MatchonTV vs EqualSub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MatchonTV
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MatchonTV helps you discover where to watch football and other live sports on TV and streaming services. Browse upcoming and completed matches, explore competitions and teams, check participating broadcasters by country, and follow available scores, standings, statistics, lineups and odds from one convenient app. TV availability is prioritised using your region, and you can override it at any time in Settings. When available, MatchonTV links to official broadcasters or supported partners. Coverage and data availability vary by match, competition and country.
EqualSub
This app simplifies match day for youth sports coaches by tracking player playing time and managing substitutions in real-time. It offers season-long statistics, custom alerts, and team management features to ensure fair play and reduce sideline stress.
- Live playing time tracking
- Smart substitution alerts
- Season-long player statistics
- Customizable shift lengths
- Visual pitch and bench layout
- Team and match settings
- CSV export for reports
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You signed up to coach because your kid loves the game, not because you wanted to juggle a whistle, a stopwatch, and mental math on the sideline. EqualSub is the effortless match-day assistant: track playing time live, run your match clock, and track season stats. ON MATCH DAY Start a game and see your active players on a visual pitch with the bench right below. Tap to move players on and off in seconds. • Live Activity support puts the match timer on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island so you can keep your eye on the game. • Track goals, period alerts, and quick notes as play happens. FAIR ROTATION WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK EqualSub tracks true game-time presence, meaning late arrivals and early departures are handled fairly. • Smart Sub Alerts: Receive gentle, non-intrusive reminders when the playing-time gap between kids gets too wide. • Custom Thresholds: Set a minimum shift length so you aren't swapping every two minutes or making chaotic changes at the final whistle. TRACK PLAYING TIME ACROSS THE SEASON • Season Stats at a Glance: Track cumulative playing-time totals and percentages across all games to ensure long-term fairness. • Attendance-Based Math: Percentages adjust for missed games, so absences don't distort player stats. • Quick Export: Easily export CSV spreadsheets if your league, club, or parents request season reports. BUILD YOUR TEAM, YOUR WAY • Formations & Rosters: Set up small-sided layouts or full-sided 11v11 teams. • Match Settings: Adjust half lengths, periods, and roster availability per game. KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Visual pitch and bench layout for fast, one-handed subs • Smart sub suggestions based on true time at the game • Game clock with period alerts and lock screen support • Season-long tracking to keep playing time fair over time • Support for small-sided and full-sided game formats
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EqualSub at weekly against MatchonTV's every 20 months. MatchonTV's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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.
MatchonTV ships an update every 20 months, EqualSub weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MatchonTV | EqualSub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simplifidenet LTD | Daniel Chan |
In-app purchases
MatchonTV
No in-app purchases
EqualSub
No in-app purchases









