SubManager vs SquadFlow Coach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
SquadFlow Coach
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Subscription required: after a 7-day free trial, access to SquadFlow requires a separate monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription, which can be canceled in your Apple Account settings. SquadFlow helps youth soccer coaches plan games, substitutions, and playing time fairly. For each period, view the field, bench, position, and total minutes played. The local practice assistant creates structured sessions without sending team data over the Internet. In the coach profile, select your country and the relevant national or regional soccer organization. The app adapts suggested game formats and rules to the selected system. Depending on country, age group, and governing body, SquadFlow supports 5v5, 8v8, 9v9, and 11v11 soccer. These rules are planning guidance only: the coach always has the final say. Features: automatic rotations, player profiles, statistics, local practice plans, PDF export, and local data storage. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SquadFlow Coach at 16.0 against SubManager's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. SubManager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SquadFlow Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | SubManager | SquadFlow Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anant Patni | thierry de bast |
In-app purchases
SubManager
- SubManager Pro$4.991 Month
- SubManager Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
SquadFlow Coach
- Monthly access to SquadFlow7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual access to SquadFlow7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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