Comparison

FairSub vs Soccer Substitution Tracker

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

Head to head
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

Soccer Substitution Tracker

Features
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Soccer Subs helps coaches, team managers, and parents run fairer matches without clipboard calculations. Create your squad, choose the match format and target minutes, start the clock, and record every substitution as it happens. KEY FEATURES - Live match timer with the players currently on the field - Fast player-off and player-on substitution flow - Playing-time totals for every player - Match timelines, substitution history, and shareable receipts - Season ledger for comparing appearances and minutes - Support for 4v4 through 11v11 match formats - No account required Your roster and match records stay on your device. Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics are enabled only after you accept the privacy notice, and roster or match contents are never sent to those services. The Free plan includes up to three completed matches. Soccer Subs Pro unlocks unlimited new matches and continued season tracking, with annual and lifetime purchase options. Existing saved matches remain available even without Pro. Every minute matters. Keep playing time visible, decisions clear, and the whole team growing together. Privacy Policy: https://soccer-subs-tracker.api.newideas.cc/privacy Terms of Use: https://soccer-subs-tracker.api.newideas.cc/terms

Screenshots

FairSub4 screens
Soccer Substitution Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

FairSub and Soccer Substitution Tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Soccer Substitution Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FairSub versus Soccer Substitution Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFairSubSoccer Substitution Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAD AH ABQun Cao

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FairSub

Subscriptions1
  • FairSub Coach$14.991 Year
2 purchases

Soccer Substitution Tracker

Subscriptions1
  • Soccer Subs Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Soccer Subs Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is FairSub free?
FairSub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Soccer Substitution Tracker free?
Soccer Substitution Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FairSub or Soccer Substitution Tracker have ads?
Neither FairSub nor Soccer Substitution Tracker shows ads.

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