Comparison

Match Keeper vs Whistle Time

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

Head to head
About

Match Keeper

This app simplifies soccer match management for coaches, referees, and parents. It offers a comprehensive timer, player tracking, custom format creation, and a penalty shootout tracker. Easily manage all aspects of a game from start to finish.

Highlights
  • Match timer with start, pause, rewind, and whistle
  • Player and team management with stats
  • Customizable match formats
  • Penalty shootout tracker
  • Birth year to age group calculator
  • Score tracking and adjustments
Features
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Match Keeper is the soccer timer and match manager for coaches, referees, parents, and players. Simplifying the beautiful game, it runs every part of a match — from the fixture list to the final whistle. SCHEDULE & MATCH DAY - Schedule matches ahead and see what's coming in one place - Match Day puts today's fixtures on one screen, ready to kick off - Save the venue, field, and an address that opens in Maps - Set an arrival time, and choose each team's kit - Share a fixture, or the whole match day, as an image TEAM SCHEDULE - Every team has its own schedule — past results and what's coming, in one list - Share it as a printable sheet for the fridge, or a card for the team chat - Choose the matches to include, or pick a range of dates - Styled with your team's logo, emblem, and colors MATCH TIMER - Start, pause, rewind, and skip periods with ease - Automatic whistle at the end of each interval - Track additional time APPLE WATCH APP - Start a match from your wrist, with no phone needed - Tap to score, hold to correct - See the live timer and score on your watch face - Included free with the app MATCH & PLAYER MANAGEMENT - Create teams with names, colors, logos, rosters, and a default format - Track goals, substitutions, cards, and playing time - Handle ties with extra time, golden goal, or penalty shootout TEAM LOGOS & COLORS - Give every team its own logo — a shape, a pattern, and a monogram or emblem - Choose from 100 emblems: animals, birds, shields, stars, and more - Set your team's exact colors, shown on the scoreboard and in formations MATCH HISTORY & SHARING - Review match history and notes after the game - Share matches and match stats with a QR code or link TEAM & PLAYER STATISTICS - Team record, goals, and clean sheets across your saved matches - Leaderboards for top scorers, assists, and most minutes played - Per-player minutes, starts, and share of playing time CUSTOM FORMATS - Pick a format and set age group, period length, OT rules, and ball size - Apply restrictions like no heading, offside, goalie, or slide tackles - Customize field and goal dimensions, and share formats by QR code or link PENALTY SHOOTOUT TRACKER - Track best-of-5 shootouts, with a Decisive Shot indicator for the key moments BIRTH YEAR TO AGE GROUP CALCULATOR - Instantly convert birth years to age groups, from U4 to Over 60 Whether you're running a tournament or timing your child's weekend game, Match Keeper gives you the tools to manage the match with confidence. Terms of service: https://lucatoni-labs.com/products/keeper/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://lucatoni-labs.com/products/keeper/privacy-policy

About

Whistle Time

This sports timing app helps referees manage matches with customizable timers, card tracking, and real-time data syncing. It also offers post-match analysis and a unique heatmap feature to track on-field movement.

Highlights
  • Customizable match periods and warnings
  • Yellow/red card and penalty tracking
  • Cross-device syncing (watch, phone, TV)
  • Live match data sharing
  • Post-match event overview
  • On-field movement heatmap analysis
Features
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Take Control of the match with Whistle: Your Ultimate Football Referee Companion Whistle is the perfect refereeing tool for football and any sport requiring precise time management. Whether you're officiating a high-stakes match or a friendly kickabout, Whistle provides the features you need to stay on top of every second, and now, even analyze your on-field movement with our innovative heatmap technology. Effortless Time Management Easily configure match periods, including half-time and injury time, with customizable warnings as the clock winds down or counts up. Track yellow and red cards, including time penalties, with automatic alerts when a player's penalty is over. Save your regular match settings as templates for quick selection – perfect for switching between standard adult football (2 x 45 minutes) and youth matches (e.g., 4 x 15 minutes). Nine pre-loaded sport templates, including football, are ready to go right out of the box. Beyond Football Whistle's flexible design adapts to various sports, including hockey, handball, basketball and rugby. Customize periods, breaks, and even card rules to perfectly match your sport's regulations. Track Cards and Penalties Manage cards with configurable penalty durations. Whistle automatically tracks penalty time and notifies you when a player can return to the field. Keep a clear record of all card events throughout the match. Seamless Syncing Across Devices Whistle seamlessly syncs across your smartwatch, phone, and TV, providing ultimate flexibility and control. Share live match data with assistant referees, coaches, or even spectators using a unique match code or a quick link generated directly within the app. Everyone connected sees real-time updates to the score, time, cards, and other key events. Imagine the convenience of your assistant referee having all the match information right on their wrist! Post-Match Analysis & Heatmap Insights After the final whistle, Whistle generates a comprehensive overview of all match events, including duration, cards issued, goals scored, and breaks taken. But the insights don't stop there! Introducing our brand-new Heatmap feature: by utilizing your device's GPS, Whistle can now track your location throughout the match, generating a personal heatmap of your on-field movements. This powerful visual tool, available in the match overview and accessible later in your match history when logged in, allows you to analyze your positioning, coverage patterns, and overall engagement during the game. It’s perfect for self-assessment and identifying areas for improvement in your refereeing mechanics. This detailed log and advanced positional analysis is perfect for record-keeping and truly in-depth post-match review. Intuitive and Easy to Use Whistle is designed for quick, in-game adjustments. Double-tap the icon, time, or score for instant actions. Need to stop the clock quickly? Long-press the pause action or double-tap the rest icon.

Screenshots

Match Keeper4 screens
Whistle Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Match Keeper at none against Whistle Time's shown. Match Keeper also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, 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. Match Keeper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month and Whistle Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match Keeper ships an update every 3 days, Whistle Time fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Match Keeper versus Whistle Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch KeeperWhistle Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.2 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucatoni, LLCRobbert Brackel

Customer experience

Match Keeper

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Whistle Time

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Match Keeper

Subscriptions2
  • Keeper Premium Monthly$1.001 Month
  • Keeper Premium Annual$6.001 Year
2 purchases

Whistle Time

Subscriptions2
  • Without adds$1.991 Month
  • Without adds$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Match Keeper free?
Match Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whistle Time free?
Whistle Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Match Keeper or Whistle Time have ads?
Whistle Time shows ads; Match Keeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Match Keeper or Whistle Time?
Match Keeper ships an update every 3 days, and Whistle Time fortnightly. Most recently, Match Keeper was updated on September 20, 2026 and Whistle Time on September 22, 2026.

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