Comparison

Possession Basic vs Smart Soccer Coach++

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

Head to head
About

Possession Basic

Easily record and share key soccer match statistics like possession, shots, and goals. This free version helps coaches understand game performance with simple, insightful data.

Highlights
  • Collect soccer statistics
  • Track possession
  • Record shots and goals
  • Log fouls and passes
  • Share match reports
  • Free version available
Features
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Collect, track and share soccer statistics with ease. Record game statistics easily. You’ll love this! With this app you’ll be able to record: Time of Possession Shots Corners Goals Fouls Passing Completion These are basic and interesting statistics that most coaches love to know during and after each match. With PossessionFree - you’ll be able to record these stats during the game - easily - and then share the Match Reports with the coach to help understand what the heck happened during the game! This is the free version of the highly regarded Possession.

About

Smart Soccer Coach++

This app is a comprehensive management tool for football coaches, offering features for squad management, match planning, training sessions, and detailed performance analysis. It helps coaches track player progress, log game events, and generate insightful reports to improve team performance.

Highlights
  • Squad management with player details
  • Flexible match modes (quick and professional)
  • Training session planning and drill library
  • Calendar-based scheduling with reminders
  • Advanced team and player statistics
  • PDF report export
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Smart Soccer Coach is an all-in-one tool designed for both amateur and professional football coaches. Plan trainings, run matches, manage your squad, and analyze detailed statistics — all in one intuitive app. Developed and continuously improved together with real coaches. Squad Management Quickly add your players (including import from Contacts) and store all essential details: position, preferred foot, technical attributes, contact info, and more. Track progress and update player abilities as they develop. Matches — Two Flexible Modes • QUICK MATCH - A fast, simple way to enter the final score and a few basic stats (shots on target, possession, cards, etc.). • MATCH MODE - A full professional match tool. Set your lineup, subs, and tactics, then log every match event — goals, assists, substitutions, cards, and much more. Add player notes and evaluations after the game. Training — Training Mode Run your training easily in TRAINING MODE — take attendance, conduct and evaluate drills, and add notes. Use the built-in drill library or create your own drills. Schedule Plan your upcoming week with a clear, calendar-based schedule. Add matches, trainings, and tasks — with reminders so you never miss an event. If you manage multiple teams, all events appear in one place. Advanced Statistics Powerful insights to help you understand and improve performance: • Team: match results, goals, possession, discipline, and more. • Players: detailed individual stats and charts for strengths and weaknesses. • Ranks: top scorers, assist leaders, best average ratings — almost 30 rankings. • Trainings: attendance, average evaluations, and drill performance. • Tests: compare and track player test results over time to monitor progress and development. Additional Features • Export detailed PDF reports • iCloud sync across all your devices SmartCoachPro (Monthly / Yearly Subscription) • Unlocks all app features • Subscription price: $2.99 per month or $19.99 per year • Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings (or in the app under More → Manage Subscription) • No cancellation of the active subscription period is allowed • Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to contact us:  Email: support@evlonsoft.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachingAppsByBluelinden

Screenshots

Possession Basic4 screens
Smart Soccer Coach++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Possession Basic at free against Smart Soccer Coach++'s subscription. Possession Basic also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Smart Soccer Coach++'s advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and ratings volume (143 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Possession Basic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Smart Soccer Coach++ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Possession Basic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Soccer Coach++ has 143 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Possession Basic's written reviews are positive against 84% of Smart Soccer Coach++'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Possession Basic ships an update every 3 months, Smart Soccer Coach++ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Possession Basic versus Smart Soccer Coach++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPossession BasicSmart Soccer Coach++
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (143 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews84.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1143 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn ShackelfordBLUELINDEN

Customer experience

Possession Basic

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Smart Soccer Coach++

All ratings143 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews229 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral9.2%
Negative6.6%

Bugs and requests

Possession Basic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Smart Soccer Coach++

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saved lineups being erased
  • Inability to change game time duration
  • Quick match mode not allowing goal scorers or assists
  • Demo data not clearing for new users

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to add more than 14 players
  • Option to sync data across devices
  • Improved integration with other coaching apps
  • More customization options for player attributes and statistics
  • Better reporting and analytics features

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Possession Basic

One-time4
  • Enable Penalty Kicks Editor$0.99
  • Enable Database Editor$1.99
  • Enable Sharing Match Reports$2.99
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  • Disable Ads$5.99
5 purchases

Smart Soccer Coach++

Subscriptions3
  • SmartCoachPro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • SmartCoachPro (Yearly - Promo)$9.991 Year
  • SmartCoachPro (Yearly)14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • SmartCoachPlus$1.99
  • SmartCoachPro$4.99

Questions

Is Possession Basic free?
Possession Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Soccer Coach++ free?
Smart Soccer Coach++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Possession Basic or Smart Soccer Coach++?
Possession Basic is rated higher. Possession Basic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart Soccer Coach++ averages 4.5 from 143 ratings.
Do Possession Basic or Smart Soccer Coach++ have ads?
Smart Soccer Coach++ shows ads; Possession Basic does not.
Which is updated more often, Possession Basic or Smart Soccer Coach++?
Possession Basic ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Soccer Coach++ every 2 months. Most recently, Possession Basic was updated on October 2, 2026 and Smart Soccer Coach++ on October 3, 2026.

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