Comparison

Match Keeper vs Squad Claim

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

Squad Claim

Features
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SquadClaim Find games near you, join matches, manage your team, and build your verified player profile — all in one place. SquadClaim helps players and teams organize sports more easily. Whether you’re looking for competitive matches, casual games, or a better way to track your performance, SquadClaim gives you the tools to play, improve, and grow your sports identity. FIND & JOIN MATCHES Discover games happening nearby across different sports and skill levels. Join matches, invite teammates, and stay connected before kickoff. MANAGE YOUR TEAM Organize your squad with modern team management tools: Manage players and lineups Schedule matches and events Track attendance Share team updates Keep everything in one place TRACK PLAYER STATS Build your player profile and monitor your performance over time: Match history Goals, assists, and ratings Performance insights Player rankings Progress tracking VERIFIED PLAYER PROFILES Create a trusted sports identity with verified profiles and match participation. Show your stats, build credibility, and stand out to teams and players. BUILT FOR COMMUNITY Sports are better together. SquadClaim helps players connect, organize games faster, and build active local sports communities. Whether you play competitively or casually, SquadClaim gives you everything you need to play, track, and grow your game. Build your squad. Prove your game.

Screenshots

Match Keeper4 screens
Squad Claim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squad Claim at none against Match Keeper's 2. Squad Claim also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Squad Claim asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match Keeper ships an update every 3 days, Squad Claim daily. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Match Keeper versus Squad Claim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch KeeperSquad Claim
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucatoni, LLCTemitope Ajiboye

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Match Keeper

Subscriptions2
  • Keeper Premium Monthly$1.001 Month
  • Keeper Premium Annual$6.001 Year
None

Squad Claim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Match Keeper free?
Match Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squad Claim free?
Squad Claim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Match Keeper or Squad Claim have ads?
Neither Match Keeper nor Squad Claim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Match Keeper or Squad Claim?
Match Keeper ships an update every 3 days, and Squad Claim daily. Most recently, Match Keeper was updated on September 20, 2026 and Squad Claim on September 23, 2026.

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