GameTime Manager vs Lineup Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Fair playtime tracking
- Smart substitution management
- Player lock for strategic control
- Integrated scoreboard
- Team roster management
- Post-game playtime reports
- Multi-sport compatibility
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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.
Lineup Tracker
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Stop guessing. Start knowing which lineups win. LineupTracker gives basketball coaches the data they need to make smarter substitution decisions. Log your lineups during games and instantly see which player combinations are outscoring opponents — and which ones aren't. Real-Time Game Tracking - Tap to log substitutions, scores, and time as the game happens. Supports both quarter and half formats. Lineup Analytics That Matter - See +/- stats for every player and every combination — from individual players up to full 5-player lineups. Find hidden gems and avoid costly combos. Filter by Tournament or Game - Don't let early-season games hide what's working now. Filter your stats to specific games to see what your best lineups look like when it counts. Per-10-Minute Rates - Compare players with different minutes fairly. Toggle per-10-minute stats to see who's truly producing — not just logging time. Share with Your Coaching Staff - Invite assistant coaches to view your season data in real time. Everyone stays on the same page. Season & Game Stats - Track multiple teams and seasons. Export stats to CSV for deeper analysis or to share with parents. Key Features - Live substitution tracking with score and time - 1 through 5-player combination stats - On/off court +/- for every combo - Game filter for tournament-specific analysis - Player filter (require or exclude specific players) - Per-10-minute stat normalization - CSV export - iCloud sync across your devices - Coach sharing via CloudKit - Sign in with Apple Built for youth basketball coaches who want to get the most out of every minute on the court.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lineup Tracker at none against GameTime Manager's shown. Lineup Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GameTime Manager ships an update fortnightly, Lineup Tracker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on July 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GameTime Manager | Lineup Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eric Cook | Daniel Hood |
In-app purchases
GameTime Manager
No in-app purchases
Lineup Tracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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