442 vs EqualSub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
442
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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.
EqualSub
This app simplifies match day for youth sports coaches by tracking player playing time and managing substitutions in real-time. It offers season-long statistics, custom alerts, and team management features to ensure fair play and reduce sideline stress.
- Live playing time tracking
- Smart substitution alerts
- Season-long player statistics
- Customizable shift lengths
- Visual pitch and bench layout
- Team and match settings
- CSV export for reports
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You signed up to coach because your kid loves the game, not because you wanted to juggle a whistle, a stopwatch, and mental math on the sideline. EqualSub is the effortless match-day assistant: track playing time live, run your match clock, and track season stats. ON MATCH DAY Start a game and see your active players on a visual pitch with the bench right below. Tap to move players on and off in seconds. • Live Activity support puts the match timer on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island so you can keep your eye on the game. • Track goals, period alerts, and quick notes as play happens. FAIR ROTATION WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK EqualSub tracks true game-time presence, meaning late arrivals and early departures are handled fairly. • Smart Sub Alerts: Receive gentle, non-intrusive reminders when the playing-time gap between kids gets too wide. • Custom Thresholds: Set a minimum shift length so you aren't swapping every two minutes or making chaotic changes at the final whistle. TRACK PLAYING TIME ACROSS THE SEASON • Season Stats at a Glance: Track cumulative playing-time totals and percentages across all games to ensure long-term fairness. • Attendance-Based Math: Percentages adjust for missed games, so absences don't distort player stats. • Quick Export: Easily export CSV spreadsheets if your league, club, or parents request season reports. BUILD YOUR TEAM, YOUR WAY • Formations & Rosters: Set up small-sided layouts or full-sided 11v11 teams. • Match Settings: Adjust half lengths, periods, and roster availability per game. KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Visual pitch and bench layout for fast, one-handed subs • Smart sub suggestions based on true time at the game • Game clock with period alerts and lock screen support • Season-long tracking to keep playing time fair over time • Support for small-sided and full-sided game formats
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 442 at every 3 days against EqualSub's weekly. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
442 ships an update every 3 days, EqualSub weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | 442 | EqualSub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | diego la rosa | Daniel Chan |
In-app purchases
442
No in-app purchases
EqualSub
No in-app purchases









