FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know about Bench Balancer
Getting Started
- Select your sport from the home page
- Enter your player names (starters and reserves)
- Set your game duration and period length
- Choose Practice or Competitive mode
- Hit START and let the algorithm handle rotations!
Practice mode doesn't save stats - perfect for training sessions or trying out the app. Competitive mode saves your match history and player statistics.
The number varies by sport to match real game requirements:
- Basketball: 5 starters + up to 10 reserves
- Soccer: 7-11 field players + reserves + goalkeeper
- Oztag: 8 on field + unlimited reserves
- AFL: 18 on field + 4 interchange
Game Features
Our algorithm tracks each player's time on field vs bench in real-time. It calculates the optimal substitution to maximize the balance between players' playing time. The goal is to give every player fair and equal court time throughout the game - no more clipboard math!
Yes! While the algorithm suggests optimal swaps, you have full control. Tap any player to manually select who comes on or off. The algorithm will recalculate future suggestions based on your manual changes.
Currently we support Basketball, Soccer, Oztag (Tag Football), and AFL/Auskick. Each sport has customized rules, field sizes, and rotation patterns. More sports coming soon!
Yes! Tap the scoreboard during a game to add points for either team. For AFL, you can record goals (6 points) and behinds (1 point) separately. Scores are saved with your match history in Competitive mode.
The game timer and rotation algorithm work offline - perfect for fields with poor reception. However, you'll need an internet connection to save match results, view statistics, and sync your data across devices.
Data & Privacy
Absolutely. We use industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL) for all data transmission. Your data is stored securely on Supabase (built on PostgreSQL) with row-level security policies. We never sell your data to third parties.
Yes! After each competitive match, you can download a detailed PDF match report. This includes player time breakdowns, scores, and game summary. You can also view your full match history in the Team Analytics section.
Go to Settings > Account Management > Delete Account. This will permanently remove all your data including match history, player stats, and roster information. This action cannot be undone.