Comparison

Player Timing 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

Player Timing

Easily track player playing time for any sport during games. Add players to a roster and start/stop timers to manage substitutions and ensure fair play for your team.

Highlights
  • Track playing time for all rostered players
  • Works with any sport
  • Easy roster setup and saving
  • Real-time player substitution management
  • Supports various sports like soccer, basketball, and hockey
Features
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This app tracks the playing time for everyone on your roster and works with any sport. Coaches, managers, or parents can easily run this app during the game to track how much time everyone has played during the game. The app is super easy to setup, just click the "plus sign" to add players and save them to your roster. Once your roster is saved you can use it for any game in the future. To time players just click the circle next to their name so that it turns green and then start the game clock. You can sub players in or out while the timer is running (such as sports like soccer and hockey), or you can stop the game time and sub players for sports like basketball. Sports which would work very well for this app include: Soccer Basketball Hockey Volleyball Football Lacrosse Rugby and many more. Please feel free to contact me if you need support or have any questions.

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

Player Timing3 screens
GameTime Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GameTime Manager at 100% against Player Timing's 0%. GameTime Manager also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Player Timing's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume 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. Player Timing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Player Timing's written reviews are positive against 100% of GameTime Manager's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Player Timing versus GameTime Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayer TimingGameTime Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTamber SchoreyEric Cook

Customer experience

Player Timing

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

GameTime Manager

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Player Timing

One-time1
  • Add email and multiple rosters$1.99
None

GameTime Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Player Timing free?
Player Timing 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, Player Timing or GameTime Manager?
GameTime Manager is rated higher. Player Timing averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while GameTime Manager averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Player Timing or GameTime Manager have ads?
GameTime Manager shows ads; Player Timing does not.

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