Comparison

SquadGod vs GAFFER

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

Head to head
About

SquadGod

Features
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SquadGod is the ultimate grassroots football (soccer) team engagement and management app built for youth coaches, team managers and football team leaders who want more engagement, stronger team culture and less admin. Designed specifically for grassroots and amateur football, SquadGod helps you motivate players, track performance, keep parents and supporters informed and make every matchday feel professional and exciting. Motivate Every Player with SquadScore Turn your squad into competitors with SquadScore – our built-in fantasy football style points system that rewards training effort, match performance and team contribution. Create a competitive in-house league that: Drives attendance Encourages hard work Rewards consistency Builds healthy competition Watch engagement rise across your entire team. Automatic Stats & Leaderboards Track key match events and automatically log stats that populate team and player leaderboards. No spreadsheets. No chasing numbers. Just clear, motivating performance tracking for your squad. Perfect for coaches who want a powerful football stats tracker without the admin headache. Live Match Feed & Pitch Side Commentary Keep absent parents and supporters connected with a live match feed and commentary system through a dedicated pitch side interface. Record key match events in real time and let your wider team community follow the action from anywhere. Line-ups & Formation Builder Drag and drop player pins to create and share line-ups and formations in seconds. Ideal for: Pre-match team talks Sharing tactical plans Keeping players clear on their roles A simple but powerful football lineup builder built for grassroots coaches. Host Tournaments with Ease Run and manage tournaments directly inside the app. Organise fixtures, track progress and keep everything in one place. Team Communication & News Updates Post bulletins, share news updates and keep everyone aligned. SquadGod acts as your team communication hub, reducing scattered messages across multiple platforms. Shared Team Gallery Players and parents can upload and share match action photos and videos in a dedicated team gallery. Celebrate moments. Capture memories. Build team identity. Season Wrapped & Matchday Hype Generate shareable: Season Wrapped highlights Player of the Match cards Team announcements with text and music Build excitement, recognise achievements and make your grassroots team feel elite. Perfect For: Grassroots football coaches Youth team managers Girls’ and boys’ football teams School football teams Academy squads Sunday league managers Whether you're coaching an U7 development team or a competitive adult football side, SquadGod gives you the tools to motivate players, track performance and strengthen team culture all season long. SquadGod isn’t just another football team management app. It’s a player engagement platform built for grassroots football — helping you turn your squad into a connected, competitive and motivated team.

About

GAFFER

This app helps grassroots football coaches manage their squads, plan matches, and track player performance. It offers a digital tactics board, lineup builder, and training planner, all accessible offline.

Highlights
  • Squad management and availability tracking
  • Detailed match planning and result logging
  • Player performance statistics across seasons
  • Live match tracking with real-time updates
  • Digital tactics board with formations
  • Lineup builder and saved formations
  • Training session planner with drawable pitch
Features
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GAFFER is the essential match day companion for grassroots football coaches. Built for the touchline, not the boardroom. SQUAD MANAGEMENT Keep your full squad roster in one place. Track player details and set availability before every game so you always know who's available. MATCH PLANNING Create detailed match plans for every game. Import a saved lineup, plan your substitutions by minute, and add a match result after the game with goals, assists, substitutions and player of the match. Player minutes are calculated automatically from your lineup and sub timeline. SQUAD STATS Track every player's performance across the season. Games played, minutes, average minutes per game, goals, assists, goals per game and player of the match — all in one table. Filter by date range, choose which columns to share, and generate a squad stats image in one tap. LIVE MATCH TRACKER Track everything as it happens. Log goals with scorers and assists, record substitutions, and watch player minutes build up in real time. The live clock keeps you on top of the game from first whistle to last. TACTICS BOARD A full digital tactics board with counters for both teams. Choose from preloaded formations across 5v5, 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 formats, drag players freely, draw movement arrows, and share your tactics as an image. LINEUP BUILDER Build and save named lineups independently of any match plan. Drag your squad players onto the pitch, experiment with different setups, and save your favourites for quick access. TRAINING PLANNER Plan your coaching sessions with a full drawable pitch. Add player counters, cones, balls and goalposts, draw movement lines and arrows, add coaching notes, and share each activity as an image. Filter activities by focus type and age group. MATCH INFOGRAPHICS After the final whistle, generate a shareable match stats image with the score, goals, assists, substitutions, player minutes, and your Player of the Match. WORKS OFFLINE No account needed. No internet required. Everything is stored on your device — install and start using immediately. Perfect for Sunday league, grassroots academies, and junior football at every level.

Screenshots

SquadGod4 screens
GAFFER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SquadGod at Free against GAFFER's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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

SquadGod is free to download; GAFFER costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
SquadGod versus GAFFER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquadGodGAFFER
PriceFree — better$2.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoss LewisDANIEL JAMES HEALD

In-app purchases

None

SquadGod

No in-app purchases

None

GAFFER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SquadGod free?
SquadGod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GAFFER free?
GAFFER costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SquadGod or GAFFER have ads?
Neither SquadGod nor GAFFER shows ads.

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