# Coach's Clock vs Smart Soccer Coach++

The clearest difference is price: Smart Soccer Coach++ at Free against Coach's Clock's $0.99. Smart Soccer Coach++ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (143 vs 17). Coach's Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Smart Soccer Coach++ is free to download; Coach's Clock costs $0.99 up front. Smart Soccer Coach++ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Coach's Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Coach's Clock against 4.5 for Smart Soccer Coach++. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Soccer Coach++ has 143 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Coach's Clock's written reviews are positive against 84% of Smart Soccer Coach++'s.

Coach's Clock ships an update every 14 months, Smart Soccer Coach++ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coach's Clock | Smart Soccer Coach++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachs-clock/id455525937/reviews)** | [4.5 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-soccer-coach-plus-plus/id1013397211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **143** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 84.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 1 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [House Full of Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/346602360) | [BLUELINDEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/530518930) |

## What reviewers say

### Coach's Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachs-clock/id455525937)

This app helps coaches manage player time on the field and plan substitutions. It tracks elapsed time for players in play and their positions, supporting multiple teams and various sports. The app is designed for simplicity and ease of use during games.

**Highlights:** Player time tracking, Player position tracking, Substitution planning, Supports multiple teams, Field backgrounds for various sports, Clocks run when app is closed

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Soccer Coach++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-soccer-coach-plus-plus/id1013397211)

This app is a comprehensive management tool for football coaches, offering features for squad management, match planning, training sessions, and detailed performance analysis. It helps coaches track player progress, log game events, and generate insightful reports to improve team performance.

**Highlights:** Squad management with player details, Flexible match modes (quick and professional), Training session planning and drill library, Calendar-based scheduling with reminders, Advanced team and player statistics, PDF report export, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartCoachPro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| SmartCoachPro (Yearly - Promo) | $9.99 | per year |
| SmartCoachPro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| SmartCoachPlus | $1.99 | one-time |
| SmartCoachPro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Efficient for team management
- 🤩 Helpful for tracking player stats and progress
- 💯 Great coaching tool
- 🔥 Excellent app for grassroots football

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing UI in some areas
- 💰 Paid version required for advanced features
- 🔄 Lack of sync between devices
- 🙄 Frustrating issues with paid version not working

**Reported bugs**

- Saved lineups being erased
- Inability to change game time duration
- Quick match mode not allowing goal scorers or assists
- Demo data not clearing for new users

**Requested features**

- Ability to add more than 14 players
- Option to sync data across devices
- Improved integration with other coaching apps
- More customization options for player attributes and statistics
- Better reporting and analytics features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coach's Clock free?

Coach's Clock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Soccer Coach++ free?

Smart Soccer Coach++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Coach's Clock or Smart Soccer Coach++?

Coach's Clock is rated higher. Coach's Clock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Smart Soccer Coach++ averages 4.5 from 143 ratings.

### Do Coach's Clock or Smart Soccer Coach++ have ads?

Smart Soccer Coach++ shows ads; Coach's Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coach's Clock or Smart Soccer Coach++?

Coach's Clock ships an update every 14 months, and Smart Soccer Coach++ every 2 months. Most recently, Coach's Clock was updated on October 19, 2026 and Smart Soccer Coach++ on October 15, 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.*