The Coaching Gig vs Friendly Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Coaching Gig
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The ultimate specialised coaching tool, designed to support volunteer rugby and netball coaches, and primary teachers, on their journey—backed by leading sporting bodies across New Zealand. Download for FREE to access coaching videos that help you coach with confidence. Made by coaches, for coaches, our content is grounded in research and proven in practice—real, practical, and designed to make your job easier. Session plans and expert insights coming soon! Currently covering Rugby, Rippa Rugby, Netball, and Primary PE.
Friendly Manager
This app centralizes all aspects of your sports club life, connecting players, coaches, and parents. It offers group chat, real-time alerts, and easy access to contact information and club announcements, simplifying club management.
- Group chat for teams and clubs
- Manage multiple clubs with one login
- Real-time club alerts for changes
- Centralized contact information
- Club announcements feed
- Sponsor and member deals
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All Your Clubs. One App. Whether you’re a player, coach, or parent, the Friendly Manager app brings your whole sports life together in one tidy place. It’s your go-to hub for everything club-related—so you can stay connected, in control, and ready to play. Stay Connected Group Chat Message teammates, coaches, or the whole crew. Organise rides, confirm training, or just celebrate a win. Multiple Clubs, One Login Part of more than one club? No worries. Jump between clubs with a single login—easy as. Real-Time Club Alerts No more missed emails. Get instant updates on game cancellations, time changes, and other must-know info. Everything in One Place Key Contacts Need your coach’s number or the team manager’s details? Find them all in the app—no digging required. Club Announcements Stay in the loop with club news, updates, and notices in one handy feed. Sponsors & Member Deals Back the businesses backing your club—and enjoy exclusive member perks while you’re at it. Coming Soon: Events Game days, training, club events—all in one calendar. Soon you’ll be able to view and RSVP to events straight from the app. Whether you're planning your weekend, finding your kid’s next game, or staying in sync with your team, the Friendly Manager app makes club life simpler, faster, and more fun.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Coaching Gig at every 3 weeks against Friendly Manager's every 2 months. The Coaching Gig also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Coaching Gig ships an update every 3 weeks, Friendly Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Coaching Gig | Friendly Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JEREMY KYLE MCLEAN | Friendly Limited |
In-app purchases
The Coaching Gig
No in-app purchases
Friendly Manager
No in-app purchases
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