Comparison

Sideline Pro vs Law 18

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

Law 18

Master soccer's Laws of the Game with this quiz-based study app. Focus on specific laws, practice game scenarios, and track your progress with a spaced repetition algorithm. Optional modules cover US Soccer and specialized topics like VAR.

Highlights
  • Quiz-based study of Laws of the Game
  • Study by Law or Quick Quiz
  • Game scenario testing
  • Spaced repetition algorithm
  • Progress tracking by law
  • Optional US Soccer modules
  • Offline access
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Train smarter, referee better. Law 18 helps soccer referees at every level master the IFAB Laws of the Game through focused, quiz-based study. Study Your Way - Quick Quiz — randomized questions across all 17 Laws - Study by Law — focus on the areas you need most - Scenarios — game-situation questions that test real decision-making - Daily Challenge — one question a day to keep your knowledge sharp Built for Retention Questions are spaced using a proven review algorithm that prioritizes the topics you struggle with, so you spend time where it matters. Track Your Progress See your accuracy by law, identify weak areas, and watch your streak grow over time. US Soccer Referees Optional question sets cover US Soccer-specific topics including Referee Assessment Program (RAP), short-sided games, build out lines, heading restrictions, environmental conditions, and health & safety. Supplemental Topics Go beyond the 17 Laws with additional modules covering VAR, futsal, and other specialized areas. More Features - iCloud sync across all your devices - Exam mode to simulate test conditions - Bookmark questions for later review - Dark mode support - Works offline with bundled content Train like the ref you want to be. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.law18.app/privacy

Screenshots

Sideline Pro4 screens
Law 183 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sideline Pro at none against Law 18's shown. Sideline Pro also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Law 18 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sideline Pro against 5.0 for Law 18. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sideline Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Law 18 monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sideline Pro versus Law 18: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSideline ProLaw 18
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFull Circle SoftwareMattas.net Ltd

Customer experience

Sideline Pro

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

Law 18

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

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

Law 18

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Sideline Pro free?
Sideline Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Law 18 free?
Law 18 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sideline Pro or Law 18?
Sideline Pro and Law 18 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Sideline Pro or Law 18 have ads?
Law 18 shows ads; Sideline Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Sideline Pro or Law 18?
Sideline Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Law 18 monthly. Most recently, Sideline Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Law 18 on October 24, 2026.

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