# SubTime vs Impressive Play

The clearest difference is ads: SubTime at none against Impressive Play's shown. SubTime also leads on ratings volume (710 vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Impressive Play's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Impressive Play sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Impressive Play holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SubTime has 710 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SubTime ships an update every 3 weeks, Impressive Play every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SubTime | Impressive Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (710 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtime-sub-timer-and-rotation/id1248650528/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impressive-play/id6748380306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **710** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OTDSOFT INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248650527) | [Impressive Play LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825566856) |

## 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


### Impressive Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impressive-play/id6748380306)

This AI-powered tool helps amateur soccer coaches track player statistics during games and practices using only their voice. It eliminates the need for manual note-taking or expensive video equipment, allowing coaches to focus on the game while capturing customized data.

**Highlights:** Voice-controlled stat capture, AI-powered analysis, Customizable stat tracking, No typing required during events, Low-cost alternative to video equipment, Supports game, training, and tryout events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coach 1 month 1 team | $13.99 | per month |
| Club admin 1 month 85 teams | $3899.99 | per month |
| Club admin 1 month 87 teams | $3999.99 | per month |
| Club admin 1 month 91 teams | $4199.99 | per month |
| Club admin 1 month 90 teams | $4199.99 | per month |
| Club admin 1 month 92 teams | $4299.99 | per month |
| Club admin 1 month 93 teams | $4299.99 | per month |
| Club admin 1 month 94 teams | $4399.99 | per month |
| Club admin 1 month 95 teams | $4399.99 | per month |
| Club admin 1 month 96 teams | $4499.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SubTime free?

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

### Is Impressive Play free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SubTime or Impressive Play?

Impressive Play is rated higher. SubTime averages 4.7 out of 5 from 710 ratings, while Impressive Play averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do SubTime or Impressive Play have ads?

Impressive Play shows ads; SubTime does not.

### Which is updated more often, SubTime or Impressive Play?

SubTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Impressive Play every 2 months. Most recently, SubTime was updated on October 17, 2026 and Impressive Play on October 10, 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.*