# HockeyUmpire — Field Hockey Umpire Timer > Field Hockey Umpire Timer (iPhone/iPad app by Ludo Raedts.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hockeyumpire/id6757752302 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ludo Raedts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868675740) - Category: Sports, Health & Fitness - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.6 · 20 MB - Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish - Released: 2026-02-12 - Data updated: 2026-06-27 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hockeyumpire/id6757752302/reviews.md ## What is HockeyUmpire? Built by an active umpire, for umpires at every level — from youth to competitive. HockeyUmpire keeps match time, score, cards and penalty corners in one focused flow, so you stay present on the pitch instead of managing screens. Use Apple Watch or iPhone for hands-free control during play, iPhone for setup and full review after the match. Key features Match timer built for hockey Track match time per period with clear visual feedback and dependable recovery after pauses or interruptions — even when your Watch or iPhone is locked. Instant goal registration Register goals for both teams with a clean, readable live scoreboard. Long-press to correct if needed. Card management Issue green, yellow and red cards with automatic countdown — no separate timer needed. Get a warning before a card expires. Penalty corner timer Start the corner timer in one tap. Haptic signal when time is up, assigned to home or guest for accurate post-match stats. Apple Watch control Run the full match from your wrist. iPhone stays in your bag. Rain Mode reduces accidental touches in wet conditions. Match history Full timeline after every match — goals, cards, corners — shareable as a graphic in one tap. Built for real match pressure Large controls, a calm interface, no unnecessary distractions. Designed to stay reliable when the match gets messy. Pro upgrade (one-time purchase) Log goal type (field goal, penalty corner, penalty stroke) and player numbers Track card recipients and reasons for post-match review Assign penalty corners to home or guest for accurate stats Personal Umpire Stats — spot patterns across all your matches GPS route and movement heatmap for outdoor matches Core match control is free. Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Full Umpire Toolkit | $2.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.54 — 2026-04-24 New: Rain Mode for Apple Watch + penalty corner stats New Assign penalty corners per team (Pro) Improved Apple Watch handoff reliability with battery checks New Rain Mode on Apple Watch to prevent accidental input Quick Actions from the iPhone app icon Improvements Redesigned Settings screen for better clarity Visual improvements to match history Improved Personal Umpire Stats readability Penalty corner efficiency added to stats More flexible period selection ### 1.52 — 2026-03-25 New Ability to edit team names after a match via the match history screen Added App Store review prompt (shown once) to support app growth Added new news sources: Official FIH site and hockey.de Improvements Added imperial measurements to the GPS analysis screen Small visual improvement to GPS graphics Improved news interface for a better reading experience Subtle UI polish on the match history screen Changes Updated the way news is fetched from Hockey.nl Fixes General bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.51 — 2026-03-21 New Analyze your positioning and physical performance using GPS tracking and heart rate data. Gain insight into your movement, intensity, and presence on the field. Access direct links to official match registration systems, when available, straight from the match history screen. Added support for the Uruguay Hockey Federation. Improvements Clearer 0:00 state on Apple Watch for better end-of-period awareness. Refined match control interface on iPhone for smoother in-game operation. Improved GPS route tracking for higher accuracy and stability. Fixes Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 1.5.0 — 2026-03-16 New News section A configurable news section now brings relevant hockey and umpire news into the app. In Settings you can enable or disable it and choose general hockey news, umpire news, or both. Standalone shoot-out manager The shoot-out manager now works without an active match. Use it for practice sessions or when running the match in another app while still managing the shoot-out here. Personal match notes You can now add optional personal notes to matches in your history to keep your own observations and reminders. Improvements Improved Personal Umpire Stats sharing The share graphic for Personal Umpire Stats has been redesigned to look clearer and more professional. First-time guidance New explainers on the Home screen and during the first match handoff to Apple Watch help you understand how iPhone and Watch work together. Better Watch feedback for player numbers Apple Watch now provides clearer visual feedback when entering player numbers for cards and goals. Watch reminder when playtime ends Apple Watch now gently reminds you when playtime has ended but the break has not yet started. Fixes Actions after 0:00 You can now still start a penalty corner timer, add a goal or issue a card after the clock reaches 0:00, allowing last-second decisions to be recorded correctly. ### 1.4.0 — 2026-03-12 - Now live in multiple app languages: Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Hindi, and Japanese. - Improved Apple Watch stability and energy efficiency. - Added an optional second timer for total match time. - Critical Watch actions now require a long press to prevent accidental changes (score adjustments and penalty corner cancel). - Improved stats and match sharing, including better share graphics and filtering for corrected goals. - On iPhones with Apple Intelligence, AI can now write a match report via History > match > share. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-27.*