Comparison

FairSub vs FairPlay Rotation

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. • Extra player: when your team is trailing and the rules allow it, add an extra player with a tap. FairSub automatically adjusts the substitution plan. • 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, including when each player was on the field, in goal, or on the bench. 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. • Fairer squad selection: when picking your squad for the next match, see which players have been selected less often. • Player insights & statistics: track goalkeeper and outfield minutes separately, alongside 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

FairPlay Rotation

This app assists youth soccer coaches by tracking player minutes and suggesting substitutions to ensure fair playing time. It provides clear recommendations during the game and offers team dashboards to review cumulative playing time across the season.

Highlights
  • Smart rotation suggestions
  • One-tap substitution confirmation
  • Goalkeeper minute tracking
  • Handles late arrivals/early departures
  • Team playing time dashboards
  • Reset tracking data
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Fair substitutions. Zero stress. FairPlay is a substitution and playing-time assistant built for youth soccer coaches. During the game, FairPlay tracks every player’s minutes and works out who should come off and on next. When it’s time to rotate, you get a clear suggestion and confirm the change with a tap. You stay focused on coaching. FairPlay keeps track of the minutes. BUILT FOR THE SIDELINE • Smart rotation suggestions based on playing time • Clear coming-off and coming-on recommendations • One-tap confirmation for every rotation • Full-time and half-time goalkeeper options • Goalkeeper minutes tracked alongside total playing time • Handle late arrivals and early departures • Undo changes when the game doesn’t go to plan • Attendance at kickoff YOUR TEAM, GAME AFTER GAME FairPlay doesn’t stop tracking at the final whistle. Team dashboards show playing time across completed games, so you can see exactly who’s played what throughout the season. • See every player’s cumulative playing time • Compare playing time at a glance • Track completed matches and attendance • Keep goalkeeper minutes visible • Reset tracking data whenever you want a fresh start SIMPLE PRICING No account. No subscription. Your first three completed matches are free. If FairPlay works for your team, unlock unlimited use with one purchase. Open FairPlay at kickoff. Let it handle the numbers while you coach.

Screenshots

FairSub4 screens
FairPlay Rotation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FairSub at weekly against FairPlay Rotation's every 2 weeks. FairSub also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and FairPlay Rotation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FairSub ships an update weekly, FairPlay Rotation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FairSub versus FairPlay Rotation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFairSubFairPlay Rotation
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAD AH ABPitchLabs LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FairSub

Subscriptions1
  • FairSub Coach$14.991 Year
1 purchases

FairPlay Rotation

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$5.49

Questions

Is FairSub free?
FairSub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FairPlay Rotation free?
FairPlay Rotation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FairSub or FairPlay Rotation have ads?
Neither FairSub nor FairPlay Rotation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FairSub or FairPlay Rotation?
FairSub ships an update weekly, and FairPlay Rotation every 2 weeks. Most recently, FairSub was updated on November 9, 2026 and FairPlay Rotation on November 5, 2026.

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