Comparison

Goalit vs Sideline

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

Head to head
About

Goalit

Features
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Goalit – The All-in-One Platform for the Modern Football Team! Make football life easier, more engaging, and professional. Goalit is the ultimate app for youth football, uniting coaches, players, and supporters. We automate the complex planning so you can focus on the joy and development on the pitch. Why choose Goalit? FOR THE COACH: Planning on Autopilot Real-world Adaptation: Enter today’s variables—number of players, coaches, and equipment—and get a custom-tailored session in seconds. Adaptive Skill Development: All drills are tailored to match the player's current level, ensuring optimal focus and progression for every stage of development, from youth to senior. Save Hours of Work: Stop searching for drills online. Get high-quality, fun sessions delivered instantly. FOR THE PLAYER: Engagement & Feedback Arrive Prepared: View the training content directly on your phone before stepping onto the pitch. Have Your Say: Provide feedback after every session! Your input helps the app optimize future training based on what the team needs and enjoys. Track Your Journey: Follow a consistent development path tailored to your specific age and skill level. FOR SUPPORTERS & PARENTS: Be Part of the Journey Stay Informed: Follow the team’s progress and see the long-term seasonal planning. True Engagement: Knowing the team’s focus makes it easier to support and encourage the players from the sidelines. Easier Logistics: A simple overview of team activities makes managing the "football family" schedule a breeze. Simplicity First Goalit is built to be intuitive. Whether you’re a technical midfielder, a busy parent, or a time-strapped coach, the interface is easy to navigate from day one. Together, we make training better. Download Goalit today and experience how smart technology builds stronger team spirit and better football players!

About

Sideline

Features
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Every soccer coach's dream: practice drills always in your pocket. Standing on the field and need a new drill for practice? With Sideline: Playbook you have a library of soccer drills on your phone, plus a tactics board where you draw your own. DRILLS FOR THE WHOLE PRACTICE • 43 drills in 13 themes, from warmups to finishing • Built for ages 6 to 9, 10 to 12 and 13 and up • Every drill shows time, number of players, setup and coaching points • Simple animations and explanations show how the drill works, step by step • Filter by theme and age and find the right drill in seconds Themes: warmups, dribbling, passing, first touch, finishing, 1v1, possession, combination play, building out of the back, defending, transition, small sided games and goalkeeping. MAKE THE DRILL YOUR OWN Tap "Add to my plays" and adjust the drill to fit your team. TACTICS BOARD • 3v3, 5v5, 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11, on a half or full field • Your players, opponents, jokers (neutral players), ball and cones • Draw passes, runs and dribbles with the lines coaches already know • "Next step" moves every piece along its line, so you build the play step by step • Play back the whole sequence and watch it move • Add a note to each step SHARE WITH YOUR PLAYERS Send the play as pictures, one per step with the note and a color key. Straight to the team chat or as a message. SIMPLE AND FREE • Free to use • No account, no login • Works offline, everything is stored on your phone • In English, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, German, French, Spanish and Portuguese More about Sideline at sideline.no.

Screenshots

Goalit4 screens
Sideline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Goalit at 13.0 against Sideline's 15.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Goalit versus Sideline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoalitSideline
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVision Vanilla ABStian Braastad

In-app purchases

None

Goalit

No in-app purchases

None

Sideline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Goalit free?
Goalit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sideline free?
Sideline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Goalit or Sideline have ads?
Neither Goalit nor Sideline shows ads.

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