Comparison

SubTime vs ZCoach

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

Head to head
About

SubTime

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
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Trusted by more than 60,000 coaches and used for over 600,000 games. Coaching should be about your players and the game - not trying to remember who needs to come off, who has played the longest, or when the next substitution should happen. SubTime takes the stress out of game-day management. Built for youth sports coaches, it helps you manage playing time, plan substitutions, organize lineups, track game events, and keep your coaching team on the same page - all from one app. GIVE EVERY PLAYER FAIR PLAYING TIME No more guessing who has played the most. The game clock and sub timer run together, so you see each player's playing and bench time at a glance throughout the match. SubTime makes it easier to balance minutes, spot who is due for a rest, and give every player a fair opportunity to participate. It's especially useful for youth coaches who want to keep playing time transparent and avoid the post-game question: "Why didn't my child play more?" TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF SUBSTITUTIONS Plan your substitutions before the game or manage them as the action unfolds. SubTime shows who's currently playing, who's on the bench, and who should come on next - so you can make changes without losing focus on the match. Auto Plan also works mid-game, so you can rebuild the rotation after a late arrival or an injury. ARRIVE WITH A GAME PLAN Build your roster, mark attendance, assign player positions, and prepare your starting lineup before kickoff. Pick a standard formation or build a custom one, then save your favorite lineups and reuse them for future games. You can also plan your rotation in advance: either create your own substitution plan or use the Auto Plan feature to generate one that spreads playing time evenly. DEALING WITH THE UNEXPECTED Game day rarely goes to plan, and SubTime has been fine-tuned over years of real matches to cope. A player arrives late. Someone picks up an injury. You make a substitution in the heat of the moment and forget to record it. A guest player turns up to fill a gap in the squad. Rework the squad, the rotation, and the record - adjust as you go or amend after the game, without restarting or losing what you've already tracked. TRACK THE GAME WHILE YOU COACH Record events as they happen - goals, assists, cards, substitutions, and custom events of your own. When the final whistle goes, everything is already organized. Review playing time, player participation, game history, and season statistics without rebuilding it from memory. Game history and player stats export to CSV for club reporting, auditing, or season records. COACH TOGETHER WITH SUBTIME LIVE Game management doesn't have to fall on one person. Share your team with assistant coaches and team managers. With SubTime Live, multiple coaches can collaborate during the same game - one manages substitutions while another tracks events. Family and friends can follow along as viewers, at the field or from home. FOR CLUBS AND MULTIPLE TEAMS Running more than one team? SubTime Club links your club's teams together, lets you view and export game history and player stats across every squad, and lets you buy SubTime access for club teams in bulk at discounted rates. Details at https://www.subtimeapp.com/club IS MY SPORT SUPPORTED? Pick your sport and SubTime is already set up for it: soccer/football, futsal, basketball, lacrosse, rugby, and field hockey. Coaching something else? Build a custom sport with your own positions and events - netball, or however your team plays. SUBSCRIPTION SubTime is free to use for games up to 40 minutes. A paid subscription is required to record games longer than 40 minutes, to use SubTime Live game sharing, and for advanced Auto Plan features. Privacy policy: https://www.subtimeapp.com/appprivacypolicy Terms and conditions (EULA): https://www.subtimeapp.com/general-8

About

ZCoach

This app simplifies sports team management for coaches, offering features like effortless communication, live game tracking, and tactical planning. It supports multiple sports and devices, allowing coaches to focus on strategy and player development.

Highlights
  • Multisport adaptability
  • Unlimited player and team management
  • SMS team communication
  • Live game tracking
  • Tactical clipboard
  • Organized notes with multimedia
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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ZCoach is the all-in-one, user-friendly app designed to streamline your sports team management. Its unparalleled blend of simplicity and functionality makes it the go-to choice for coaches seeking a hassle-free, comprehensive solution. Why ZCoach Stands Out: Effortless Communication:  Say goodbye to complex setups. With ZCoach, simply gather your team members' phone numbers, and you're set!  Our platform sends SMS texts leading to an easily navigable mobile website, accessible on any mobile device.  No app download or sign-up required for the team members – it's that straightforward. Game Day Mastery:  On the field, Track your game live, make strategic player swaps, and organize your lineup with our intuitive tactical clipboard feature. **Key Features Tailored for Coaches: Multisport Adaptability: Whether it's Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Tennis, Cricket, Swimming, Rugby, Lacrosse or Track and Field, ZCoach caters to a wide array of sports, ensuring your coaching needs are met, regardless of the discipline. Unlimited Management: Juggle multiple Players, Teams, and Activities with ease. ZCoach's scalable platform grows with your coaching ambitions. Hybrid Accessibility: Seamlessly switch between our App and Website interfaces, designed for convenience and ease of use. Direct Messaging: Communicate with your team through individual or group SMS, directly from the app – a game-changer for quick, effective coordination. Dynamic Game Tracking: Keep tabs on every aspect of the game – from lineups to goals – with our live tracking feature. Tactical Edge: Plan and save multiple strategic plays with our tactical boards, giving you the upper hand in every game. Organized Notes: Keep your coaching insights well-organized with text, hashtags, and multimedia attachments. Universal Device Compatibility: Enjoy a seamless experience on iOS devices and Mac M series. iCloud Integration: Experience synchronized performance across devices with iCloud sign-in, ensuring your data is always up-to-date and accessible. ZCoach empower you to focus on what you love – coaching and winning! About the Premium Subscription: • The premium subscription gives access to the premium features and is a $1.99 auto-renewable subscription recurring every month. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms and Conditions: https://zyscompany.com/terms-of-services/ Privacy Policy: https://zyscompany.com/privacy-policy-2/ Graphics credits: http://www.streamlinehq.com

Screenshots

SubTime4 screens
ZCoach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SubTime at 729 against ZCoach's 9. ZCoach's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. SubTime sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and ZCoach sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZCoach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SubTime has 729 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubTime ships an update every 3 weeks, ZCoach every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SubTime versus ZCoach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubTimeZCoach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (729 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings729 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOTDSOFT INC.Zysco

Customer experience

SubTime

All ratings710 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative14.4%

ZCoach

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

SubTime

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • Unable to move player placeholders around on field
  • Unable to edit goal scorers and assists during/after the game
  • Loses all game time data if you leave the game screen before it's completed

Requested features

14 requests
  • 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
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  • Add groups of subs at the bottom (strikers, defense, mid, etc.)
  • Improve player display format (number on top of name)
  • Add volleyball (6v6) and ability to indicate if a player served
  • Add summary button to list players and their cumulative playtime
  • Add ability to edit placeholders on field (e.g. change ST to CF)
  • Add ability to move player placeholders around on field
  • Add countdown timer instead of sub time indicator
  • Add ability to edit goal scorers and assists during/after the game
  • Add ability to automatically shuffle players that remain in after substitutions

ZCoach

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

SubTime

Subscriptions8
  • SubTime$2.491 Month
  • SubTime Standard Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Team Monthly$2.991 Month
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  • Team Plan Monthly$3.491 Month
  • SubTime$24.991 Year
  • SubTime Standard Plan Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Team Annual$29.991 Year
  • SubTime Team Plan Annual$34.991 Year
1 purchases

ZCoach

Subscriptions1
  • TeamCoach Premium Subscription$0.991 Month

Questions

Is SubTime free?
SubTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZCoach free?
ZCoach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SubTime or ZCoach?
ZCoach is rated higher. SubTime averages 4.7 out of 5 from 729 ratings, while ZCoach averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do SubTime or ZCoach have ads?
Neither SubTime nor ZCoach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubTime or ZCoach?
SubTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and ZCoach every 2 weeks. Most recently, SubTime was updated on October 29, 2026 and ZCoach on October 24, 2026.

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