# Ace Referee

> Digital scorekeeping and tournament companion for racquet and court sports referees. (iPhone/iPad app by SoftCP Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-referee/id427115949 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SoftCP Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427115952)
- Category: Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2011-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-referee/id427115949/reviews.md

## What is Ace Referee?

Ace Referee is a companion app for handball, racquetball, squash and now RoundNet/SpikeBall referees. It can be used in stand-alone mode or in conjunction with the Bracket Ace tournament software. Ace Referee eliminates the referee's need for pencil and paper. It keeps track of score, server and timeouts on your iPhone, iPad or the Apple Watch.

The Apple Watch version allows you to score a game locally or take over a match from the iPhone. All referee features available in the iOS version including the live scoring feature.

Ace Referee's live score feature allows spectators to view real-time score updates for any match where the referee is using the app. Via the view scores screen users can simultaneously monitor match scores on both the iPhone and iPad. When Ace Referee is used in conjunction with the Bracket Ace tournament app, all ongoing tournament match scores can be displayed simultaneously, users can jump to the event in the Bracket Ace app, and live video or other media can be displayed when made available by the tournament hosts.

Ace Referee can be launched by other apps such as Bracket Ace so that the match data is populated automatically for the referee. 

Ace Referee can also scan a barcode on a Bracket Ace scorecard. All match data will be populated and the match result will be reported to Bracket Ace.

## Key features

- Score tracking
- Server management
- Timeout tracking
- Live score updates for spectators
- Integration with tournament software
- Barcode scanning for match data

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-referee/id427115949/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Pretty cool

*2013-01-25*

That is great. Now we just need to get a tether cord so I don't drop my iPad into the court like I occasionally do the paper score card.

## Frequently asked questions about Ace Referee

### What sports does Ace Referee support?

Ace Referee is designed for handball, racquetball, squash, and RoundNet/SpikeBall referees. It helps manage scores, servers, and timeouts for these specific sports.

### Can Ace Referee be used without internet?

The app can be used in stand-alone mode for local scorekeeping on your device. Integration features with tournament software may require an internet connection.

### Does Ace Referee have ads?

No, Ace Referee is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted scoring experience during matches.

### What devices is Ace Referee compatible with?

Ace Referee is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, offering flexibility for referees to manage games across different devices.

### How does Ace Referee integrate with tournament software?

It can be used with Bracket Ace tournament software, allowing for automatic match data population and real-time score display for ongoing tournaments.

### Can spectators view scores with Ace Referee?

Yes, Ace Referee features a live score feature that allows spectators to view real-time score updates for any match being officiated by the app.

### How often is Ace Referee updated?

The latest version is 1.35, released on October 14, 2025. Updates typically occur to add features or improve performance.

### What is the user rating for Ace Referee?

Ace Referee has a strong user rating of 4.5 stars based on 2 ratings, indicating positive user satisfaction.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.36 — 2026-08-17

Adding a Match Over button to the main play screen along with a match timer that stops with each play stoppage and restarts once the match resumes.

### 1.35 — 2025-10-14

Scoring fix for point-per-rally events.

### 1.34 — 2025-09-08

Improves match status communication between Apple Watch® and iPhone®. Other minor fixes.

### 1.33 — 2025-08-21

Fixes an Issue where the UI was not Updating Timeouts after a Game End.

### 1.32 — 2025-04-28

Restores color to areas of the application that was lost for matches not associated with a tournament.

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## More apps by SoftCP Inc.

- [Umpire Live](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/umpire-live/id430252415)
- [Bracket Ace](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-ace/id987519795)
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