Comparison

Match Keeper vs Got Next

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 - Sort your teams by name, birth year, gender, date added, or which ones have players - Track goals, substitutions, cards, and playing time - Handle ties with extra time, golden goal, or penalty shootout - Archive and restore teams and players — history and stats kept whole 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 shootouts of any length, 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

Got Next

Features
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Got Next is the app for hoopers. Find pickup games happening near you, create your own runs, and build your reputation on the court. Whether you're looking for a casual 3v3 or a ranked 5v5, Got Next connects you with real players at real courts in your area. Browse nearby games, see how many spots are left, join with one tap, and get notified when someone joins your game. FIND YOUR GAME Browse games at courts near you. Filter by format — 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, or 5v5 — and choose ranked or casual play. See exactly how many spots are left before you head out. BUILD YOUR REP Every ranked game counts. Win games, earn rep, and climb the leaderboard. Earn your place as King of the Court. Your profile tracks games played, win rate, best streak, and the courts you've dominated. DISCOVER COURTS Explore basketball courts on an interactive map. See facilities, lighting, and get directions fast. Know a court that's missing? Add it yourself — right from the court using your current location. STAY CONNECTED Follow players, add friends, and keep up with your basketball community. See when friends join games, hit winning streaks, and climb the rankings. Activity updates keep you in the loop. YOUR PROFILE Build a reputation that follows you. Earn badges, ratings from other players, and court crowns for the spots you run. Your stats, your history, your legacy. Got Next is built for hoopers who want more than a pickup game — they want to compete, rank up, and own their court.

Screenshots

Match Keeper4 screens
Got Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Got Next at none against Match Keeper's 2. 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. Got Next asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Match Keeper versus Got Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch KeeperGot Next
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB31 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLucatoni, LLCJacob Morris

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Match Keeper

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

Got Next

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Match Keeper free?
Match Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Got Next free?
Got Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Match Keeper or Got Next have ads?
Neither Match Keeper nor Got Next shows ads.

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