Comparison

FairSub vs Coach Spilly

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

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About

FairSub

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Fair playing time. Every match. Coaching youth soccer means keeping track of a lot. Who's played, who's waiting, and who's up next. FairSub plans substitutions and keeps playing time fair, so you can focus on coaching. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your team and select your players. 2. Set up the match and preview the substitution plan, with playing time predictions and tips for a fairer match. 3. Follow the match plan. Missed a substitution? Player injured? FairSub recalculates in real time to keep playing time as fair as possible. 4. After the final whistle, review how playing time was shared. DESIGNED FOR THE SIDELINE Keep your eyes on the field, not your phone. • Sounds, vibrations, and notifications let you know when to sub. • A clear, accessible interface with larger text and easy-to-read menus, designed for busy sidelines in any light. FREE WITH FAIRSUB Unlimited matches, periods, and players. No trials, no ads, no match limits. • Real-time substitution planning that adapts to injuries, missed substitutions, and changes on the field. • Choose a rotation style that suits your coaching. • Plan your lineup and bench for each period, giving everyone a chance to start. • Preview the full match plan before kickoff, with predicted playing time, fairness indicators, and helpful suggestions. • Get reminders before kickoff. • Follow the match clock and substitution countdown. Make each sub with a tap. • Review playing time and fairness in your match history. Available in 10 languages. Works offline. No account, ads, or cross-app tracking. STEP UP TO FAIRSUB COACH More control on the sideline. Better insights to share with parents and your club. • Lineup builder: 40+ formations, from 3v3 to 11v11. • Position-aware substitutions: keep your formation intact as players rotate. • Lock Screen substitutions: follow the match and make subs without unlocking your phone. • Player insights & statistics: track playing time, roster selections, starts, and season trends. • Share lineups & reports: send lineups before kickoff, match reports after the final whistle, and monthly summaries to parents and your club. Fair playing time for youth soccer. Every match. High five to that. Terms of Use: https://fairsub.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://fairsub.app/privacy

About

Coach Spilly

Features
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Spilly gir deg full kontroll på kampdagen – lag, spilletid og turneringer i én enkel trenerflyt. Appen er laget for barne- og ungdomstrenere som vil ha oversikt på kampdag, trening og cup – uten regneark, lapper eller stress på sidelinjen. Sett opp laget steg for steg, planlegg kampen og følg alt live: bytter, spilletid, mål og assist. Foreldre kan følge kampen direkte på egen mobil med en enkel kampkode – og få varsel når eget barn scorer eller byttes inn. Etter kampen lagres statistikken, og du kan dele en ferdig kamprapport med foreldre og støtteapparat. FUNKSJONER • Lagprofiler med egne spillere og kampdata • Guidet kampoppsett: serie eller cup, hjemme/borte, motstander, tropp, startspillere og keeper • Live kampvisning med bane, benk, klokke og score • Full oversikt over spilletid, keeperminutter, mål og assist • Fair time-beregning for jevnere spilletid • Valgfri bytteplan før kampstart – eller ta byttene underveis • Smarte tips om hvem som bør inn eller hvile • Foreldrelive: del en kampkode, så følger foreldre kampen direkte og får pushvarsler om eget barn • Del laget med assistenttrenere via lagkode – alle ser samme tropp og statistikk • Kamphistorikk og sesongstatistikk • PDF-kamprapport som kan deles etter kamp • Turneringsverktøy: utslagsturnering med komplett brakett, serie med tabell, poengrunder og tilfeldig trekning PERSONVERN Du trenger ingen registrering for å komme i gang – appen fungerer med en gang. Lagdata lagres på enheten og synkroniseres trygt til skyen, slik at du kan dele laget med assistenttrenere, sende kamper live til foreldre og ta laget med til ny mobil. Innlogging med Apple eller e-post er valgfritt. Se personvernerklæringen for detaljer.

Screenshots

FairSub4 screens
Coach Spilly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coach Spilly at none against FairSub's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. FairSub sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Coach Spilly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FairSub ships an update every 5 days, Coach Spilly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FairSub versus Coach Spilly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFairSubCoach Spilly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAD AH ABArild Østbø

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FairSub

Subscriptions1
  • FairSub Coach$14.991 Year
None

Coach Spilly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FairSub free?
FairSub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coach Spilly free?
Coach Spilly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FairSub or Coach Spilly have ads?
Neither FairSub nor Coach Spilly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FairSub or Coach Spilly?
FairSub ships an update every 5 days, and Coach Spilly every 6 days. Most recently, FairSub was updated on October 31, 2026 and Coach Spilly on October 8, 2026.

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