Comparison

NextSub Soccer Subs App vs SubAssist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NextSub Soccer Subs App

This app helps youth soccer coaches manage player substitutions and track game statistics in real-time. It offers smart substitution suggestions, live score updates for parents, and animated drills for players aged 5-15.

Highlights
  • Smart substitution suggestions
  • Live score and match event updates
  • Player rotation management for fair play
  • Real-time player statistics tracking
  • Animated soccer drills for youth
  • Parental access to player stats
Features
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Take the stress out of match day! NextSub is the ultimate team management tool designed specifically for amateur and youth football (soccer) coaches who want to guarantee fair, equal playtime without a clipboard, spreadsheet, or stopwatch. Our intelligent automation engine calculates real-time player rotations for you, adapting seamlessly to live match fluctuations, sudden injuries, or tactical shifts on the fly. WHY COACHES CHOOSE NEXTSUB: * Automated Equal Playtime: Just add your player list and let our system handle the rest. It automatically balances field time so every single player gets a completely fair and equal share of the game. * High-Performance Tactical Pitch: Drag-and-drop player tokens across an interactive field grid to adjust positions and track exact positional minutage with multi-coloured charts. * Mid-Game Injury & Absence Locks: Instantly toggle a player's availability mid-match. The engine automatically redistributes remaining minutes away from unavailable players. * Background-Safe Master Clock: Lock your screen or answer a call without breaking your timer. Our real-time temporal catch-up engine backfills every single second perfectly. * Smart Goalie Protections: Easily separate or shield goalkeepers from your general outfield rotation calculations with absolute precision. * Post-Match Telemetry & History: View comprehensive historical statistics breakdowns, clean position charts, and scores—all saved locally and synced securely to the cloud. Focus on coaching, while we handle the math. Download NextSub today! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SubAssist

Features
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TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF THE SIDELINE. Ensure every child gets a fair go with SubAssist. Fair game time shouldn't be a headache. Whether you are a parent volunteer or a seasoned club coach, SubAssist helps you manage player rotations and ensure equal playing time – without the stress, spreadsheets, or sideline confusion. Built specifically for grassroots, school, and junior sports where fairness is the priority. – BUILT FOR ALL JUNIOR SPORTS – SubAssist works for any sport with rolling or interchange-style substitutions, including: Football / Soccer Basketball Rugby, Touch Rugby & AFL Hockey & School Sport Teams If your sport rotates players on and off during play, SubAssist can manage it for you. – FAIR PLAY MADE SIMPLE – SubAssist is the ultimate youth sports substitution app designed to help you: Guarantee Equal Game Time: Automatically track minutes for every player. Manage Live Substitutions: See exactly who is due to come on or off next. Track Player Rotations: Avoid uneven play and keep parents happy. Focus on the Game: Spend less time on the clipboard and more time coaching. – SHARE GAME DAY REPORTS – After the final whistle, SubAssist generates a clear, simple text report showing playtime per player, captains, PODs, and the final score – ready to share instantly by email, text message, or straight to your team's TeamReach or WhatsApp group. Perfect for keeping parents in the loop and for club reporting, without any spreadsheets or manual write-ups. – ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS – Once you've logged a few games, SubAssist will surface smart actionable insights like: uneven playing time, game time trending down for a player, lopsided sub patterns. So you can catch it before it becomes a habit, not after a parent asks about it. See player recognition at a glance too – know easily who's been captain or Player of the Day the most, and who hasn't had a turn yet. – DESIGNED FOR THE VOLUNTEER COACH – We know most junior coaches are busy parents. SubAssist is built for the "sideline reality": Fast Setup: Get your team roster ready in seconds. Easy Sideline Use: Large buttons designed for high-pressure match moments. No Manual Math: The built-in rotation timer does the heavy lifting. Handle the Unexpected: A player gets injured mid-game and SubAssist automatically adjusts. Fairness First: Focused on inclusive play, not just complex stats. – WHY FAIR GAME TIME MATTERS – Every child deserves a chance to play, learn, and feel part of the team. SubAssist removes accidental favouritism, helping you build a positive team culture where every player feels valued. No more missed turns. No more unhappy sidelines. Just fair, organised sport. DOWNLOAD SUBASSIST TODAY! (start a 2 week FREE trial) Make fair game time simple. Help every child get a fair go! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NextSub Soccer Subs App4 screens
SubAssist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SubAssist at 3 against NextSub Soccer Subs App's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NextSub Soccer Subs App sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SubAssist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextSub Soccer Subs App ships an update every 6 days, SubAssist every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
NextSub Soccer Subs App versus SubAssist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextSub Soccer Subs AppSubAssist
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew OxleyCasual Fridays Ltd.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

NextSub Soccer Subs App

Subscriptions9
  • Live Scores/Stats - 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • Pro Manager Stats 1 Month Sub$4.991 Month
  • Team Live Scores - 6 Month Sub7 Days trial$24.996 Months
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  • Pro Manager Stats - Season Sub7 Days trial$24.996 Months
  • Team Live Scores - 1 Month Sub$29.991 Month
  • Pro Manager Stats - 1 Year Sub14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Live Scores/Stats - 1 Year Sub14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Team Live Scores - Season Sub7 Days trial$139.996 Months
  • Team Live Scores - 1 Year Sub14 Days trial$149.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pro Manager/Coach Stats$14.99
  • Pro Live Scores & Stats$119.99
  • Pro Team Live Scores$149.00
2 purchases

SubAssist

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly14 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • Premium Yearly14 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is NextSub Soccer Subs App free?
NextSub Soccer Subs App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubAssist free?
SubAssist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NextSub Soccer Subs App or SubAssist have ads?
Neither NextSub Soccer Subs App nor SubAssist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextSub Soccer Subs App or SubAssist?
NextSub Soccer Subs App ships an update every 6 days, and SubAssist every 10 days. Most recently, NextSub Soccer Subs App was updated on October 21, 2026 and SubAssist on October 9, 2026.

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