Comparison

Dugout App vs MeritBoard

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

Head to head
About

Dugout App

This app offers comprehensive team management for coaches, players, and parents, streamlining schedules, finances, and player development. It provides AI-powered practice planning, fair play tracking, and digital collectibles, while enabling free live streaming for fans.

Highlights
  • AI Practice Planner
  • Fair Play Tracker
  • Team Finance Management
  • Digital Trading Cards & Pins
  • AI Video Analysis
  • Free Live Streaming
  • COPPA-compliant Chat
Features
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***The Dugout is completely free for parents, and players. No subscription required.*** The Ultimate Team Manager. Dugout was built in the dirt by coaches who know that a season is about more than just the score. We designed Dugout to work alongside the tools you already use—like GameChanger and TeamSnap—to fill the gaps in player development and team management. USE IT YOUR WAY: The Companion: Keep your scoring in GameChanger and your schedule in TeamSnap. Import that data to unlock AI swing analysis, digital pin trading, and fair play tracking. The All-In-One: Move your entire season to Dugout for a streamlined, single-app experience for the whole team. FOR COACHES: END THE ADMIN HEADACHE Fair Play Tracker: Total transparency on playing time to keep parents informed. Team Finance: Automated dues and fee tracking—stop chasing payments. Post-Game Encouragement: Send digital "Game Balls" and shoutouts instantly. Smart Scheduling: Manage games, practices, and events with RSVP tracking. Instant Notifications: Approve join requests, manage rosters, and message your team in real time. FOR PLAYERS: MAKE MEMORIES Digital Trading Cards & Pins: Create, collect, and trade with teammates. Level Up: Earn badges and XP for training drills and game milestones. Walkup Songs: Set your personal walkup song for game day. FOR PARENTS & FANS: STAY CONNECTED Free Live Streaming: Link your YouTube, Facebook, or Twitch stream. Fans watch for free—no paywalls for out-of-town family. Full Transparency: One-tap access to schedules, finances, and attendance. Safe Messaging: COPPA-compliant chat with built-in parent oversight. Tournament Director: Create and manage tournaments with live brackets, real-time scores, and team registration — all in one place. Unlimited tournaments with no per-event fees, ever. Collect entry fees directly through the app with built-in Stripe payments. Umpires/Officials: Find games near you, manage your schedule, and get paid automatically — no more chasing coaches for cash. Browse open assignments that match your experience level across baseball, softball, and more. Join official groups so you only see games you're qualified to work. One app. Every sport. Built by coaches. Played by teams. Terms of Service: https://dugout.lovable.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://dugout.lovable.app/privacy

About

MeritBoard

Easily track team member merits, demerits, and attendance for various sports and activities. Coaches can customize tracking types, log absences, and generate reports. The app works offline and supports team sharing and data import/export.

Highlights
  • Customizable merit and demerit types
  • Attendance tracking with excused/unexcused
  • Real-time team sharing for coaches
  • Offline functionality with cloud sync
  • Spreadsheet roster and type import
  • CSV data export for analysis
  • Season archival and rollover
Features
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MeritBoard is the easiest way for coaches to track team member merits, demerits, and attendance — all from your iPhone. BUILT FOR COACHES Whether you coach soccer, basketball, cheer, ROTC, or any team activity, MeritBoard gives you a fast, intuitive way to manage your roster and track member performance. No complicated setup. No mandatory login. Just open the app, import your team, and start tracking. MERITS & DEMERITS Create custom merit and demerit types tailored to your team. Tap a team member's name to quickly assign merits for positive behavior or demerits for infractions. Each record captures the date, the assigning coach, and optional notes — so there's always a clear history. ATTENDANCE TRACKING Log absences with configurable reasons (medical, family emergency, school, and more). Mark absences as excused or unexcused. See attendance patterns at a glance in the reports view. TEAM SHARING Invite assistant coaches to co-manage your team with a simple invite code or shareable link. All coaches see the same data in real time. Ownership controls ensure only the head coach can change team settings or invite others. USEFUL REPORTS Quickly export team reports that summarize merits, demerits, and attendance so you can add to other team records or discuss with team officials. Review entire team performance at a glance. WORKS OFFLINE Record merits, demerits, and absences even without an internet connection. MeritBoard syncs automatically when you're back online, so you never miss a beat at practice or on the road. SPREADSHEET IMPORT Get started quickly by importing your team roster, merit types, and demerit types from a Google Sheets link or an Excel file. No manual data entry required. DATA EXPORT Export your team's complete data — members, merits, demerits, and attendance — as CSV files for external analysis or record keeping. SEASON MANAGEMENT Archive a team year and start fresh for the next season. Optionally reuse your merit and demerit types. Access archived data anytime from Settings. KEY FEATURES • Scrollable team roster grouped by squad • Configurable merit and demerit types with point values • Absence tracking with excused/unexcused toggle • Activity feed showing all recent team actions • Merit, demerit, and attendance summary reports • Multi-coach team sharing via invite codes • Offline-first with automatic cloud sync • Google Sheets and Excel import • CSV data export • Season archival with new-year rollover • Sign in with Apple for secure team sharing • Privacy-first design — no ads, no trackers

Screenshots

Dugout App4 screens
MeritBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dugout App at 4.4 against MeritBoard's 3.0. Dugout App also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). MeritBoard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). 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. Dugout App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MeritBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dugout App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dugout App has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dugout App ships an update every 5 days, MeritBoard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dugout App versus MeritBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDugout AppMeritBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathan SimonTodd Anglin

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dugout App

Subscriptions5
  • Parent And Fan Access7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Umpire/Official Plan7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Tournament Director Monthly7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Tournament Director Yearly7 Days trial$499.991 Year
One-time5
  • 3 Game Credits$4.99
  • 50 Photos$9.99
  • 10 Game Credits$14.99
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  • 20 Game Credits$24.99
  • Pro Lifetime$299.99
None

MeritBoard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dugout App free?
Dugout App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeritBoard free?
MeritBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dugout App or MeritBoard?
Dugout App is rated higher. Dugout App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while MeritBoard averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dugout App or MeritBoard have ads?
Neither Dugout App nor MeritBoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dugout App or MeritBoard?
Dugout App ships an update every 5 days, and MeritBoard every 2 days. Most recently, Dugout App was updated on October 24, 2026 and MeritBoard on October 31, 2026.

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