Comparison

Soccer Coach Timer vs GameTime Manager

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

GameTime Manager

This app helps coaches and parents track player time on the field, manage substitutions, and keep score for team sports. It ensures fair playtime and keeps teams organized during games.

Highlights
  • Fair playtime tracking
  • Smart substitution management
  • Player lock for strategic control
  • Integrated scoreboard
  • Team roster management
  • Post-game playtime reports
  • Multi-sport compatibility
Features
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Effortlessly Track Playtime, Manage Substitutions, and Keep Score! Take the stress out of tracking playtime, managing substitutions, and keeping score. Designed for coaches, parents, and volunteers, this app ensures every player gets their fair share of time on the field while keeping your team organized and game-ready. Whether you're managing soccer, basketball, street hockey, or any other team sport, this all-in-one tool makes it easy to focus on the game—not the logistics. Key Features: Fair Playtime Tracking – Automatically monitor each player’s time on the field to ensure equal opportunities. Smart Substitution Management – Automatically suggests which players should sub in and out based on playtime, ensuring fair rotations without the coach having to think about it. Keeps track of who’s been on the field and who’s waiting on the bench. Player Lock – Keep specific players in the game or on the bench based on the situation. Whether it's for strategy, injury, or a quick break, Player Lock gives you control when you need it. Integrated Scoreboard – Track scores and game segments in real time, all from the same app. Player & Bench Counters – Keep tabs on who's in, who's out, and manage rotations effortlessly. Easy Team Roster Management – Add, remove, and organize players on the fly. Post-Game Reports – Automatically generate and share a detailed summary of playtime, including individual minutes played and average team playtime, so parents stay informed. Multi-Sport Compatibility – Perfect for soccer, basketball, hockey, and more. Intuitive Design – A simple, user-friendly interface built for quick access during live games. Keep your team organized, ensure fairness, and focus on what really matters—helping kids enjoy the game.

Screenshots

Soccer Coach Timer4 screens
GameTime Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GameTime Manager at 5.0 against Soccer Coach Timer's 3.8. GameTime Manager also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Soccer Coach Timer's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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. GameTime Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GameTime Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Soccer Coach Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of GameTime Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soccer Coach Timer ships an update every 15 months, GameTime Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and July 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Soccer Coach Timer versus GameTime Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoccer Coach TimerGameTime Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (13 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHenrik OlsenEric Cook

Customer experience

Soccer Coach Timer

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

GameTime Manager

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Soccer Coach Timer

One-time2
  • NoAds$1.99
  • Statistics$4.99
None

GameTime Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soccer Coach Timer free?
Soccer Coach Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GameTime Manager free?
GameTime Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Soccer Coach Timer or GameTime Manager?
GameTime Manager is rated higher. Soccer Coach Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while GameTime Manager averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Soccer Coach Timer or GameTime Manager have ads?
Both Soccer Coach Timer and GameTime Manager show ads.
Which is updated more often, Soccer Coach Timer or GameTime Manager?
Soccer Coach Timer ships an update every 15 months, and GameTime Manager fortnightly. Most recently, Soccer Coach Timer was updated on September 27, 2026 and GameTime Manager on July 24, 2026.

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