Comparison

GameTime Manager vs Soccer Subs

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

Soccer Subs

This app simplifies managing player substitutions for youth and recreational soccer coaches. It tracks playing time and suggests optimal player swaps to ensure fair distribution of game time for all athletes. The interface is intuitive, allowing for quick adjustments during live games.

Highlights
  • Swipe-to-substitute interface
  • Live playing time tracking
  • Configurable sub interval reminders
  • Smart substitution recommendations
  • Multi-team support
  • Works for any soccer format
Features
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Soccer Subs makes managing player substitutions effortless. Built for youth and recreational soccer coaches, it tracks playing time for every player and tells you exactly when and who to sub — so every kid gets fair time on the field. Features: - Simple swipe-to-substitute interface - Live playing time tracking for every player - Configurable sub interval reminders with sound alerts - Smart substitution recommendations (pairs most-played with least-played) - Designated goalkeeper with separate swap flow - Works for any format: 5v5, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11 - Game clock with pause/resume - Multi-team support with shared player pool - Screen stays awake during games - No account required — works completely offline

Screenshots

GameTime Manager4 screens
Soccer Subs2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GameTime Manager at none against Soccer Subs's 1. Soccer Subs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment 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. Soccer Subs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GameTime Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GameTime Manager ships an update fortnightly, Soccer Subs every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GameTime Manager versus Soccer Subs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGameTime ManagerSoccer Subs
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric CookNXGN Software LLC

Customer experience

GameTime Manager

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Soccer Subs

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

In-app purchases

None

GameTime Manager

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Soccer Subs

One-time1
  • Extra Team Slot$1.99

Questions

Is GameTime Manager free?
GameTime Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soccer Subs free?
Soccer Subs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GameTime Manager or Soccer Subs have ads?
GameTime Manager shows ads; Soccer Subs does not.
Which is updated more often, GameTime Manager or Soccer Subs?
GameTime Manager ships an update fortnightly, and Soccer Subs every 4 days. Most recently, GameTime Manager was updated on September 18, 2026 and Soccer Subs on October 16, 2026.

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