# Playing Time vs SubTime

The clearest difference is price: SubTime at Free against Playing Time's $1.99. SubTime also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Playing Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SubTime is free to download; Playing Time costs $1.99 up front. SubTime sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Playing Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

SubTime holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SubTime has 710 ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Playing Time's written reviews are positive against 80% of SubTime's.

Playing Time ships an update every 8 months, SubTime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playing Time | SubTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playing-time/id382745080/reviews) | **[4.7 (710 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtime-sub-timer-and-rotation/id1248650528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 112 | **710** |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FiveIron Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/382745083) | [OTDSOFT INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248650527) |

## What reviewers say

### Playing Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playing-time/id382745080)

Easily track player playing time for youth sports coaches and parents. Manage player minutes during games or review post-game statistics to ensure equitable distribution.

**Highlights:** Track player playing time, Manage minutes during games, Review post-game statistics, Ensure equal playing time, Youth sports focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SubTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtime-sub-timer-and-rotation/id1248650528)

This app simplifies youth sports coaching by managing game planning, player playtime, and substitutions. It offers features like automatic rotation, custom formations, and attendance tracking. Coaches can also share teams and export game data.

**Highlights:** Player playtime tracking, Automatic substitution rotation, Customizable formations, Attendance marking, Game and player stats export, Team sharing and collaboration, Support for multiple sports

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SubTime | $2.49 | per month |
| SubTime Standard Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Team Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Team Plan Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| SubTime | $24.99 | per year |
| SubTime Standard Plan Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Team Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| SubTime Team Plan Annual | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for tracking and maintaining indoor, 6v6, and fast football teams
- 👍 Really helpful app for recording match stats and player minutes
- 👍 Amazing app for managing Rugby Union games
- 👍 Great for game management
- 👍 Phenomenal customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitchy and loses info in the middle of a game
- 🤑 Subscription services plan $29.99 /yr too expensive
- 🐛 Latest update causing errors
- 🤑 Not worth the money
- 🐛 Crashes on new iOS

**Reported bugs**

- Power play rule in UK kids football not supported
- Goal not recorded as a shot if a player scores
- Unable to keep the same child as Goalie for a half and change at half time
- Timer is incorrect and loses about 30 seconds each 30 mins
- Unable to edit placeholders on field

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track saves for goalkeepers
- Allow real-time sync of data between devices
- Add more formations for soccer (11v11)
- Add ability to keep score for individual players
- Add feature to save game stats or export to CSV


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playing Time free?

Playing Time costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SubTime free?

SubTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Playing Time or SubTime?

SubTime is rated higher. Playing Time averages 4.5 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while SubTime averages 4.7 from 710 ratings.

### Do Playing Time or SubTime have ads?

Neither Playing Time nor SubTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playing Time or SubTime?

Playing Time ships an update every 8 months, and SubTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Playing Time was updated on October 12, 2026 and SubTime on October 13, 2026.

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