Comparison

GameTime Manager vs B

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

B

This app simplifies basketball game management by automatically generating fair substitution rotations. It allows coaches to track player time in real-time, manage multiple teams, and adjust for mid-game changes, ensuring every player gets equal court time.

Highlights
  • Fair rotation generator
  • Multiple team management
  • Real-time game progress tracking
  • Unscheduled substitution handling
  • Playtime summary
  • Persistent rosters
Features
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B-Ball Subs takes the stress out of managing substitutions during basketball games. Instead of scrambling to track who's been on and off the court, generate a complete rotation plan before the game starts. Every player gets their fair share of court time — calculated automatically so you can focus on coaching, not maths. Manage multiple teams, track game progress in real time, and handle unplanned injuries or swaps mid-game without losing track of who's played how long. - **Fair rotation generator** — automatically calculates substitution schedules so every active player gets equal court time - **Multiple teams** — save separate rosters for each team you coach, switch between them instantly - **Configurable game length** — set your half duration to match your competition format - **Player management** — add up to 10 players, toggle active/inactive, reorder the list - **Randomise order** — shuffle the player list to vary who starts each game - **Game progress tracking** — tap rotation rows during the game to follow along; an animated timeline chevron shows where you are - **Unscheduled substitutions** — record mid-game emergency swaps with the floating "Unscheduled Sub" button; specify the players and clock time, and playtime is recalculated automatically - **Playtime summary** — see exact court time for each player in MM:SS format after generating - **Persistent rosters** — player lists and team settings are saved locally between sessions

Screenshots

GameTime Manager4 screens
B4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: B at none against GameTime Manager's shown. B also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). GameTime Manager's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

GameTime Manager ships an update fortnightly, B every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GameTime Manager versus B: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGameTime ManagerB
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric CookSportFix Pty Ltd

Customer experience

GameTime Manager

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

B

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

In-app purchases

None

GameTime Manager

No in-app purchases

None

B

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GameTime Manager free?
GameTime Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is B free?
B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GameTime Manager or B have ads?
GameTime Manager shows ads; B does not.
Which is updated more often, GameTime Manager or B?
GameTime Manager ships an update fortnightly, and B every 2 months. Most recently, GameTime Manager was updated on October 22, 2026 and B on October 8, 2026.

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