# Possession Basic vs Soccer Coaching

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Soccer Coaching at 100% against Possession Basic's 50%. Soccer Coaching also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Possession Basic's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Possession Basic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Soccer Coaching sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Possession Basic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soccer Coaching has 8 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 100% of Soccer Coaching's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Possession Basic ships an update every 3 months, Soccer Coaching every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Possession Basic | Soccer Coaching |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/possession-basic/id948301460/reviews)** | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-coaching-dugout/id6504882100/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 32 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Shackelford](https://appshunter.io/developer/861905777) | [Peak Ridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493955013) |

## What reviewers say

### Possession Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/possession-basic/id948301460)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable Penalty Kicks Editor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enable Database Editor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Enable Sharing Match Reports | $2.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


### Soccer Coaching

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-coaching-dugout/id6504882100)

This app helps coaches track player and team performance with real-time data collection and customizable statistics. Visualize trends, generate reports, and share insights to make data-driven decisions for your team's success.

**Highlights:** Real-time match event tracking, Individual player performance profiles, Team analytics dashboard, Substitutions and game time tracking, Customizable statistics, Professional match reports, Seamless sharing of insights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dugout Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Dugout Club - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Dugout Pro - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Dugout Club - Annual | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Possession Basic free?

Possession Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Soccer Coaching free?

Soccer Coaching is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Possession Basic or Soccer Coaching?

Possession Basic is rated higher. Possession Basic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Soccer Coaching averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Possession Basic or Soccer Coaching have ads?

Neither Possession Basic nor Soccer Coaching shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Possession Basic or Soccer Coaching?

Possession Basic ships an update every 3 months, and Soccer Coaching every 2 days. Most recently, Possession Basic was updated on November 6, 2026 and Soccer Coaching on November 4, 2026.

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