# Hoop Ref: Basketball Officials — Track possession & time-outs

> Basketball referee assistant for possession, time-outs, and fitness tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Toolsay.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-ref-basketball-officials/id6760874244 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Toolsay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863026807)
- Category: Sports, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-ref-basketball-officials/id6760874244/reviews.md

## What is Hoop Ref?

Hoop Ref provides reliable officiating assistance for youth basketball games with unreliable scorer’s tables.

Key features:
• Alternating possession
• Time-outs
• Fitness tracking

Fast and easy to use:
• Intuitive for basketball referees
• No setup on phone or watch required
• Just tap the teams’ colors and start officiating

Tracks alternating possession:
• Tap a button or use double tap to alternate possession
• Haptics (wrist taps) confirm each change

Tracks time-outs:
• Times 30- and 60-second time-outs
• Provides haptic feedback for first and second horn
• Notes inbound possession following time-out
• Counts time-outs used

Fitness & assists:
• Workout tracking (calories, distance, steps, heart rate)
• Reminders to turn on Do Not Disturb or a Focus
• Haptic feedback for accurate 3-, 5-, and 10-second counts

Apple Health integration (with Hoop Ref Pro in-app purchase):
• Automatically saves workouts to Apple Health after each game

End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Alternating possession tracking
- Time-out management
- Haptic feedback
- Fitness tracking
- Apple Health integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hoop Ref Pro | $10.00 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Hoop Ref

### What is Hoop Ref used for?

Hoop Ref is designed to help referees in youth basketball games by tracking alternating possession and managing time-outs. It also includes fitness tracking features.

### How does Hoop Ref track possession?

You can track alternating possession in Hoop Ref by tapping a button or using a double-tap gesture. The app provides haptic feedback to confirm each change.

### Can Hoop Ref manage time-outs?

Yes, Hoop Ref can time 30- and 60-second time-outs, providing haptic feedback for the first and second horns. It also notes inbound possession and counts the number of time-outs used.

### Does Hoop Ref offer fitness tracking?

Hoop Ref includes workout tracking for calories, distance, steps, and heart rate. It also provides haptic feedback for 3-, 5-, and 10-second counts.

### What is Hoop Ref Pro?

Hoop Ref Pro is an in-app purchase that enables integration with Apple Health. This allows workouts to be automatically saved to Apple Health after each game.

### What devices does Hoop Ref support?

Hoop Ref is available on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPod. It is designed for intuitive use without requiring extensive setup on your phone or watch.

### Is Hoop Ref free to use?

Hoop Ref is free to download and use for its core features. An in-app purchase, Hoop Ref Pro, is available for advanced features like Apple Health integration.

### Does Hoop Ref have ads?

Based on the provided information, Hoop Ref does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-03-30

No release notes.

## More apps by Toolsay

- [Hoop Ref](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-ref/id6756810584)

All apps by Toolsay: https://appshunter.io/developer/1863026807

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