTime also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). Player Rotation's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SubTime sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Player Rotation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SubTime holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SubTime has 684 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of SubTime's written reviews are positive against 0% of Player Rotation's.

SubTime ships an update every 3 weeks, Player Rotation every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SubTime | Player Rotation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (684 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtime-sub-timer-and-rotation/id1248650528/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-rotation/id1592829996/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **684** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **79.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OTDSOFT INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248650527) | [CHASE PLACE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/444660458) |

## What reviewers say

### SubTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtime-sub-timer-and-rotation/id1248650528)

This app simplifies youth sports coaching by managing game planning, player playtime, and substitutions. It offers features like automatic rotation, custom formations, and attendance tracking. Coaches can also share teams and export game data.

**Highlights:** Player playtime tracking, Automatic substitution rotation, Customizable formations, Attendance marking, Game and player stats export, Team sharing and collaboration, Support for multiple sports

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SubTime | $2.49 | per month |
| SubTime Standard Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Team Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Team Plan Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| SubTime | $24.99 | per year |
| SubTime Standard Plan Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Team Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| SubTime Team Plan Annual | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for tracking and maintaining indoor, 6v6, and fast football teams
- 👍 Really helpful app for recording match stats and player minutes
- 👍 Amazing app for managing Rugby Union games
- 👍 Great for game management
- 👍 Phenomenal customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitchy and loses info in the middle of a game
- 🤑 Subscription services plan $29.99 /yr too expensive
- 🐛 Latest update causing errors
- 🤑 Not worth the money
- 🐛 Crashes on new iOS

**Reported bugs**

- Power play rule in UK kids football not supported
- Goal not recorded as a shot if a player scores
- Unable to keep the same child as Goalie for a half and change at half time
- Timer is incorrect and loses about 30 seconds each 30 mins
- Unable to edit placeholders on field

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track saves for goalkeepers
- Allow real-time sync of data between devices
- Add more formations for soccer (11v11)
- Add ability to keep score for individual players
- Add feature to save game stats or export to CSV


### Player Rotation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-rotation/id1592829996)

This app helps volunteer coaches ensure all players get equal playing time. Add your team, positions, and attending players for game day. A simple rotation feature indicates who to substitute in and out.

**Highlights:** Team and position management, Player attendance tracking, Automated player rotation, Substitution suggestions, Simple game day interface

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SubTime free?

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

### Is Player Rotation free?

Player Rotation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SubTime or Player Rotation?

SubTime is rated higher. SubTime averages 4.7 out of 5 from 684 ratings, while Player Rotation averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SubTime or Player Rotation have ads?

Neither SubTime nor Player Rotation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SubTime or Player Rotation?

SubTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Player Rotation every 10 months. Most recently, SubTime was updated on September 23, 2026 and Player Rotation on September 9, 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.*