Comparison

Gaelic Tracker vs Pitchside Lineup

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

Head to head
About

Gaelic Tracker

Capture live Gaelic sports match data with precision. Track scores, events, player actions, and tactics. Offers advanced analytics and customizable features for coaches, analysts, and fans.

Highlights
  • Live match tracking
  • Score and event recording
  • Player action logging
  • Pitch view and heatmaps
  • Tactics and game plan creation
  • Match report export
  • Multi-sport support
Features
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Designed for coaches, analysts, media teams and passionate fans of Gaelic Football, Hurling, and Camogie. Gaelic Tracker helps you capture live match data with precision—right from the sidelines. Free Features: Match tracking & clock, score and event recording, player event logging, cards and substitutions, possession and foul tracking, team and lineup management, timeline and social sharing, match saving and loading. No account or sign-up required. Gaelic Tracker Premium: Unlock advanced features with a monthly or annual subscription. Stats View: Detailed stats comparisons, score breakdowns, top scorers Pitch View & Heatmaps: View all actions plotted on interactive pitch graphics with customizable pins and filters Tactics: Create, save and share set plays, kickouts and game plans Match Export: Export full match reports as PDFs to save and share Custom Events: Create and track your own event types beyond the defaults Custom Kits & Logos: Personalize club colors, jersey designs and app themes to match your team's identity Key Features: Multi-Sport Support: Seamlessly toggle between Gaelic Football, Hurling, and Camogie with sport-specific tracking optimizations. Real-Time Match Tracking: Start and stop the match clock, record events as they happen with split-second accuracy. Comprehensive Event Coverage: Track goals, points, wides, shot attempts, cards, substitutions, fouls, and possession changes across all Gaelic sports. Player Action Logging: Assign scores and events to specific players with intuitive quick taps, building detailed individual performance profiles. Social Media Integration: Generate share-ready posts with live score updates and key player actions. Each timeline event can be shared instantly to keep supporters updated. Privacy Focused: Jump straight into tracking without accounts, sign-ups, or personal data collection. Offline Reliability: Works seamlessly without internet connection—perfect for remote pitches and areas with limited connectivity. Whether you're covering local club games, county championships, or school competitions, Gaelic Tracker makes match reporting simple, accurate, and engaging for all levels of Gaelic sports. Gaelic Tracker is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the GAA. Gaelic Tracker Premium is available as a monthly (€1.99) or annual (€19.99) subscription. Prices shown are for Ireland. Pricing in other regions may vary and is displayed in your local currency at checkout. Applicable taxes may apply depending on your location. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Users who previously purchased the iOS app for €2.99 will continue to have full access to all premium features at no additional cost and do not require a subscription. If you have purchased the app but do not see premium access, please contact eoin.codes.dev@gmail.com and your purchase will be verified and access restored. Terms of Use: https://eoinion.github.io/eoincodes-privacy-policy/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://eoinion.github.io/eoincodes-privacy-policy/privacy-policy.html

About

Pitchside Lineup

This app helps Gaelic Games coaches manage their teams and matches. Easily build lineups, track scores and player stats, and organize your squad. Designed for use on the sideline, it works offline and adapts to football, hurling, and camogie.

Highlights
  • Lineup builder with pitch layout
  • Matchday mode with score tracking
  • Individual player stats
  • Team management and player availability
  • Sport-specific adaptations (football, hurling, camogie)
  • Offline functionality
  • Shareable lineup images
Features
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Built for Gaelic Games coaches who want to spend less time on clipboards and more time on the pitch. Pitchside Lineup is your complete matchday companion for Gaelic football, hurling, and camogie. Build your lineup, manage subs, track scores and stats — all from your phone, no internet needed. LINEUP BUILDER Drop your players into position on a proper GAA pitch layout. Choose from standard formations or build your own. Swap players between positions with a tap, move them to the bench with a long-press, and share the final lineup as an image straight to your WhatsApp group. MATCHDAY MODE Full match clock with half-time management. Tap to record goals, points, wides, shorts, and more. Track individual player stats and see the momentum shift in real-time. Everything a coach needs at their fingertips during a match. TEAM MANAGEMENT Set up your panel, manage player availability, and keep your squad organised across the season. Works for any team size from underage right up to senior. WORKS FOR YOUR CODE Football, hurling, or camogie — the app adapts to your sport. Correct pitch markings, appropriate scoring (goals and points), and sport-specific stat tracking. SHARE WITH YOUR TEAM Export your lineup as a clean image and share it directly through WhatsApp, text, or email. No accounts, no logins, no group apps to install. Just share the image. FULLY OFFLINE Everything runs on your device. No internet required, no accounts to create, no data collected. Your team information stays on your phone and nowhere else. DESIGNED FOR THE SIDELINE Big, clear buttons for cold hands and match-day pressure. Dark interface that's easy to read in any light. Built to be used standing on the sideline in the rain, not sitting at a desk. Whether you're managing an U10 parish team or a senior county setup, Pitchside Lineup gives you the tools to look organised and stay on top of your match.

Screenshots

Gaelic Tracker4 screens
Pitchside Lineup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gaelic Tracker at Free against Pitchside Lineup's $7.99. Gaelic Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Pitchside Lineup's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Gaelic Tracker is free to download; Pitchside Lineup costs $7.99 up front. Gaelic Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pitchside Lineup asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gaelic Tracker ships an update every 4 days, Pitchside Lineup monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Gaelic Tracker versus Pitchside Lineup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGaelic TrackerPitchside Lineup
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB33 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEoin GibbsTimothy Killough

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gaelic Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Gaelic Tracker Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Gaelic Tracker Annual$17.991 Year
None

Pitchside Lineup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gaelic Tracker free?
Gaelic Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pitchside Lineup free?
Pitchside Lineup costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gaelic Tracker or Pitchside Lineup have ads?
Neither Gaelic Tracker nor Pitchside Lineup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gaelic Tracker or Pitchside Lineup?
Gaelic Tracker ships an update every 4 days, and Pitchside Lineup monthly. Most recently, Gaelic Tracker was updated on September 11, 2026 and Pitchside Lineup on September 22, 2026.

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