Comparison

Sideline Pro vs SubManager

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

Head to head
About

Sideline Pro

This app helps soccer coaches manage games from the sidelines. It simplifies tracking player time, handling substitutions, and logging game events like goals. The intuitive interface allows for real-time adjustments to player positions.

Highlights
  • Track player minutes
  • Manage substitutions
  • Log goals by player
  • Drag-and-drop player positioning
  • Record game events
Features
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Sideline Pro is your all-in-one tool for managing soccer games from the bench. Designed for coaches, it makes tracking player time, handling substitutions, and recording game events simple and intuitive. With Sideline Pro, you can: • Track player minutes to ensure fair playing time • Manage substitutions with ease • Keep score and log goals by player • Use drag-and-drop controls to adjust player positions on the field in real time Whether you're coaching a competitive team or managing game flow at the youth level, Sideline Pro helps you stay organized and focused on the game—not the paperwork.

About

SubManager

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Key Features: • Simple game setup: Select your players and start tracking in seconds. • Clear field and bench view: Instantly see who’s playing and who’s resting. • One-tap substitutions: Tap to sub players in or out — fast and intuitive. • Automatic time tracking: Track remaining game time and total playtime. • Automatic substitution timestamps: Review complete substitution history after the game. • Past games log: Look back at previous matches for substitution patterns and game analysis. • PDF export: Share game details like total playtime and substitution history as a PDF file. • Roster management: Keep all your players organized in one place. • Game customization: Change number of periods and duration per period. • Automatic saving: No need to save game data manually. • Playtime summary: Review and analyze the total playtime for each player. • No internet required • No ads Made for Coaches and Parents: Whether you’re coaching basketball, soccer, or any team sport, SubManager keeps your substitutions organized. You can focus on the game while the app tracks who’s in, who’s out, total playtime per player, and when each substitution occurs. Why Coaches Love It: • Saves time during games • Ensures fair playtime for every player • Prevents overplaying or missing substitutions • Works offline — no network needed • Designed for clarity and ease of use Why Parents Love It: • Keeps the focus on learning and teamwork • Gives parents peace of mind knowing substitutions are tracked • Makes it easy to view and share game details as a PDF file SubManager Pro: Unlock unlimited games, player slots, substitution history, and PDF sharing with SubManager Pro. Plan the whole season, track every match, and keep a complete substitution timeline of your games. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription anytime by going to your account settings in the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://www.procoachapps.com/privacy

Screenshots

Sideline Pro4 screens
SubManager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SubManager at every 5 days against Sideline Pro's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, 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. Sideline Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SubManager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sideline Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, SubManager every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Sideline Pro versus SubManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSideline ProSubManager
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFull Circle SoftwareAnant Patni

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sideline Pro

One-time3
  • 1/2 a Coffee$1.99
  • 1 Coffee$4.99
  • 2 Coffees$9.99
2 purchases

SubManager

Subscriptions2
  • SubManager Pro$4.991 Month
  • SubManager Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Sideline Pro free?
Sideline Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubManager free?
SubManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sideline Pro or SubManager have ads?
Neither Sideline Pro nor SubManager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sideline Pro or SubManager?
Sideline Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and SubManager every 5 days. Most recently, Sideline Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and SubManager on October 15, 2026.

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