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.
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.
- Track ball possession
- Record goals and shots
- Monitor fouls
- Analyze game statistics
- Designed for coaches and players
- Supports youth to pro levels
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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.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Possess the Ball | Cou'n'Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | lale.io LLC | Kenji Homma |
Customer experience
Possess the Ball
Cou'n'Timer
In-app purchases
Possess the Ball
No in-app purchases
Cou'n'Timer
- Two-Month Subscription2 Months trial$0.992 Months
- LifetimeLicense$9.99
Questions
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