Two playtime trackers: one built for any sport, one built for junior soccer.
SubTime is the competitor closest to TeamVibe on paper: both track substitutions and playing time. The difference is scope: SubTime is a generic multi-sport timer, while TeamVibe wraps the same idea in MiniRoos-specific formats, effort recognition, parent visibility, and a training library.
SubTime, Multi-sport substitution & playtime tracker
Of all the apps coaches compare TeamVibe to, SubTime is the most direct match: it's a dedicated app for tracking substitutions, bench time, and equal playing time, with formation and lineup tools built in.
The difference is breadth versus depth. SubTime supports soccer alongside basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, rugby, and more, which means it stays generic: there's no MiniRoos-specific setup, no way to recognise sportsmanship or effort, and no training content.
Sharing is another sticking point. SubTime's free tier doesn't include live match sharing at all, so parents miss out unless you upgrade, and even then sharing happens per match, generating a live link or exporting a PDF rather than giving parents standing access. Adding a co-coach is just as fiddly: it means moving from the cheaper individual Standard plan up to a separate, pricier Team plan, just to share access with another adult on the sideline.
TeamVibe goes deep on one sport: junior soccer. Equal playtime tracking is just the entry point: formats, recognition, parent communication, and coaching resources are all built around the same age groups and rules, with parent and co-coach access included free from the Starter plan.
| Feature | TeamVibe | SubTime |
|---|---|---|
| Match-day coaching | ||
| Built specifically for grassroots junior soccer | ✓ | ~Soccer is one of several supported sports |
| MiniRoos-ready formats (4v4 / 7v7 / 9v9) | ✓ | ✕Generic formation setup, no MiniRoos presets |
| Live substitution timer that tells you when to sub | ✓ | ✓A core strength of SubTime |
| Automatic equal-playtime tracking & rotation | ✓ | ✓A core strength of SubTime |
| Formation & lineup planner | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recognises effort & sportsmanship, not just goals (Hero Moments) | ✓ | ✕ |
| Parent-facing match summaries & playtime visibility | ✓ | ~Live game sharing & PDF reports on paid plans |
| Sharing match access with parents or a co-coach | ✓Free parent/guardian and multi-coach access from the Starter plan | ~Per-match link or PDF export on paid plans; co-coach access needs the separate Team plan |
| Training session builder with drill library | ✓165 drills included | ✕ |
| Team operations | ||
| Player availability / RSVP tracking | ✓ | ✕Attendance marking only, no scheduling/RSVPs |
| Team group messaging | ~Notifications & match-day alerts, not full group chat | ✕ |
| Online payment collection | ✕ | ✕ |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Free, up to 16 players, no card required | Free, games capped at 40 minutes, no live sharing |
| Paid plan starting price | $4/mo, or $40/yr ($3.33/mo) | From $2.49/mo ($24.99/yr); Team plan from $3.49/mo ($34.99/yr) |
Features and pricing reflect each provider's published plans as of mid-2026 and may change. Check SubTime's own site for current details.
If you coach multiple sports and just want one no-frills timer for tracking subs and playtime across all of them, SubTime's breadth is a genuine advantage, and its free tier covers a lot of grassroots-length games.
If junior soccer, and specifically MiniRoos, is the team in front of you, TeamVibe covers the same substitution and playtime ground and adds the pieces SubTime doesn't: age-appropriate formats, Hero Moments recognition, parent visibility, and a training library, all in one place, with no separate plan or per-match link needed to bring parents or a co-coach in.
Both track substitutions and equal playing time well; that part is genuinely comparable. The difference is scope: SubTime is a generic multi-sport timer, while TeamVibe is built specifically for junior soccer, with MiniRoos formats, Hero Moments recognition, parent-facing summaries, and a training library layered around the same core tracking.
No. SubTime tracks playtime, bench time, and game events, but it doesn't have a feature for recognising effort, sportsmanship, or non-scoring contributions; it's focused on stats rather than behaviour.
It's fiddlier than it sounds. SubTime's free tier doesn't include live match sharing at all, so parents can't follow along unless you're on a paid plan, and sharing then happens per match, either a live link or an exported PDF, rather than a standing parent account. Adding a co-coach means moving from the cheaper individual Standard plan up to the separate Team plan. TeamVibe includes free parent/guardian access and multi-coach support on every team from the Starter plan, with no per-match link or extra plan required.
SubTime's individual coach plan starts from $2.49/mo ($24.99/yr), with a Team plan from $3.49/mo ($34.99/yr), both slightly below TeamVibe's $4/mo ($40/yr) Complete plan. TeamVibe's free Starter plan supports up to 16 players with no time-per-game limit, while SubTime's free tier caps games at 40 minutes.
SubTime tracks playtime per game and exports game history and player stats as CSV files, so season-long totals can be calculated from exported data. TeamVibe tracks season-long playtime automatically inside the app, with no exporting or manual tallying required.
Testimonials
Real stories from volunteer coaches who put every player first.
“TeamVibe cut my game-day prep from an hour to seconds. I actually watch the game now instead of staring at a clipboard, and I can see which kids need a confidence boost because the data's right there.”
Sarah M.
U10 Coach
“Every kid on my team gets equal time and their efforts get recognised, not just the ones who score goals. Parents have noticed the difference too. No more awkward sideline conversations about fairness.”
Mike R.
U8 Coach
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