Comparison

442 vs Matchday Manager

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

Head to head
About

442

Features
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442 is the digital notebook designed for everyone living youth football: coaches managing teams and parents who want to remember every special moment of their child. COACH MODE Everything you need to manage your team, without complications: Player roster with photos, positions and stats Lineups with multiple formations (4-4-2, 4-3-3 and more) — players are saved per formation Training sessions organized by month Matches and tournaments with results, scorers, minutes played Call-ups with printable PDF and integrated weather Complete stats: attendance, goals, minutes played Professional PDF export of everything PARENT MODE A digital album to capture every moment of your child's football journey: Match diary: photos, goals, minutes, rating Personal photo album, match by match Free diary for special moments off the pitch Complete stats: goal average, rating, recent form Season-by-season comparison Personal records and monthly progress Panini-style match stickers, to save and share AND MORE Available in Italian, English and Spanish Home screen widget with the next match Integrated weather for matches and tournaments All data stays on your device No ads, no subscription 442 is made by people who live youth football, for those who live it every day.

About

Matchday Manager

This app helps soccer coaches and team managers organize seasons, track live matches, and communicate with players and parents. It offers features like smart scheduling, team chat, and roster management. An optional subscription unlocks advanced stats and unlimited teams.

Highlights
  • Live match tracking with real-time updates
  • Smart scheduling and RSVP management
  • Integrated team chat and direct messaging
  • Roster management with parent linking
  • Automatic push and email notifications
  • Manage multiple teams seamlessly
  • Advanced stats and lineup planning (Premier)
Features
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Everything your soccer team needs, in one app. Matchday Manager is the all-in-one app for coaches and team managers running youth and club soccer teams. Track matches live, organize your season, and keep every player and parent in the loop — without the ads, spam, or clutter. No ads. Your data stays yours. LIVE MATCH TRACKING Run the game from the touchline. Start the clock, log goals, assists, cards, and substitutions, and build a shareable match timeline that updates in real time. Parents who couldn't make it can follow along as it happens. SMART SCHEDULING & RSVPs Games, practices, tournaments, and leagues — all in one calendar. Players and parents mark their availability before each event, so you always know who's showing up. TEAM CHAT Group channels, direct messages, and live per-match commentary. Everything your team talks about, in one place — not scattered across group texts. ROSTER & PARENTS Manage jersey numbers, link parents and guardians to their players, and approve who joins the team. You stay in control of your roster. NOTIFICATIONS THAT LAND Automatic push and email reminders for kickoffs, schedule changes, and approval requests. Set it once and stop chasing people down. MANAGE MULTIPLE TEAMS Coaching or managing more than one team? Switch between them in a single tap, with every roster, schedule, and chat preserved. MATCHDAY PREMIER (optional subscription) Take your program further with an optional upgrade: - Stats & analytics — goals, assists, W-L-D records, and season-long player leaderboards - Lineups & formations — set your starting XI on the pitch, assign positions, and plan subs before kickoff - Unlimited teams — no caps on teams or roster size - Calendar sync — export schedules to Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, and any standard calendar app The core app is free to use, with no ads. Premier is entirely optional. Built by people who spend their weekends on the sideline, for coaches, team managers, and soccer parents who'd rather focus on the game. — Matchday Premier is an auto-renewing subscription, available monthly ($9.99/month) or annually ($99.99/year). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://matchdaymanager.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://matchdaymanager.app/terms

Screenshots

4424 screens
Matchday Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 442 at none against Matchday Manager's 2. 442 also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Matchday Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 442 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

442 ships an update every 3 days, Matchday Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
442 versus Matchday Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter442Matchday Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdiego la rosaRutschmania, LLC

In-app purchases

None

442

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Matchday Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Matchday Premier (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Matchday Premier (Annual)$99.991 Year

Questions

Is 442 free?
442 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Matchday Manager free?
Matchday Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 442 or Matchday Manager have ads?
Neither 442 nor Matchday Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 442 or Matchday Manager?
442 ships an update every 3 days, and Matchday Manager fortnightly. Most recently, 442 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Matchday Manager on October 3, 2026.

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