Comparison

Possess the Ball vs Cou'n'Timer

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

Head to head
About

Possess the Ball

This app allows coaches and players to meticulously track soccer game statistics. It records goals, shots, fouls, and ball possession, providing valuable insights for player development and team strategy. Designed for all levels, from youth to professional play.

Highlights
  • Track ball possession
  • Record goals and shots
  • Monitor fouls
  • Analyze game statistics
  • Designed for coaches and players
  • Supports youth to pro levels
Features
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A mobile app for tracking ball possession and other game stats. Built by coaches and players. Track goals, shots, shots on target, possession, fouls and more. From youth to pro, data is critical to understanding failure and success. Tracking and measuring progress is crucial to development. Possess the Ball is the beautiful, simple, soccer-stats tracking app you expect.

About

Cou'n'Timer

Manage match timing, scores, and breaks for sports like rugby and football. Optimized for Apple Watch, it offers real-time updates between devices, useful for referees, assistants, and coaches.

Highlights
  • Match timer and score control
  • Rugby, football, and general match modes
  • Water break and halftime management
  • Real-time iPhone/Apple Watch sync
  • Step count tracking via HealthKit
Features
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Cou’n’Timer is a scorekeeping and match timer app designed for referees in sports such as rugby and soccer. Manage match time, scores, Water Breaks (WBT), Half Time (HT), and match results with timelines—all through simple, intuitive controls. Optimized for Apple Watch, Cou’n’Timer gives you quick access to essential controls right on your wrist during a match. It also works as a standalone iPhone app, with an improved Game screen for managing and displaying match information. When used with a paired Apple Watch, match information is displayed on the iPhone in real time, making it useful for sharing updates with assistants, coaches, and spectators. Alternatively, an assistant can manage scores and match time from the iPhone, allowing the referee to focus on officiating. Key Features - Easily control the match timer and scores - Dedicated rugby and soccer modes - Touch and hold a scorecard to access rugby scoring options - Automatic Half Time and Water Break management - Game screen supporting standalone iPhone use - Automatic iPhone screen dimming when inactive - Step tracking on Apple Watch using HealthKit - Total step count displayed after each match - Real-time sharing of match information between iPhone and Apple Watch Please note: This app is designed exclusively for iPhone and Apple Watch. iPad and Mac are not supported. Purchase Information - Cou’n’Timer offers both an auto-renewable subscription and a lifetime license. - Subscription name: Cou’n’Timer Subscription - Subscription period: 2 months, automatically renewed - Subscription price: US$0.99 - Lifetime license: US$9.99, one-time purchase - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://lush-pulsar-8ad.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-23c475a0243980998881d98abf40eab4?source=copy_link Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Possess the Ball3 screens
Cou'n'Timer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cou'n'Timer at Free against Possess the Ball's $4.99. Possess the Ball's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cou'n'Timer is free to download; Possess the Ball costs $4.99 up front. Cou'n'Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 2 months. Possess the Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Possess the Ball ships an update every 2 days, Cou'n'Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Possess the Ball versus Cou'n'Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPossess the BallCou'n'Timer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlale.io LLCKenji Homma

Customer experience

Possess the Ball

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cou'n'Timer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Possess the Ball

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cou'n'Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Two-Month Subscription2 Months trial$0.992 Months
One-time1
  • LifetimeLicense$9.99

Questions

Is Possess the Ball free?
Possess the Ball costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cou'n'Timer free?
Cou'n'Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Possess the Ball or Cou'n'Timer have ads?
Neither Possess the Ball nor Cou'n'Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Possess the Ball or Cou'n'Timer?
Possess the Ball ships an update every 2 days, and Cou'n'Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Possess the Ball was updated on October 6, 2026 and Cou'n'Timer on October 11, 2026.

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