Comparison

Soccer Coach Timer vs ZCoach

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

Head to head
About

Soccer Coach Timer

This app helps coaches track match time and manage player substitutions efficiently. It provides an overview of player positions and on-pitch time, logs match statistics, and can even suggest substitutions automatically. Match summaries can be exported for later review.

Highlights
  • Track match time
  • Manage substitutions
  • Overview of player positions
  • Log match statistics
  • Automatic substitution suggestions
  • Export match summaries
Features
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Track time and manage substitutions. Overview of positions and on-pitch time. List matches played with statistics. Also possible to export match summary. Can automatically suggest substitution.

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

Soccer Coach Timer4 screens
ZCoach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZCoach at 5.0 against Soccer Coach Timer's 3.5. ZCoach also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 months). Soccer Coach Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Soccer Coach Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Soccer Coach Timer's written reviews are positive against 80% of ZCoach's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soccer Coach Timer ships an update every 15 months, ZCoach every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Soccer Coach Timer versus ZCoach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoccer Coach TimerZCoach
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (13 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB58 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHenrik OlsenZysco

Customer experience

Soccer Coach Timer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral23.1%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral23.8%
Negative9.5%

ZCoach

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Soccer Coach Timer

One-time2
  • NoAds$1.99
  • Statistics$4.99
1 purchases

ZCoach

Subscriptions1
  • TeamCoach Premium Subscription$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Soccer Coach Timer free?
Soccer Coach Timer 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, Soccer Coach Timer or ZCoach?
ZCoach is rated higher. Soccer Coach Timer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while ZCoach averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Soccer Coach Timer or ZCoach have ads?
Soccer Coach Timer shows ads; ZCoach does not.
Which is updated more often, Soccer Coach Timer or ZCoach?
Soccer Coach Timer ships an update every 15 months, and ZCoach every 2 weeks. Most recently, Soccer Coach Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and ZCoach on October 24, 2026.

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