Comparison

Possession Basic vs FootballNerd

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

FootballNerd

Record live football matches from the sideline to generate detailed reports. Track possession, shots, corners, and more with interactive graphs and timelines. Share comprehensive match statistics with coaches, parents, and fans.

Highlights
  • Live match recording
  • Possession graphs over time
  • Shot and goal timelines
  • Detailed side-by-side statistics
  • Ball in play time tracking
  • Shareable match reports
Features
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FootballNerd turns your thumb into a football stats machine. Record a match live from the sideline and get a full report with possession graphs, shots, corners and more, when the final whistle goes. A game is so much more than just the score. HOW IT WORKS Press and hold the team that has the ball. When a pass is made, lift your thumb and press the team that receives it. Drag over the goal for a shot, or off the pitch for a throw-in, goal kick or corner. The app works out the rest. WHAT YOU GET • Possession for the whole match and for every half, as a graph over time • Shots on and off target, goals, cards and substitutions on the timeline • Side-by-side statistics: corners, throw-ins, passes, passing accuracy, longest pass sequence, offsides, fouls and more • Ball in play time • Key numbers shown right on the field while you record, and hidden when you want a clean view • Undo, and add a comment to any event • Extra time and as many periods as you need SHARE THE REPORT Send the report as a picture or as text through any app on your phone: mail, messages, notes or social media. BUILT FOR COACHES, PARENTS AND FANS Use it for your own team, a youth match, or just to understand the game you are watching. Your matches are stored on your phone. Available in English and Norwegian.

Screenshots

Possession Basic4 screens
FootballNerd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Possession Basic at 5.0 against FootballNerd's 4.0. FootballNerd's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. FootballNerd asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Possession Basic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Possession Basic ships an update every 3 months, FootballNerd monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Possession Basic versus FootballNerd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPossession BasicFootballNerd
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn ShackelfordTrond Benum

Customer experience

Possession Basic

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

FootballNerd

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

FootballNerd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Possession Basic free?
Possession Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FootballNerd free?
FootballNerd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Possession Basic or FootballNerd?
Possession Basic is rated higher. Possession Basic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FootballNerd averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Possession Basic or FootballNerd have ads?
Neither Possession Basic nor FootballNerd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Possession Basic or FootballNerd?
Possession Basic ships an update every 3 months, and FootballNerd monthly. Most recently, Possession Basic was updated on October 24, 2026 and FootballNerd on November 1, 2026.

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