Comparison

Soccer Training IQ vs EqualSub

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

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About

Soccer Training IQ

This app provides structured training programs to help soccer players of all levels improve their skills, technique, and match fitness. It offers step-by-step guidance for dribbling, passing, and shooting, along with progress tracking and soccer-specific fitness workouts. Train effectively anywhere without special equipment.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step skill development
  • Progress tracking and challenges
  • Soccer-specific fitness workouts
  • Train anytime, anywhere
  • Structured guidance for core skills
Features
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Train Smarter. Improve Faster. Play Better. Soccer Training IQ is designed to help soccer players of all levels develop core skills, improve technique, and build match fitness. Whether you're just starting out or refining your game, our structured training will help you become a more confident and effective player on the pitch. What’s Inside? * Step-by-Step Skill Development – Improve your dribbling, passing, and shooting with structured, easy-to-follow guidance. * Progress Tracking & Challenges – Set goals, track your improvement, and push yourself with skill-based challenges. * Soccer-Specific Fitness Workouts – Enhance your speed, agility, strength, and endurance to perform better in matches. * Train Anytime, Anywhere – No expensive equipment required – practice at home, in the garden, or on the pitch. * Start training today and take your soccer performance to the next level! Subscription Details Soccer Training IQ requires a subscription to access all features and content. New users can start with a 7-day free trial to explore everything the app has to offer. After the trial, you can choose from the following auto-renewing subscription options: Monthly 6-Month Annual Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Download Soccer Training IQ now and unlock your full potential on the pitch! Legal Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.soccertrainingiq.com/privacy-policy/

About

EqualSub

This app simplifies match day for youth sports coaches by tracking player playing time and managing substitutions in real-time. It offers season-long statistics, custom alerts, and team management features to ensure fair play and reduce sideline stress.

Highlights
  • Live playing time tracking
  • Smart substitution alerts
  • Season-long player statistics
  • Customizable shift lengths
  • Visual pitch and bench layout
  • Team and match settings
  • CSV export for reports
Features
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You signed up to coach because your kid loves the game, not because you wanted to juggle a whistle, a stopwatch, and mental math on the sideline. EqualSub is the effortless match-day assistant: track playing time live, run your match clock, and track season stats. ON MATCH DAY Start a game and see your active players on a visual pitch with the bench right below. Tap to move players on and off in seconds. • Live Activity support puts the match timer on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island so you can keep your eye on the game. • Track goals, period alerts, and quick notes as play happens. FAIR ROTATION WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK EqualSub tracks true game-time presence, meaning late arrivals and early departures are handled fairly. • Smart Sub Alerts: Receive gentle, non-intrusive reminders when the playing-time gap between kids gets too wide. • Custom Thresholds: Set a minimum shift length so you aren't swapping every two minutes or making chaotic changes at the final whistle. TRACK PLAYING TIME ACROSS THE SEASON • Season Stats at a Glance: Track cumulative playing-time totals and percentages across all games to ensure long-term fairness. • Attendance-Based Math: Percentages adjust for missed games, so absences don't distort player stats. • Quick Export: Easily export CSV spreadsheets if your league, club, or parents request season reports. BUILD YOUR TEAM, YOUR WAY • Formations & Rosters: Set up small-sided layouts or full-sided 11v11 teams. • Match Settings: Adjust half lengths, periods, and roster availability per game. KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Visual pitch and bench layout for fast, one-handed subs • Smart sub suggestions based on true time at the game • Game clock with period alerts and lock screen support • Season-long tracking to keep playing time fair over time • Support for small-sided and full-sided game formats

Screenshots

Soccer Training IQ4 screens
EqualSub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EqualSub at 5.0 against Soccer Training IQ's 4.5. EqualSub also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Soccer Training IQ's advantage is ratings volume (69 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Training IQ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. EqualSub asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EqualSub holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soccer Training IQ has 69 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soccer Training IQ ships an update every 10 days, EqualSub weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Soccer Training IQ versus EqualSub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoccer Training IQEqualSub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (69 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoccer Training IQDaniel Chan

Customer experience

Soccer Training IQ

All ratings65 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%

EqualSub

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Soccer Training IQ

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • No bugs mentioned

Requested features

1 request
  • Dark mode option

EqualSub

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Soccer Training IQ

Subscriptions3
  • Full Access Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Full Access for 6 Months$59.996 Months
  • Full Access Annually$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$199.99
None

EqualSub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soccer Training IQ free?
Soccer Training IQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EqualSub free?
EqualSub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Soccer Training IQ or EqualSub?
EqualSub is rated higher. Soccer Training IQ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while EqualSub averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Soccer Training IQ or EqualSub have ads?
Neither Soccer Training IQ nor EqualSub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soccer Training IQ or EqualSub?
Soccer Training IQ ships an update every 10 days, and EqualSub weekly. Most recently, Soccer Training IQ was updated on October 30, 2026 and EqualSub on October 9, 2026.

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