GameTime Manager vs Soccer Subs
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.
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.
- Swipe-to-substitute interface
- Live playing time tracking
- Configurable sub interval reminders
- Smart substitution recommendations
- Multi-team support
- Works for any soccer format
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Soccer Subs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GameTime Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | GameTime Manager | Soccer Subs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eric Cook | NXGN Software LLC |
Customer experience
GameTime Manager
Soccer Subs
In-app purchases
GameTime Manager
No in-app purchases
Soccer Subs
- Extra Team Slot$1.99
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