A SubTime alternative for youth soccer coaches
Rotaru is an iPhone app for youth soccer coaches who want a fair lineup and substitution plan, with the roster kept on the phone. SubTime is a multi-sport game manager that also shares the match live with staff and viewers.
| Feature | Rotaru | SubTime |
|---|---|---|
| Made for | Youth soccer | Soccer, futsal, basketball, lacrosse, rugby, field hockey, or a custom sport |
| Try it | 2 complete matches | Games up to 40 minutes |
| US price | Premium $3.99/month or $24.99/year | Standard $2.49/month or $24.99/year. Team $3.49/month or $34.99/year |
| What payment unlocks | Unlimited matches, season balance, and multiple teams | Games longer than 40 minutes, SubTime Live, and advanced Auto Plan |
| Before kickoff | A fair lineup and a substitution plan | A lineup, a formation, and Auto Plan |
| During the match | Live clock, planned subs, shift log, and a field view. Works offline | Clock, who’s on, and who’s next. Auto Plan can rebuild mid-game |
| Sharing | Stays on your iPhone | SubTime Live for coaches and viewers, on a paid plan |
| Account | None. US listing: data not collected | Live sharing for staff and viewers |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone and iPad |
Checked October 16, 2026. Rotaru on the US App Store · SubTime on the US App Store
Where each app fits
SubTime’s US App Store listing, checked October 16, 2026, says it is trusted by more than 60,000 coaches and used for more than 600,000 games. It is set up for soccer, futsal, basketball, lacrosse, rugby, field hockey, and a custom sport. The free version records games up to 40 minutes. Longer games, SubTime Live, and advanced Auto Plan need a subscription. On that listing, Standard is $2.49 a month or $24.99 a year, and the Team plan is $3.49 a month or $34.99 a year.
Rotaru is built for youth soccer. You set the roster, the match length, and how you like to rotate. The app builds a starting lineup and a substitution plan aimed at equal playing time, then helps you follow that plan with a live clock and a shift log. The US listing includes two matches free, then Rotaru Premium at $3.99 a month or $24.99 a year for unlimited matches, season-wide balance, and more than one team. There is no account and no ads. The listing says the app does not collect data, and it works offline.
Which should you choose?
Choose SubTime if you coach several sports, want assistant coaches and family to follow a game live, or need club-wide history and exports.
Choose Rotaru if you coach youth soccer and want the lineup and substitutions planned for equal time, with player information staying on your iPhone.
Prices and plan limits change. Check each app’s current App Store listing before you subscribe.
Frequently asked questions
Rotaru is an iPhone app that builds a fair lineup and substitution plan for youth soccer. SubTime also tracks playing time, and it covers several sports plus live sharing. Rotaru keeps team data on the phone, with no account. Two matches are free, then Rotaru Premium is $3.99 a month or $24.99 a year on the US App Store.