2026-06-13
Doesn’t work. Even after 3 updates
Good premise but for a paid app that doesn’t work, disappointing. Hasn’t worked for a month
Updating
Description
SubNow is for coaches and parents of junior and youth teams who want every player to receive fair game time. SubNow helps you easily build a fair substitution plan and alerts you when to make substitutions during the game — so you can coach calmly, focus on development, and keep the sideline smiling. Enjoy a 30 day free trial to see whether SubNow will work for you.
This is a brand new SubNow — guided by 10 years of user feedback, SubNow has been rebuilt from the ground up and significantly enhanced. SubNow remains focused on increasing the enjoyment of junior team sports for children and parents, by making it easy to fairly share game time.
Why SubNow?
Because fair game time builds confident players and happier teams. SubNow creates practical substitution plans based on your game length, breaks, subs, goalkeepers, and number of players—then replans during the game when the unexpected happens. SubNow solves the challenge of trying to make substitutions based on the actual game time each player has had on the field.
SubNow currently supports:
• Small Sided Football/Soccer
• Futsal
• Junior Hockey (Minkey/Mini Hockey)
• Basketball
• Touch Football
Before the Game - Create and preview your substitution plan before kick-off. Position planning & optimization allows player position preferences to be accommodated while preserving fair game time. Print your substitution plan if working off paper is preferred.
During the Game - Get clear, timely substitution alerts, see exactly who’s on and off next, and confirm each substitution as you go. If a player arrives late, is injured, or needs a rest, SubNow recalculates the plan automatically — keeping fairness intact.
Ready for fair, stress free substitution management at your next match? Download SubNow and start your 30 day free trial today.
See full feature list at http://www.subnowapp.com/features
Terms of Use: http://www.subnow.com.au/terms
Privacy Policy: http://www.subnow.com.au/privacy
What's New in Version 4.7.1
Training Videos for Basic & Pro added to Help Screen (Strongly recommended for all users)
Added Support for 9v9 Football / Soccer Teams
New game formats as requested: Basketball (5v5 – 12 & 14 min halves), Touch Football/Tag Rugby (6v6 – 8 min quarters), Football ( 7v7 GK - 10 min halves)
Better late player handling. Adding late players automatically increases subs per rotation.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
Seller
Name
Jocumsen Investments Pty Ltd
Information
Developer
Version
4.7.1
Size
44.5 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 15.1 or later
Devices
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation)
Languages
English
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
4.5 of 5 (237 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2026-06-08
Lifesaver
It’s been a real ‘game changer,’ pardon the pun. Fun to use and has taken the stress out of what should be a fun day for everyone. I find myself far more focussed on the actual game… the way it should be. Thanks :)
2026-05-21
Terrible - ignore the review history
This was a great app, and priced fairly. The recent update make it the least user friendly app available, and far too expensive. The history of positive reviews is completely warranted, but disregard them. This is not the same app now. Very sad really.
2026-05-03
Use to be good
The update has made this app useless, lots of glitches, don’t waste your money
2026-04-19
Too many bugs & Rushed
Old app was better, no 9v9 GK, can’t change duration on when to sub just to name 2 so far I have noticed needs work please fix asap.
2026-04-18
New update
What was great about this app was its simplicity, now it’s over complicated and has removed things like halves in basketball.
Will move to another option
2026-03-30
A step backwards
I contributed to earlier versions of this app, and it’s disappointing to see the direction it has taken.
The simplicity and reliability that made it useful are no longer there, and the experience now feels more complicated than it needs to be.
Coaches need something fast, intuitive, and dependable during real games, this version struggles to deliver that.
There are newer, more modern tools that handle substitutions and equal playtime far more effectively.
2026-03-30
Update
New update is trash, the old model was heaps better , grandfinal tonight thanks SubNow 😵💫😵💫
2026-03-28
Update has made app useless
Terrible since update. Can’t populate the team into the game, essentially rendering the app useless
2024-11-10
6 player limit in trial mode
Not usable unless u pay
2024-05-11
Missing “Edit” button
Hi, great app only issue I am finding is that I don’t have the “Edit” button at the bottom right side of the app as shown in the video. Caused an issue in today’s game when I couldn’t make an adjustment when a player came off injured. Any suggestions?
2021-05-28
Almost perfect
The app is great and makes it so easy to manage rotations, but the edit button is missing so there is no way to make a change during a game as per the faq and instructions
2020-07-10
JUST WHAT I NEEDED
Absolutely love this app!!
Makes game day super easy and I’m so grateful this has been made it will help so many coaches
LOVE IT !
2018-12-10
Great product
Have tried numerous apps, but all weren’t up to the task. Until I found SubNow. Works great and accurate, ensures all the kids get a good and fair go. No arguing with the kids cause the app said so, lol. They have taken my suggestions on board and plan to incorporate them into future updates making a great app even better. Takes all the guess work out of it. Highly recommend this app!! 5 stars all the way
2018-04-13
No mention of subscription in the description
No mention of subscription in the description. Described as ‘free’
2016-10-15
Great coaching tool
This app helps to take the pressure off me as a coach & focus more on the game. Great simple app that does the job!
2016-10-08
Making coaching easy
This is a great app. I'm always trying to make sure junior players get equal time on the field but sometimes game time gets away from me. This app is a very helpful reminder to complete substitutes on time. Thank you.
2016-10-07
Gr8 App!
Easy to manage subs
2016-10-07
SubNow
Great app. Very comprehensive. No other app like it on the market.
2016-10-07
Works well
Great app for ensuring player equality
2016-10-07
Great App!
Really helpful and easy to use
2016-10-07
Great App
Very effective. Definitely recommending to other coaches / managers. Club is looking to buy rights for next season.
2016-10-07
Great quality app!!
Works great with managing our hockey team
2016-10-03
Great App!!
Loving this app for my kids Futsal teams.