# Match en Direct vs SamaCoach

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SamaCoach at none against Match en Direct's 2. SamaCoach also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Match en Direct's advantage is ratings volume (410 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match en Direct sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SamaCoach asks for nothing beyond the download.

SamaCoach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match en Direct has 410 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Match en Direct ships an update fortnightly, SamaCoach monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match en Direct | SamaCoach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (410 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-en-direct-live-score/id370406465/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samacoach/id6759538862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **410** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 415 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MatchEnDirect.fr](https://appshunter.io/developer/370406468) | [Mohamed Lamine Badji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761264757) |

## What reviewers say

### Match en Direct

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-en-direct-live-score/id370406465)

Get real-time sports scores and instant goal alerts for football and many other sports. Follow live matches, view TV guides, and stay updated on transfer news. Personalize your app experience with team colors and enjoy detailed match statistics.

**Highlights:** Live sports scores, Instant goal alerts, TV broadcast guide, 3D match animations, Customizable team colors, Real-time stats, Audio commentary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Match En Direct sans pub | $2.99 | per month |
| Match En Direct Sans Pub Annuel | $22.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Provides real-time scores and updates
- 💡 Useful for football fans to stay connected
- 🌍 Covers a wide range of leagues and competitions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 📢 Excessive advertisements that disrupt the user experience
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🌐 Limited language support (only French)

**Reported bugs**

- App closes unexpectedly when trying to view match details
- Incorrect calculations for home vs away team records
- Push notifications for goals are sometimes delayed

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve push notification reliability
- Introduce a paid version to remove ads
- Expand language support to English and other languages


### SamaCoach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samacoach/id6759538862)

This app makes fitness and healthy eating a fun and simple habit, tailored for life in Senegal. It uses gamification to keep you motivated with streaks, badges, and progress tracking. Discover local, affordable recipes and find nearby sports facilities and coaches.

**Highlights:** Gamified motivation (streaks, badges), Progressive sports programs, Guided workout videos, Local Senegalese nutrition plans, Accessible recipes, Sports facility locator, Certified coach connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match en Direct free?

Match en Direct is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SamaCoach free?

SamaCoach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Match en Direct or SamaCoach?

SamaCoach is rated higher. Match en Direct averages 4.6 out of 5 from 410 ratings, while SamaCoach averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Match en Direct or SamaCoach have ads?

Match en Direct shows ads; SamaCoach does not.

### Which is updated more often, Match en Direct or SamaCoach?

Match en Direct ships an update fortnightly, and SamaCoach monthly. Most recently, Match en Direct was updated on October 26, 2026 and SamaCoach on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*