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Your Game Plan, Right There in the Dugout

Q: Do my assistant coaches need to download the app?

They don't need to, but it helps. When your assistants have the iOS app, they can see the game plan, help count pitches, and score at-bats from their own phones. The Free plan supports 2 coaches per team.

Rizzler's iOS app is the dugout half of the equation. Plan your games on the web app at home, then pull up the plan on your iPhone or iPad at the field. Execute your lineup, count pitches, chart locations, score at-bats, and make changes on the fly, all from your phone while you're actually coaching.

Rizzler iOS app showing a game plan view on an iPhone in a baseball dugout setting

What You Can Do on the iOS App

The iOS app is built for game day. Everything is designed to work with one hand, in bright sunlight, while a kid is asking you if he can pitch next inning.

Execute your game plan. The plan you built on your laptop is already on your phone. Tap to see the current inning's lineup, fielding positions, and pitching assignments. Swipe to see what's coming next.

Count pitches in real time. Tap for each pitch, ball or strike. Rizzler tracks the count, calculates rest day impact, and alerts you when your pitcher is approaching their limit. No more mental math on top of everything else. More on pitch counting →

Chart pitch locations. Tap the zone where each pitch landed. After the game, you've got heatmaps showing where your pitcher lives and where they're getting hit. Use the data to plan bullpen work during the week.

Score the game. Record at-bats, hits, walks, strikeouts, errors, and runs. Your stats stay private; only your coaching staff sees them. No parents checking live scores and texting you about why their kid batted eighth. Learn more about game scoring →

Make real-time adjustments. Player got hurt? Kid showed up late? Swap a fielder in the current inning and Rizzler adjusts every remaining inning automatically. The plan adapts. You don't have to redo the whole thing on a napkin.

Share with your coaching staff. Your assistant coaches see the same game plan on their phones. When you make a change, they see it instantly. No more shouting across the dugout about who's playing where next inning.

Rizzler iOS app pitch counting view showing a live pitch count with strike zone chart

Built for the Dugout

Most apps are built for a desk. Rizzler's iOS app is built for a dugout on a 95-degree Saturday afternoon.

Big tap targets. No tiny buttons. Everything is designed for tapping with a finger, not a stylus.

Bright-light visibility. High-contrast interface that works in direct sunlight. You shouldn't have to cup your hand around your phone to see the lineup.

One-hand operation. Count pitches, chart locations, and score at-bats with one hand. Your other hand is holding a fungo or signaling to your third-base coach.

Offline capability. Fields don't always have cell service. Your game plan loads before the game and works without connectivity. Data syncs when you're back online.

iPhone and iPad. The app works on both. Some coaches prefer the phone in their pocket. Others mount an iPad on the dugout fence. Both are fully supported.

Web App + iOS App: The Workflow

The two apps are designed to be used together. Most coaches follow this pattern:

Night before the game: Open the web app on your laptop. Build your game plan: batting order, fielding rotation, pitching assignments. Use AI Batting Order or AI Fielding Positions if you're on the Pro plan. Save it.

At the field: Open the iOS app. Your game plan is there. Share it with your coaches.

During the game: Execute from the iOS app. Count pitches, chart locations, score at-bats, make adjustments. Everything syncs to the web app in real time.

After the game: Check stats and pitch data on either app. Use them to plan the next game. Over the season, the data builds into trends you can use for player evaluations and lineup decisions.

You don't need both. The web app works on mobile browsers and the iOS app works for planning. But the combination is how coaches get the most out of Rizzler.

Rizzler workflow illustration showing laptop planning at home flowing to iPhone execution at the field

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Availability, RSVP & the Player App

Player availability and RSVP is now live on every plan, including Free. Parents use the same Rizzler app (or the web) to mark whether their player is coming to each game and practice, and coaches see responses as they come in. Older players can respond themselves through Rizzler Reps, the player-facing app where athletes also log practice reps, keep streaks alive, and climb team leaderboards.

What's Available on Each Plan

Everything on the iOS app matches your subscription plan:

Feature	Free	Pro ($12.99/mo)	Club ($79/mo)
View & execute game plans	✅	✅	✅
Pitch counting & rest day alerts	✅	✅	✅
Per-game pitch charting & heatmaps	✅	✅	✅
Basic in-game scoring	✅	✅	✅
Real-time lineup adjustments	✅	✅	✅
Availability & RSVP	✅	✅	✅
Pitch-by-pitch scoring with pitch location	✗	✅	✅
AI Batting Order	✗	✅	✅
AI Fielding Positions	✗	✅	✅
Bullpen sessions	✗	✅	✅
In-Game Intel & insights	✗	✗	✅

Tournament planning, player evaluations, and tryout scoring are web app features; the plans and results they produce sync to your phone. Compare all plans →

Download Rizzler

The iOS app is available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store.

Download Rizzler for iOS →

The web app works on any device with a browser, including Android phones, Chromebooks, and Windows laptops. Learn more about the web app →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the iOS app free?

Yes. Download the app and sign up for the Free plan. Game planning, pitch counting, basic scoring, availability tracking, and roster management are all included. The Pro plan adds AI features and pitch-location scoring for $12.99/mo. What's in each plan →

Does Rizzler work on Android?

Rizzler's web app works great on Android browsers. A native Android app is not yet available, but the web app is fully functional on any Android device. More →

Can I plan games on the iOS app or do I need the web app?

You can plan games on either. The web app's larger screen is better for building complex game plans, especially with big rosters or tournament weekends. The iOS app is optimized for game-day execution. Most coaches plan on the web app and execute on iOS.

Do my assistant coaches need to download the app?

They don't need to, but it helps. When your assistants have the iOS app, they can see the game plan, help count pitches, and score at-bats from their own phones. The Free plan supports 2 coaches per team.

Does the iOS app work without internet?

Yes. Your game plan loads before the game and works offline. Pitch counting, scoring, and lineup adjustments all work without connectivity. Data syncs automatically when you reconnect.

Plan on the web, coach from your pocket. The Free plan covers a full team, and the upgrade is there when you outgrow it.

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