Built by a UEFA B coach. Plan your week in minutes — tactics board, 160+ drills and an AI session planner. Free to use; unlimited AI from EUR 4.99 a month.
Stop scribbling tactics on scraps of paper. Gaffer is the professional coaching toolkit that fits in your pocket — an all-in-one tactics board, drill library, session planner and match-day manager.
TRY EVERYTHING FREE FOR 7 DAYS
Every new coach gets 7 days of full Pro access — no card required. Create tactics, plan sessions, try the AI planner, export PDFs: the lot. After the trial you can keep exploring the tactics board and browsing the full drill library for free; saving your work takes Pro.
From the desk to the dugout, your plans follow you everywhere with seamless synchronization across Web, iPad, and iPhone.
INTERACTIVE TACTICS BOARD
• Pitch Versatility: Design plays for 11v11, 9v9, 7v7, or 5v5 formats.
• 3D Perspective: Switch to a vertical, tilted view to visualize your lineup as it appears on the pitch.
• Precision Tools: Drag-and-drop players, cones, and movement arrows to create professional tactical diagrams.
• Personal Playbook: Save and export your formations to share with your staff and players.
AI SESSION PLANNER & DRILL GENERATOR
• Instant Sessions: Describe your tactical goal and let the AI "Assistant Coach" generate a complete 90-minute training plan.
• Tailored Complexity: Drills are automatically adjusted based on your team's specific age group and ability level.
• Full Curriculum: Covers passing patterns, high-pressing, set-piece routines, and transitions.
• Custom Library: Edit and save AI-generated drills directly into your personal folder-based library, alongside 160+ built-in drills.
SQUAD & MATCH MANAGEMENT
• Digital Roster: Manage player profiles and track fitness doubts or availability in real-time.
• Microcycle Calendar: Schedule your entire season and link specific training sessions to every event.
• Match-Day Ready: Prepare set-piece routines and match-specific tactical plans to share with your assistant coaches.
BUILT FOR THE REAL DUGOUT
Gaffer was created by a UEFA B-licensed coach who wanted to spend less time on paperwork and more time on the pitch. Whether you lead a Sunday league side or a youth academy, Gaffer provides professional-grade tools without the professional price tag.
• Works Offline: Access your drills and tactics at the training ground, even without a connection.
• Multi-Language: Available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish.
SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS
Gaffer offers a free 7-day trial. After the trial, choose the plan that fits your needs:
• Pro ($9.99/month or $99.99/year) — Tactics board, drill library, squad management, and match planning.
• AI+ ($19.99/month or $199.99/year) — Everything in Pro, plus AI-powered session generation and unlimited AI features.
Prices may vary by location. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings.
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• All-new welcome experience: watch a session come alive on the board
• New in Settings: turn training reminders on or off anytime
• We now tell you before your first reminder — no surprises
• Polish and fixes throughout
Version 2.5.0
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Information
Seller
Frederik Gjørup Nielsen
Size
80.3 MB
Category
Sports
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.