Comparison

Fixture Finder vs Rugby Matchmaker

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

Head to head
About

Fixture Finder

Features
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FixtureFinder makes arranging junior sports fixtures simple. No more phone calls, WhatsApp groups, or spreadsheets — propose, negotiate, and confirm matches with clubs in your area, all in one app. How it works: 1. Your club admin registers and sets up age groups 2. Coaches are invited via a secure link 3. Propose a match — choose your team, date, time, and venue 4. Up to 3 clubs can negotiate the same fixture simultaneously 5. Agree on the details, both sides confirm, and share to WhatsApp Key features: - Propose and browse fixtures from clubs in your region - Negotiate date, time, location, and home/away independently - Real-time chat during negotiations - Dual confirmation — both clubs must sign off - Share confirmed matches to WhatsApp with a branded image card - Tour management — organise multi-fixture trips across regions - Push notifications for every stage of the process - In-app messaging per age group - Club logos and coach profile pictures - Works for Rugby across England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland For coaches: See your assigned age groups, manage fixtures on the go, and stay in touch with your club. For club admins: Manage age groups, invite coaches, and oversee all your club fixture activity from the web portal. Free to use during the 2025/26 season. Annual subscription starts August 2026. FixtureFinder — never miss a fixture again.

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Rugby Matchmaker

Features
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THE FIXTURE EXCHANGE APP: FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH. For Rugby Union clubs, fixture secretaries, team managers, coaches and administrators. Stop chasing fixtures on WhatsApp at midnight. One tap. Broadcast to every club in range. Job done. SIMPLE AS A SCRUM. FASTER THAN A LINEOUT. No more cold-calling clubs. No more chasing on WhatsApp at 11pm. Three steps to your perfect match. 1. REGISTER YOUR CLUB Sign up your club, add your teams, set your level and location. Takes two minutes. Saves hours every season. 2. BROADCAST YOUR SHOUT Pick your team and date. One button broadcasts to every matching club within range — like a WhatsApp shoutout, but to every club at once. 3. FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH Interested clubs respond directly. Chat, confirm, done. Leave the matchmaking to us. BECOME A FOUNDING CLUB Sign up during our launch window and Rugby Matchmaker is completely free until January 2027. Miss the window and standard pricing applies from day one. No credit card. No obligation. Just fixtures. READY TO FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH? Terms & Conditions (EULA): https://rugbymatchmaker.com/terms

Screenshots

Fixture Finder4 screens
Rugby Matchmaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fixture Finder at none against Rugby Matchmaker's 2. Rugby Matchmaker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. Rugby Matchmaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per year. Fixture Finder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Fixture Finder versus Rugby Matchmaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFixture FinderRugby Matchmaker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRugby Fixture FinderDaniel Boniface

In-app purchases

None

Fixture Finder

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Rugby Matchmaker

Subscriptions2
  • Club Small (1-6 users)$99.001 Year
  • Club Large (7+ users)$149.001 Year

Questions

Is Fixture Finder free?
Fixture Finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rugby Matchmaker free?
Rugby Matchmaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fixture Finder or Rugby Matchmaker have ads?
Neither Fixture Finder nor Rugby Matchmaker shows ads.

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