Comparison

Match Keeper vs Offside Checker

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

Offside Checker

Features
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Become your own VAR official with Offside Checker: VAR Tool! This app empowers football fans to analyze offside situations with precision, settling debates and deepening your understanding of the beautiful game. Key Features: 1. Precise Analysis: Examine any play from any match with professional-grade tools. 2. Customizable Visual Aids: • Adjust line colors for clear visual representation • Modify dot sizes to highlight specific players • Zoom for detailed analysis 3. Interactive Magnifier: Get a closer look at crucial details with our built-in zoom mode. 4. Flexible Play Direction: Analyze plays in both directions on the pitch. 5. Easy Sharing: Share your analyses with friends and fellow fans effortlessly. 6. Educational Tool: Improve your understanding of the offside rule and enhance your football knowledge. 7. User-Friendly Interface: Designed for ease of use, regardless of your technical expertise. How It Works: 1. Upload an image of the play you want to analyze. 2. Use our tools to mark key player positions, field lines and direction of play. 3. The app will help you determine if the position is offside. 4. Share your analysis or save it for future discussions. Who Is This App For? • Passionate fans who enjoy dissecting every aspect of the game • Amateur coaches looking to improve their tactical understanding • Aspiring referees wanting to practice their decision-making skills • Anyone seeking to better understand the intricacies of the offside rule Offside Checker: VAR Tool allows you to take your football discussions to the next level. Whether you're analyzing the latest Premier League match or preparing for the next World Cup, our app gives you the tools to become an offside expert. Key Benefits: • Settle Debates: Use concrete visual analysis to support your arguments. • Improve Your Knowledge: Gain a deeper understanding of one of football's most controversial rules. • Enhance Viewing Experience: Watch matches with a more analytical eye. • Engage with Friends: Share and compare analyses, sparking interesting discussions. • Practice Decision Making: Improve your ability to quickly assess offside situations. Offside Checker: VAR Tool brings the power of video assistant referee technology to your fingertips. It's perfect for those moments when you find yourself shouting at the TV, disagreeing with the official decision. Now you can put your judgment to the test! Download Offside Checker: VAR Tool now and start seeing football through the eyes of an expert. Let the debate begin! Note: This app is for entertainment and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official football organization.

Screenshots

Match Keeper4 screens
Offside Checker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Match Keeper at every 3 days against Offside Checker's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Match Keeper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month and Offside Checker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match Keeper ships an update every 3 days, Offside Checker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Match Keeper versus Offside Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch KeeperOffside Checker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucatoni, LLCCarlos Suarez Martinez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Match Keeper

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

Offside Checker

One-time1
  • OffsideChecker PRO$3.99

Questions

Is Match Keeper free?
Match Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Offside Checker free?
Offside Checker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Match Keeper or Offside Checker have ads?
Neither Match Keeper nor Offside Checker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Match Keeper or Offside Checker?
Match Keeper ships an update every 3 days, and Offside Checker every 2 months. Most recently, Match Keeper was updated on September 20, 2026 and Offside Checker on September 17, 2026.

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