# Substitution Manager vs Kinoli

The clearest difference is rating: Substitution Manager at 5.0 against Kinoli's 4.0. Substitution Manager also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Kinoli's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Substitution Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kinoli sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Substitution Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Substitution Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, Kinoli every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Substitution Manager | Kinoli |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/substitution-manager/id6745534315/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinoli/id6778286573/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Damien Donnelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727897144) | [Kinoli Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778286575) |

## What reviewers say

### Substitution Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/substitution-manager/id6745534315)

Easily manage junior soccer substitutions and player tracking for coaches and parents. Ensure fair playing time with automatic tracking, drag-and-drop subs, and helpful alerts. Log cards and goals, and generate instant match reports.

**Highlights:** Automatic player time tracking, Drag-and-drop live substitutions, Player bench time alerts, Cards and goals logging, Instant match reports, Offline functionality, No account required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watch Companion | $5.99 | one-time |


### Kinoli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinoli/id6778286573)

This app helps soccer coaches manage training plans, lineups, and matchday timing directly on the field. Access session details, view diagrams, and manage substitutions with alerts. It's designed for practical, on-the-go coaching needs.

**Highlights:** Run session plans on iPhone/Apple Watch, View activity details and diagrams, Manage matchday sub timing with alerts, Share session and matchday access with assistants, Review completed sessions and coaching notes, Access lineups on the field

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kinoli Amateur | $7.00 | per month |
| Kinoli Pro | $25.00 | per month |
| Kinoli Amateur | $60.00 | per year |
| Kinoli Club | $60.00 | per month |
| Kinoli Pro | $239.00 | per year |
| Kinoli Club | $600.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Substitution Manager free?

Substitution Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kinoli free?

Kinoli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Substitution Manager or Kinoli?

Substitution Manager is rated higher. Substitution Manager averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Kinoli averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Substitution Manager or Kinoli have ads?

Neither Substitution Manager nor Kinoli shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Substitution Manager or Kinoli?

Substitution Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kinoli every 5 days. Most recently, Substitution Manager was updated on October 7, 2026 and Kinoli on October 8, 2026.

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