Comparison

GameTime Manager vs SubHero

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

Head to head
About

GameTime Manager

This app helps coaches and parents track player time on the field, manage substitutions, and keep score for team sports. It ensures fair playtime and keeps teams organized during games.

Highlights
  • Fair playtime tracking
  • Smart substitution management
  • Player lock for strategic control
  • Integrated scoreboard
  • Team roster management
  • Post-game playtime reports
  • Multi-sport compatibility
Features
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Effortlessly Track Playtime, Manage Substitutions, and Keep Score! Take the stress out of tracking playtime, managing substitutions, and keeping score. Designed for coaches, parents, and volunteers, this app ensures every player gets their fair share of time on the field while keeping your team organized and game-ready. Whether you're managing soccer, basketball, street hockey, or any other team sport, this all-in-one tool makes it easy to focus on the game—not the logistics. Key Features: Fair Playtime Tracking – Automatically monitor each player’s time on the field to ensure equal opportunities. Smart Substitution Management – Automatically suggests which players should sub in and out based on playtime, ensuring fair rotations without the coach having to think about it. Keeps track of who’s been on the field and who’s waiting on the bench. Player Lock – Keep specific players in the game or on the bench based on the situation. Whether it's for strategy, injury, or a quick break, Player Lock gives you control when you need it. Integrated Scoreboard – Track scores and game segments in real time, all from the same app. Player & Bench Counters – Keep tabs on who's in, who's out, and manage rotations effortlessly. Easy Team Roster Management – Add, remove, and organize players on the fly. Post-Game Reports – Automatically generate and share a detailed summary of playtime, including individual minutes played and average team playtime, so parents stay informed. Multi-Sport Compatibility – Perfect for soccer, basketball, hockey, and more. Intuitive Design – A simple, user-friendly interface built for quick access during live games. Keep your team organized, ensure fairness, and focus on what really matters—helping kids enjoy the game.

About

SubHero

Features
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As a youth sports coach, you want to focus on developing players – not stressing about substitutions. SubHero helps you deliver fair play and equal time for every athlete, so you can be the coach your players deserve. Key Features: - Track real-time playing time, ensuring no player is accidentally left on the bench too long - Get substitution notifications that keep your game flowing while maintaining fair play - Unlimited teams under one account - Create your team once, and easily play as many games with that roster for the entire season! - Customize your rotation patterns based on your preferences - Works offline – no internet required during games Perfect for soccer, basketball, and other team sports where substitutions matter. Try SubHero free for 7 days and experience stress-free coaching. Subscriptions: - Monthly_Subscription: - $4.99/month - Duration: 1 month - Yearly_Subscription: - $39.99/year - Duration: 12 months License Agreement: http://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GameTime Manager4 screens
SubHero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GameTime Manager at none against SubHero's 2. SubHero's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.6). On price 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. SubHero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GameTime Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GameTime Manager versus SubHero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGameTime ManagerSubHero
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric CookKevin Wilson

In-app purchases

None

GameTime Manager

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SubHero

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • SubHero Annual Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is GameTime Manager free?
GameTime Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SubHero free?
SubHero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GameTime Manager or SubHero have ads?
GameTime Manager shows ads; SubHero does not.

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