Comparison

SubPlans vs Captain's Team Maker

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

Head to head
About

SubPlans

Read full description

Basic Plan: - You can create as many teams, games, and formations as you want! - Supports 7v7 and up. - Up to 6 lineups within a game. (Think of lineups as segments of the game. For example, lineup 1 might represent the first 15 minutes, lineup 2 the next 15 minutes, and so on.) - Ability to clone a lineup within a game, or the entire game (and set a different date/time). - Free drawing in a lineup for discussion. - The games can be added to Calendar.app. Competitive Plan (USD 9.99/year): - All features of the Basic Plan. - Tactics page (free drawing, plus you can move players around). - Stopwatch for a game (stops at 00:59:59 and needs to be reset). - Away uniforms, including GK. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Captain's Team Maker

This app simplifies sports game organization by instantly creating balanced teams based on player skill and attributes. It supports various sports and allows for quick roster edits, ensuring fair play for every game.

Highlights
  • Instant, fair team auto-balancing
  • Player skill weighting for balanced play
  • Gender parity toggle for co-ed sports
  • Quick roster editing
  • Score tracking and match creation
  • Universal support for multiple sports
Features
Read full description

Fair Teams. Every Time. Team Maker takes the headache out of game day. Our intelligent algorithm ensures fair play by sorting players based on skill levels, or you can shake things up with a completely randomized roster. Perfect for soccer, basketball, volleyball, or any pick-up recreational game, it’s the ultimate coordinator tool for coaches, captains, and friends. KEY FEATURES: • Skill-Based Balancing: Assign values to player strengths (attack, defense, speed) and let the engine distribute talent evenly. • True Random Mode: Need a quick mix? Shake your device or hit generate to randomize positions instantly. • Multi-Sport Flexibility: Configured with pre-sets for popular sports (soccer formations, basketball courts) or custom squad numbers. • Dynamic Player Rosters: Save your regular crew, track attendance, and log who is playing in seconds. Whether you are managing an organized league or a casual weekend match at the park, Captain's Team Maker makes drafting your squads simple, transparent, and fair. Download now and level the playing field!

Screenshots

SubPlans4 screens
Captain's Team Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SubPlans at fortnightly against Captain's Team Maker's every 6 months. Captain's Team Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubPlans ships an update fortnightly, Captain's Team Maker every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SubPlans versus Captain's Team Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubPlansCaptain's Team Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOsamu ChibaZobair S

In-app purchases

None

SubPlans

No in-app purchases

None

Captain's Team Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SubPlans free?
SubPlans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Captain's Team Maker free?
Captain's Team Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SubPlans or Captain's Team Maker have ads?
Neither SubPlans nor Captain's Team Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubPlans or Captain's Team Maker?
SubPlans ships an update fortnightly, and Captain's Team Maker every 6 months. Most recently, SubPlans was updated on October 25, 2026 and Captain's Team Maker on October 15, 2026.

Other comparisons